In this episode of Net Society, Pri returns to the mic, and just as we get one co-host back, Aaron decides to ghost us for a hackathon. Pri shares her bold predictions for 2025, catching up on what she missed last week and sparking a lively discussion on how shifts in venture capital, regulatory clarity, and experimental funding could reshape tech and crypto markets. The team also unpacks Derek’s newly released essay, "AI, Crypto, and America," diving into how transformative technologies might redefine the American dream. Finally, they explore the buzz around Rodeo, the crypto art platform shaking up how collectors and artists connect, and the debates it's igniting in the digital art world. As always, it’s a spirited conversation blending insights, technology, and plenty of fun.

Mentioned in the episode

Bittensor https://bittensor.com/

AI, Crypto, and America (Derek) https://medium.com/collab-currency/ai-crypto-and-america-f0c859a4ad86

AI Predictions 1, 3, and 6 year https://simonwillison.net/2025/Jan/10/ai-predictions/

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(00:00) - Catching Up Pri’s Predictions for 2025
(13:32) - Introduction
(14:19) - Unpacking Derek’s Latest Writing: "AI, Crypto, and America"
(24:54) - Taste in a Machine-Driven World
(33:25) - Let’s Talk About Rodeo

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