We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network BTC257: Bitcoin Mastermind Q1 2026 w/ Jeff Ross, Joe Carlasare, and American HODL (Bitcoin Podcast)
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Jan 14, 2026 
In this discussion, Jeff Ross, a Bitcoin investor known for his macro analyses, Joe Carlasare, a legal expert on crypto regulations, and American HODL, a Bitcoin commentator, delve into the geopolitical ramifications of events like the Venezuela raid and U.S. defense strategies regarding Taiwan. They explore AI's transformative effects on economies and job structures, debate the Clarity Act's role in regulating stablecoins, and share insights on Bitcoin's future price movements, all while adding a unique twist with AI-generated music.
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Human Roles Shift Toward Certification
- Humans will retain roles certifying AI output to preserve social status and prevent idleness-driven unrest.
- American HODL predicts 'bullshit jobs' or status jobs will persist to occupy people.
AI Adoption Is Rapid And Uneven
- AI adoption rose globally in 2025, with notable regional differences and rapid uptick in some countries.
- The UAE had ~64% working-age AI adoption, showing uneven but accelerating diffusion.
Fiat Masks The Real Price Decline
- Pricing goods in fiat masks technological deflation; measuring in gold or Bitcoin reveals true cost trends.
- Dr. Jeff Ross and Preston argue fiat printing hides falling real prices from consumers.
