The Michael Knowles Show Friendly Fire: Rising Prices, Rising AI, and Rise of the Merlin World Premiere Trailer
Nov 20, 2025
The hosts tackle the hot-button issue of AI, debating its potential to bring both innovation and chaos. Concerns about job displacement and cultural decline take center stage, with discussions on the risks of regulation and the future of work. The conversation shifts to rising costs of living and whether the government can effectively address affordability. The show also unveils an exciting world premiere trailer for The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of Merlin, adding a touch of intrigue to an already dynamic discussion.
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AI Will Reshape Jobs, Not Erase Work
- AI will cause significant job dislocation but likely not eliminate all work across society.
- Ben Shapiro and Andrew Klavan argue job markets adapt, while Matt Walsh warns millions will be unneeded.
Top Performers Gain From AI Augmentation
- High-skill professionals may benefit as AI augments top performers and raises overall quality.
- Ben Shapiro says best practitioners will use AI to get better and pull others up.
AI Exacerbates Moral And Cultural Risks
- AI threatens cultural and moral harms beyond economics, amplifying pornography and idolization of simulated voices.
- Andrew Klavan and Michael Knowles warn AI will exacerbate vice and create idolatrous substitutes for human life.
