Debunking the Tech Hype Cycle with Dan Olson

Factually! with Adam Conover

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Comedy

4.4 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 7 June 2023

⏱️ 82 minutes

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Summary

From the Metaverse to AI, tech giants continue lure us with false promises of "the next big thing." This week, Adam is joined by Dan Olson, a perceptive YouTube personality known for deconstructing narratives and the modern tech landscape. Together, they unravel the reasons behind this technological hype cycle and discuss potential pathways to break free from its grip. Find Dan's channel at Folding Ideas.

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0:00.0	This is a HeadGum podcast.
0:04.0	I don't know the truth.
0:08.0	I don't know the way.
0:10.0	I don't know what to think.
0:13.0	I don't know what to say.
0:16.0	Yeah, that's okay.
0:19.0	That's okay.
0:22.0	I don't know anything.
0:25.0	Hello and welcome to Factually.
0:27.0	I'm Adam Connover.
0:28.0	Thank you so much for joining me once again.
0:30.0	As I talk to an incredible expert about all the amazing things that they know that I don't know.
0:35.0	And that you might not know.
0:36.0	Both of our minds are going to get blown together today.
0:38.0	We're going to have a lot of fun doing it.
0:40.0	Now, if you hadn't noticed, we're in the middle of a full-blown Stage 3 Code Red hype cycle.
0:47.0	It's subject artificial intelligence.
0:50.0	To see how deep the hype hole goes, just type the phrase AI will transform into your search bar.
0:56.0	And you'll see articles about how AI will transform lives and labor markets.
1:00.0	How AI is set to transform the construction industry.
1:03.0	How AI and machine learning will transform your legal department.
1:06.0	Even an article that dares to ask, can AI transform the skincare buying experience?
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