About this episode

Douglas Rushkoff explores the implications of a recent AI book scandal and the importance of trusting our instincts in a world filled with synthetic fabrications.

Following a recent New York Times expose on a high-profile AI book scandal, Rushkoff takes us behind the scenes of the modern grift factory. More than just a cautionary tale about generative AI, this week's monologue is an exploration of ego, FOMO, and intuition. Why did Rushkoff ignore his own spidey sense that something was off? As the world fills with synthetic fabrications, trusting our bodies, our bellies, and our internal warning signs is our most critical survival skill. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Douglas Rushkoff

Topics covered

• AI
• grift
• intuition
• ego
• FOMO
• survival skills

Keywords

• AI
• scandal
• intuition
• FOMO
• survival
• trust
• generative AI

Sponsors

BetterHelp

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York Times

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