The Jacob Shapiro Podcast “ChatGPT is so mid”, or, Why AI Won’t Change the World
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Nov 10, 2025 Jerry Neuman, an investor and former engineer, dives into the complexities of technological revolutions. He challenges the notion that AI will be a profound change, likening it to containerization, which improves efficiency but keeps systems intact. They discuss how job roles will evolve rather than vanish, the geopolitical aspects of innovation, and the critical need for nurturing creativity. Neuman also weighs in on the skepticism surrounding cryptocurrencies and suggests that the next big leap could be in nanotechnology, rather than digital advancements.
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Technology Changes Jobs, It Doesn't End Work
- Technology hasn't eliminated jobs historically; it changed which jobs matter and created new ones.
- Arnold shifts like containerization moved work, but people found different livelihoods rather than mass unemployment.
Adopt Tools To Amplify Professional Value
- If you're entering a knowledge profession, become the person who can use AI tools to amplify your productivity.
- Choose to adopt tools early so you become the more efficient 'farmer who bought the tractor.'
AI May Be Deflationary For Consumers
- Widespread AI could lower consumer costs by making services more efficient.
- That may expand access, but macro effects like deflation remain uncertain.
