Tom Bilyeu is joined by Andy Weir, celebrated science fiction author best known for his bestsellers “The Martian” and “Project Hail Mary.” Andy brings his trademark grounded, analytical perspective as he and Tom grapple with one of the most pressing and fascinating subjects of our time: the future of artificial intelligence.

In Part 1, Andy breaks down the near- and mid-term landscape of AI’s impact—from industry disruptions and the transformation of art to the coming upheaval in entertainment and personal storytelling. The conversation dives into economic inevitabilities, how AI art upends creative professions, and the paradigm shift awaiting writers, artists, and audiences alike. Andy also unpacks the deeper consequences: Are we heading toward a world without shared cultural narratives? What do ultra-personalized stories mean for society, politics, and how we connect?

SHOWNOTES

00:00 Introduction: Andy Weir on grounded sci-fi and AI’s future
04:34 How AI will revolutionize storytelling and end “event entertainment”
06:06 Personalized narrative: When every film is custom-made for you
12:07 What shared values mean in a fractured, AI-personalized world
13:50 Roots of national cohesion before mass media, and the role of religion
15:53 Core documents, slow narrative, and the dangers of centralized change
17:35 Social change, the “woke era,” and decentralized storytelling
18:57 Summing up: Will control of narrative actually break down meaningfully?
21:15 How personal entertainment will always sidestep challenges to belief
22:08 Setting up what’s next: The technological future, material science, and medicine

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