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DOJ vs. Fed Chair, Apple Repositions Vision Pro, Ben Thompson Joins | Tyler Cowen, Harley Finkelstein, Andrew Feldman, Nathan Nwachuku, Anastasios Angelopoulos

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Jan 12, 2026
Ben Thompson, the founder of Stratechery, critiques Apple's Vision Pro, arguing that its sports content overproduction detracts from user immersion. Economist Tyler Cowen discusses AI's impact on blue-collar jobs, suggesting new opportunities will arise despite task replacements. Andrew Feldman shares insights on Cerebras' innovative AI hardware, while Nathan Nwachuku details his work on autonomous security systems in Africa. Lastly, Harley Finkelstein from Shopify explores the future of commerce with new agentic storefront strategies.
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INSIGHT

Immersion Undermined By Broadcast Production

  • Apple Vision Pro's immersive value is real but broken by overproduced, TV-style editing that jerks users around.
  • Ben Thompson and hosts argue a simple courtside camera feed would preserve presence and dramatically improve user experience.
ADVICE

Offer A Raw Courtside Viewing Option

  • If you're producing Vision Pro sports, offer a single uncut courtside feed option alongside edited broadcasts.
  • Let users choose raw presence to avoid teleporting cuts and preserve immersion.
INSIGHT

Rights, Risk, And The Slow Transition To VR

  • Leagues intentionally separate immersive presence rights from broadcast rights to protect stadium ticket value.
  • That contractual caution explains Apple's edited approach despite user preference for raw feeds.
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