#580: Did DeepSeek Pop The Bubble? with Dave Collum

Feb 5, 2025

In this thought-provoking discussion, Dave Collum, a renowned chemist and commentator, shares his insights on DeepSeek, a revolutionary algorithm with potential implications for tech industries. He delves into the Club of Rome's influence, the political theatrics surrounding recent elections, and critiques of public health decisions. Collum discusses societal shifts, skepticism surrounding vaccines, and examines financial dynamics in the tech sector amid notions of a looming economic bubble. The conversation is lively, provocative, and rich with controversial perspectives.

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ANECDOTE

DeepSeek Prediction

Dave Collum correctly predicted NVIDIA was a fraud.
He learned about a superior Chinese chip/algorithm called DeepSeek/Deep Six in November.

INSIGHT

DeepSeek's Disruption

DeepSeek's algorithm makes chips irrelevant, challenging Western AI.
It allegedly cost only $5.6 million to train, shocking the industry.

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Club of Rome Zoom Call

Dave Collum will be on a Zoom call with the former president of the Club of Rome.
He discusses the group's link to pedophilia and missing children.

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