What happens when AI becomes so intelligent that humans can't control it anymore? In this mind-bending episode, we explore the "pet hypothesis"—could humans become beloved companions to superintelligent AI, just like our dogs are to us? From extinction risks to unexpected hope, this is the conversation every parent needs to hear about our children's future in the age of superintelligence.
260 years. Four technological revolutions. Each nearly destroyed civilization. Each created new jobs—until now.
Industrial Revolution (1760-1860): Steam displaced handloom weavers. Recovery: 90 brutal years. New jobs: factories, railways, clerks.
Electrical Revolution (1880-1940): Assembly lines displaced farmworkers. Great Depression hit 25% unemployment. Recovery: Required FDR's New Deal government intervention. New jobs: skilled trades, technicians.
Internet Revolution (1990-2010): Digital platforms killed retail, media, travel agents. Recovery: 20 years. New jobs: web developers, digital marketers, UX designers.
24 hours ago, three scientists won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for experiments they did in a Berkeley lab in 1984. Most people think it's just another physics award. But here's what the headlines missed: their discovery of quantum tunneling in electrical circuits is the ONLY reason Google's quantum computer can now solve in 5 minutes what would take our best supercomputer 10 septillion years. And that breakthrough is about to revolutionize artificial intelligence.
In this episode, we connect the dots from a 40-year-old experiment to Google's December 2024 Willow chip, from struggling grad students to a $45 billion industry by 2035, and from abstract quantum mechanics to AI systems that could solve climate change, transform drug discovery, and train neural networks while using a fraction of the energy. We break down the science, follow the money, and show you exactly why this Nobel Prize matters for your kids' future—and why the convergence of quantum computing and AI is the most important technological shift you need to understand right now.
Microsoft analyzed 200,000 workers using AI for 9 months. They created a death list. Your job is probably on it.
Translators, historians, writers, sales reps—the top 10 jobs AI will eliminate first all require college degrees. The bottom 10—the safest? Dredge operators, floor sanders, nursing assistants. The educated professional class is being automated. Manual laborers are inheriting the earth.
While you're saving $150,000 for your child's education, the job market is vaporizing beneath their feet. AI isn't just changing careers—it's making the traditional college-to-career pipeline completely irrelevant. And most parents have no idea it's already happened.
Over 200 school districts are suing social media companies. Not for privacy violations. For something far worse.
While you were scrolling, your child's school joined a multi-billion dollar lawsuit against Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. The charge? Using AI algorithms specifically engineered to addict children—and forcing schools to spend billions dealing with the mental health wreckage.
Are you oversharing your child's life online? The sharenting debate has parents questioning every photo and milestone video they post.
Critics warn we're creating permanent digital footprints for children who can't consent, documenting everything from potty training fails to emotional meltdowns.
Family vloggers are facing massive backlash—some even facing prison time. France just passed laws allowing kids to sue parents with €45,000 fines.
Experts call this the "smoking of our generation." But there's an AI angle nobody's discussing: every image you share trains facial recognition systems. Will your kids thank you, or take you to court?