Friendly Fire Friendly Fire: Rising Prices, Rising AI, and Rise of the Merlin World Premiere Trailer
Nov 20, 2025
The discussion kicks off with a heated debate on whether AI is a savior or a threat, with insights on job displacement and the potential for creativity decline. The panel raises concerns about the cultural and spiritual risks of AI while contemplating government regulation. Shifting gears, they tackle the rising cost of living, advocating for mobility and discussing policy prescriptions to enhance affordability. The episode ends on a high note with the premiere trailer of The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin, adding an exciting flourish to the serious topics.
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AI Job Displacement Risk
- AI will cause massive job displacement over the next 5–10 years, likely affecting millions of workers.
- Matt Walsh warns this could be a civilizational-level catastrophe if policymakers do nothing.
Job Shift Toward Human Services
- AI will displace some white-collar roles but likely shift employment toward hands-on, human-centered work.
- Ben Shapiro believes top practitioners will benefit while average output may become mediocre.
Technological Change Is Gradual
- Technological adoption rarely replaces all jobs immediately; transitions create new roles and slow diffusion.
- Ben Shapiro compares AI rollout to past industrial shifts and expects gradual market adjustments.