Richard White

In this discussion, Richard White, a historian and author of 'Railroaded', delves into the transformative effects of the transcontinental railroads on 19th-century America. He reveals how these railroads revolutionized finance and created a new corporate landscape, while also exposing the corruption behind their funding. White highlights the economic panics spurred by mismanaged railroads and draws parallels with today's AI boom, cautioning about the risks of overpromising technology amidst corporate power struggles.