The Best One Yet 🔮 “The Predictions Pod” — SpaceX’s Olympics, Starbucks’ Library, OpenAI’s company town.
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Jan 5, 2026 Imagine SpaceX hosting the Olympics in space, bringing nations together for cosmic competitions! What if Starbucks transformed into latte libraries to entice young patrons with the love of books? Dive into the concept of an AI-driven company town, designed to harness energy and showcase technology's benefits. The hosts sprinkle in bonus wishes like airport gyms and a buy-local Amazon option, making business predictions as fun and wild as dreams. Tune in for creative ideas that blend innovation with community spirit!
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AI Needs Its Own Infrastructure
- AI's growth strains national infrastructure because training and serving models require massive electricity.
- OpenAI building integrated data centers, housing, and nuclear power could solve energy and social legitimacy issues.
Build Community To Win Public Support
- Do bundle housing, data centers, and clean power to create tangible local benefits from AI investment.
- Offer subsidized smart homes and jobs to win voter support and alleviate housing shortages.
Books Could Restore Starbucks' Third Place
- Starbucks is losing third-place relevance as delivery and grab-and-go dominate.
- Reimagining select stores as book-forward 'latte libraries' could restore the sit-and-stay appeal.