TRIGGERnometry Eric Weinstein - All Hell Is About to Break Loose
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Jun 28, 2023 
Eric Weinstein, an accomplished physicist and podcaster, dives into the dramatic effects of AI on jobs and the need for new economic models. He shares insights on stagnation in scientific progress while addressing the complexities of innovation. The conversation touches on the emotional authenticity in music, the transformation of roles in changing economies, and the interplay of institutional trust. Weinstein advocates for a fresh understanding of economic frameworks to unlock human potential, emphasizing creativity and inclusivity across society.
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Stagnation of Scientific Progress
- Scientific progress has stagnated for 50 years, except in digital fields.
- Society's sense of rapid advancement is mostly due to digital innovation, while other areas have lagged.
Lost Dreams of Space
- Humanity's dreams of space exploration have been replaced by more mundane pursuits.
- The stagnation of physics, our understanding of the universe, is the biggest loss.
AI and the End of Capitalism
- AI is fundamentally changing the nature of work, potentially breaking the capitalist model.
- The current economic system, based on labor and capital, struggles to categorize and accommodate AI.