The Standup Scam Altman's Crypto Currency
Jan 22, 2026
Explore the bizarre world of Sam Altman's Worldcoin, where eyeball-scanning orbs promise a 'proof of human' identity! The crew dives into the ethical quagmire of biometrics and privacy risks, raising eyebrows over the AI-funded Universal Basic Income pitch. Amid conspiracy theories, they laugh at the chaotic rollout and the unsettling corporate maneuvers behind the scenes. With witty cultural references and timely critiques, this lively discussion uncovers the ominous implications of merging tech and humanity.
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Convergence Of Biometric Crypto And AI
- WorldCoin ties biometrics, crypto, AI and UBI into a single pitch that feels ominously centralized.
- The hosts see the combination as representative of trends, not a clear solution to inequality.
The Orb And World ID Demo
- ThePrimeagen describes the 'orb' that scans irises to create a World ID and distributes free WorldCoin.
- He frames the orb and World ID rollout as creepy and reminiscent of sci-fi imagery.
Incentivized Onboarding Equals Viral Growth
- WorldCoin rewards people for getting scanned and for recruiting others, creating strong incentives to onboard users.
- The hosts compare that incentive structure to an affiliate/pyramid-like distribution tied to free token drops.
