Quack, Quack: If It Sounds Like a Duck, It’s a Bubble
Shimmy Says
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22-Aug-2025
Shimmy discusses the significant role of AI in today's conversations and the concerns surrounding job security. He reflects on historical economic bubbles, including the 1980s real estate and dot-com bubbles, highlighting the need for infrastructure to support AI. Despite substantial investments, many AI projects struggle to yield financial returns, raising questions about the sustainability of the current AI landscape. Shimmy encourages a practical approach to AI amidst the hype.
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