AI Hype vs. Reality, Plastic Surgery as Self-Investment, and the Future of Local Journalism

The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Vox Media Podcast Network

Careers, Entrepreneurship, Business

4.6 • 4.1K Ratings

🗓️ 26 September 2025

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Scott answers listener questions on whether today’s AI boom mirrors the dot-com bubble, if plastic surgery can be considered an investment in yourself, and how to navigate (and survive) the collapse of local news. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected], or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:39.3	Welcome to Office Hours with Prop G.
1:41.3	This is the part of the show where we answer your questions about business, big tech entrepreneurship, and whatever else is on your mind. If you have like to submit a question for next time, you can send a voice recording to Office Hours at ProfitMedia.com. Again, that's Office Hours at PropgGee Media.com. Or post your question on the Scott Galloway subreddit, and we just might feature it in our next episode.
2:01.7	You're welcome. First question, I have not seen or read these questions.
2:07.4	Our first question comes from the user Interesting Ad 6601 on Reddit. They say,
2:13.1	My question is about AI. I'm a big believer in AI. I've directed my career to learning everything
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