More or Less #112 Swift Should Buy Chrome, Not Perplexity
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Aug 15, 2025 This week, playful speculation swirls around Taylor Swift potentially buying Chrome to amplify her music's online presence. The team dissects the AI hype cycle and the peculiarities of San Francisco's tech scene. Humor intertwines with insights on meme capitalism, the absurdities of on-demand protests, and the dubious valuations of tech companies like Perplexity. The discussion also tackles viral conspiracy AIs and light-hearted predictions about audience engagement in today’s digital landscape.
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SF Rebound Fueled By AI
- San Francisco's comeback is driven by AI activity concentrated in neighborhoods like Jackson Square and the North Mission.
- Venture and event energy has returned, signaling a September–November ramp in startups and conferences.
Jackson Square: Old Hub, New Buzz
- Sam describes Jackson Square as an early, persistent venture hub where strip clubs oddly still survive.
- He admits never having visited those strip clubs despite their continued presence near startups.
Meme Capitalism Is A Marketable Play
- Meme capitalism is a repeatable cultural tool that drives attention and can be productized as conferences or services.
- The group highlights brand-safe framing (e.g., "meme safety") as marketing to mainstream audiences.