Something You Should Know

AI: Blessing or Curse? & What Our Noisy World Does to You

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Jun 16, 2025
Gary Rivlin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter and author of 'AI Valley', dives into the double-edged sword of artificial intelligence, discussing its transformative potential and ominous societal implications. Meanwhile, Chris Berdik, journalist and author of 'Clamor', reveals the harmful health impacts of noise pollution, linking it to serious issues like heart disease. Together, they explore how both AI and noise affect our lives, urging listeners to rethink their relationship with technology and sound in our increasingly chaotic world.
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INSIGHT

Tea Lowers Depression Risk

  • Regular tea drinking predicts a 31% decrease in depression risk according to a study with over 22,000 people.
  • Consumption of tea acts as an independent protective factor against depression and boosts mental health.
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AI's Long-Term Impact

  • AI will not change the world overnight but will transform everything in 10-15 years, like the internet and mobile.
  • AI is both underhyped for long-term impact and overhyped by companies needing to justify investments.
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AI's Costly Business Model

  • AI technology is expensive to train and run, causing companies like OpenAI to currently lose money despite subscriptions.
  • Much AI usage is given free, complicating the path to profitability for companies investing billions.
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