Alfalfa Podcast AI Death Cult, Trading Meltdowns & Modern Man's Burnout | Ep. 263
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Oct 24, 2025 Explore the chilling idea of a potential government takeover of AI and the philosophical implications of human extinction. Dive into discussions about the ever-evolving tech landscape, the possibility of corporations gaining more power than nations, and the controversial theories of Nick Land. The hosts also bravely share personal tales of burnout and work addiction, reflecting on modern man’s struggles in a fast-paced world. Bonus: a candid analysis of how today's overstimulation may be fueling chronic health issues.
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Runner’s 10% Rule And Shoe Wisdom
- Stephen ran too far too fast and learned the 10% rule for increasing run distance to avoid injury.
- He now scales runs slowly and values proper running shoe selection from community recommendations.
AGI As A Geopolitical Trigger
- Leopold Ashenberger argues AGI will trigger a geopolitical scramble likened to building nukes and force centralization.
- He predicts governments may nationalize AI labs and create massive GPU "super clusters" for security and control.
How Nationalization Could Rewire GPU Economics
- Nationalizing AI could decouple profitability from spend and redirect vast public funds to compute infrastructure.
- That shift would reshape winners in the supply chain, potentially inflating GPU suppliers irrespective of free-market returns.
