Good Noticings Noticing Lukas Gage’s Memoir, the AI Bubble, and Wendy Williams
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Oct 15, 2025 Lukas Gage, a talented actor and the author of *I Wrote This for Attention*, takes us through his captivating journey in Hollywood. He discusses his struggles with childhood trauma, the pitfalls of fame, and managing borderline personality disorder. Gage shares insights on writing his memoir, the challenges of authenticity, and the complexities of family relationships. The conversation also dives into the fleeting nature of attention, the controversial AI bubble, and updates on Wendy Williams’ health, making for an engaging and heartfelt discussion.
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AI Spending May Outpace Real Returns
- The AI boom may be a financial and environmental bubble because data centers require massive, recurring investments that outpace clear revenue paths.
- Many experts warn spending on AI infrastructure risks building obsolete, costly assets rather than durable public value.
AI Gains Are Concentrated And Circular
- A large share of recent stock-market gains is driven by AI narratives tied to a few companies, creating circular investments and fragile valuations.
- That concentration increases bubble risk because investors fund companies that both sell to and buy from each other.
Novelty Isn't A Sustainable Product
- Product-market fit matters: Sora 2 flopped because it offered low-value, copyright-risky AI content that users won't sustain.
- Generative novelty alone doesn't create a lasting audience or business model.
