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The Art of Value host JJ (John Johnston) breaks down the hottest political, business, tech and culture news daily. JJ offers unfiltered pro-liberal democracy commentary and insights.
Because of their global impact, recent videos have been largely focused on Elon Musk and his business and political activities, including: Tesla, Tesla Stock (TSLA), SpaceX and Starlink, X, xAI and his Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) inside President Donald Trump's MAGA administration.
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Because of their global impact, recent videos have been largely focused on Elon Musk and his business and political activities, including: Tesla, Tesla Stock (TSLA), SpaceX and Starlink, X, xAI and his Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) inside President Donald Trump's MAGA administration.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 12min
Ex-Waymo CEO Destroys Tesla Robotaxi Hype
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how former Waymo CEO John Krafcik, who led Waymo from a Google research project to a commercial autonomous ride-hailing business, is very skeptical about Tesla so-called Robotaxi. He claims it’s not a real robotaxi service yet.Related episodes:Musk Tesla Sued for Fraud Over Robotaxi Claims https://youtu.be/kgpCDL_CjxIWaymo Expands Again: Leaves Tesla Robotaxis in The Dust https://youtu.be/lcUEw3DlwmkElon's Wild Claim: Tesla Robotaxis to Cover Half US by 2025! https://youtu.be/VOBrfim6SFARobotaxi Wars: Waymo Expands on Tesla's Turf! Uber Joins Lucid! https://youtu.be/Ak3tYSPWQwUDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Aug 15, 2025 • 14min
The Shocking Truth About ChatGPT Psychosis
The Art of Value host JJ reacts to part of a recent tech podcast episode from Jason Calacanis and colleagues Lon and Alex, who discuss the emerging phenomenon known as ChatGPT psychosis, GPT psychosis or AI psychosis. They also discuss what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said about it, and the warning signs to watch out for, for yourself and your loved ones. Related episodes:ChatGPT Brain Rot: A Growing Epidemic https://youtu.be/Oq3YE3YdA4kChatGPT: An Alarming New AI Religion bhttps://youtu.be/SmE1wX7JsA0Zuckerberg's REAL Goal of Meta’s AI ‘Superintelligence’ https://youtu.be/lYJ2dbrs6scReferenced video:GPT Psychosis is spreading, the NYT is Super-Doxxing Zuck | E2163 | This Week in Startups https://youtu.be/j5Jm0unsGWUDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Aug 14, 2025 • 16min
Here's Why Tesla Cybertruck Sales Are A Disaster
The Art of Value host JJ responds to some of a recent CNBC segment which details why they think Tesla Cybertrucks haven’t been selling well, with cybertruck sales numbers continuing to go down. There are numerous reasons, including brand damage from CEO Elon Musk’s very political lurch to the political far-right. Related episodes:Air Force to Use Tesla Cybertrucks for Target Practice https://youtu.be/-vAOQXEIVnYCan Ford Really Make a $30,000 EV Pickup? https://youtu.be/lMdY-IcqJiYTesla's Europe Sales Are STILL Collapsing! https://youtu.be/udtDt6bgTNoReferenced video:Why Tesla Cybertrucks Aren't Sellinghttps://www.youtube.com/watchTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/joinDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Aug 13, 2025 • 13min
Musk vs Altman: Worst People Feud for Chatbot Domination
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how OpenAI (which operates ChatGPT) CEO Sam Altman, and xAI (which operates Grok) CEO Elon Musk are feuding publicly online. They are accusing each other of unfair behaviour and business practices, and questioning each other’s trustworthiness. It’s both childish and entertaining. Related episodes:ChatGPT Brain Rot: A Growing Epidemic https://youtu.be/Oq3YE3YdA4kTesla Staff Leave in Droves as AI Supercomputer Canceled https://youtu.be/MDShG_ChiAgChatGPT: An Alarming New AI Religion bhttps://youtu.be/SmE1wX7JsA0Zuckerberg's REAL Goal of Meta’s AI ‘Superintelligence’ https://youtu.be/lYJ2dbrs6scDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Aug 12, 2025 • 12min
ChatGPT Brain Rot: A Growing Epidemic
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how there are many people who are already addicted to ChatGPT and other AI chatbots. They are using it for everything in their lives, including as a friend, companion, and therapist. It’s starting to have very serious consequences for some people. What will the future of AI chatbots hold?Related episodes:ChatGPT: An Alarming New AI Religion bhttps://youtu.be/SmE1wX7JsA0Zuckerberg's REAL Goal of Meta’s AI ‘Superintelligence’ https://youtu.be/lYJ2dbrs6scReferenced video:H/T ChatGPT Brain Rot Is Real (And Getting Worse) | Vanessa Wingårdh https://youtu.be/6aVRQDKJ9DgDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Aug 12, 2025 • 9min
Can Ford Really Make a $30,000 EV Pickup?
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that Ford is claiming its next generation midsize EV pickup will have a lower cost of ownership than a Tesla Model Y, more space than a Toyota RAV4, with have a starting price of $30,000!Recnt episodes:Tesla Staff Leave in Droves as AI Supercomputer Canceled https://youtu.be/MDShG_ChiAgAir Force to Use Tesla Cybertrucks for Target Practice https://youtu.be/-vAOQXEIVnYMusk Tesla Sued for Fraud Over Robotaxi Claims https://youtu.be/kgpCDL_CjxIDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Aug 11, 2025 • 10min
Tesla Staff Leave in Droves as AI Supercomputer Canceled
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how top staff are continuing to flee Tesla, and the company is now giving up on building an in-house Dojo supercomputer for full self-driving computer vision processing. 20 employees had already left to work at a new rival AI data center. Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Aug 9, 2025 • 15min
ChatGPT: The Alarming New AI Religion
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how a new kind of digital spirituality is spreading quickly online. Thousands of people are saying that ChatGPT has already become sentient and that the AI is a kind of God, or even that it has been delivered from a future alien civilization to communicate with humanity. Referenced videos:ChatGPT Religion: The Disturbing AI Cult | Vanessa Wingårdh https://youtu.be/qfK6H714mocChatGPT Is Becoming A Religion | Taylor Lorenz https://youtu.be/zKCynxiV_8IRelated episode:Zuckerberg's REAL Goal of Meta’s AI ‘Superintelligence’ https://youtu.be/lYJ2dbrs6scTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/joinDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Aug 8, 2025 • 11min
Air Force to Use Tesla Cybertrucks for Target Practice
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that the US military has found a good use for Tesla Cybertruck, as missile target practice! The US Air Force wants to buy some Cybertrucks for that purpose. Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Aug 7, 2025 • 9min
Ghost Town: Las Vegas Economy Grinds To A Halt!
The Art of Value host JJ breaks down the news that visitor numbers are significantly down for Las Vegas so far this year. We look at the numbers, and what some people are saying in the city about the downturn and the reasons for it. We also ask whether this might have implications for the wider US economy.Reference video:Las Vegas tourism slumps: Millions fewer visitors, local fanbase shrinks https://youtu.be/7bUt3Jpqr50Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.