The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway AI’s Power Problem, Have We Passed Peak Social Media? and How to Save Democracy
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Oct 31, 2025 Scott tackles the strain AI places on the U.S. power grid, questioning why tech companies aren't covering rising costs. He discusses the decline of social media engagement, especially among teens, and the shift from meaningful connections to disengaged browsing. The conversation also touches on how economic boycotts can challenge political power, highlighting the effectiveness of targeted actions against corporations, using Disney Plus as a powerful case study. It's a captivating look at the intersections of tech, society, and democracy.
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AI's Growing Strain On The Grid
- U.S. data center energy demand could double to 7–12% of national power by 2028, straining grids and raising consumer bills.
- Scott Galloway argues we need progressive taxation and infrastructure investment to fund grid upgrades and redistribution.
Collect Owed Taxes To Fund Infrastructure
- Enforce the existing tax code to collect the estimated $750 billion tax gap instead of raising rates.
- Use recovered revenue to fund grid upgrades and redistribute to support the middle class.
Make Corporations Fund Grid Upgrades
- Require data center developers to invest in local grid upgrades as part of state competition for projects.
- Implement an alternative minimum tax on corporations to fund necessary infrastructure without raising rates.