LinkedIn 'Shakes and Gen Z Breaks

About this episode

The episode explores the chaotic future of work and technology, focusing on AI's impact on Gen Z and the latest happenings in Silicon Valley.

Buckle up, HR tech nerds, because the boys are back to save you from your own snooze-fest industry. On this episode of HR’s Most Dangerous Podcast, Joel and Chad are diving headfirst into the chaotic vibes of 2026. They kick things off with a wild ride through the future—from the engineering feat of cleaning toilets on the Artemis moon missions to the "side hustle seduction" of the AI training gold rush. While platforms like Handshake and Mercor see revenues skyrocket, the big question remains: are experts actually mentoring AI, or just training their own replacements? The cynicism stays high as the duo tackles the latest drama from Silicon Valley elites, including Molotov cocktails at Sam Altman’s house and Mark Zuckerberg’s creepy AI twin. They dig into the "existential threat" AI poses to Gen Z, who are using the tech weekly but fear it’s gutting their wages and killing their creativity. On the industry front, they break down Humanly’s acquisition of Anthill, questioning if this is a masterstroke in the frontline workforce game or just a high-speed fire sale. Expect the usual blend of sharp analysis, 90s music nostalgia, and enough dad jokes to make you regret your career…

People in this episode

Hosts: Joel, Chad

Topics covered

• AI and its impact on jobs
• future of work
• mentorship in tech
• Silicon Valley drama
• Gen Z and technology
• HR technology trends

Keywords

• AI training
• Gen Z
• Silicon Valley
• HR technology
• future of work
• mentorship
• Oasis
• Humanly
• Anthill

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Handshake, Mercor, Humanly, Anthill

Books & works: Oasis, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Places: Silicon Valley

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