Warp Speed for Everything

Jacob sits down for a fantastic conversation with author and analyst Dror Poleg to explore how AI is reshaping work, value, and the economy. They unpack why AI is better understood as a medium than a tool, what the shift from tangible to intangible assets means for investors, and why the dynamics of show business now govern every industry - from oil to politics.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Introooo(01:27) - Twitter and the Text Commons(04:16) - AI Metaphors Tool or Medium(07:58) - How LLMs Actually Think(16:04) - Analog to Digital Generations(17:39) - Work Capital and Interchangeability(23:39) - OnlyFans Economy and Discovery(28:18) - Nonlinear Economy Tangible vs Intangible(35:45) - Is This Universal China Too(37:43) - China Fears Volatility(38:11) - COVID Strategy Contrast(40:39) - Censorship Arms Race(42:05) - AI Slips Control(43:09) - Energy Limits Return(44:52) - Automation And Work(47:22) - All Swans Black(52:36) - Politics Need New Story(57:50) - Cities For New Economy(01:03:18) - Warp Speed Government(01:05:00) - Israel Modern War Paradox(01:12:18) - Closing And Credits--Referenced in the Show:Dror Poleg's Site and piece referenced - https://www.drorpoleg.com/forty-in-quarantine/--Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Shapiro LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-l-s-a9337416Jacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapJacob Shapiro Substack: jashap.substack.com/subscribe --The Jacob Shapiro Show is produced and edited by Audiographies LLC. More information at audiographies.com--Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today’s volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.--