Andrew Odlyzko

Andrew Odlyzko, a mathematics professor at the University of Minnesota and a financial markets expert, shares his insights on the current AI investment surge. He draws alarming parallels to the 1990s dotcom bubble and the 1840s railway mania, warning of the cyclical nature of market euphoria. Odlyzko discusses how historical financial manias often lead to both substantial economic losses and societal advancements. He also addresses the unpredictable landscape of innovation and the systemic risks posed by big tech investments in today's economy.