<p>Some more thoughts check out the substack - </p><p>https://ryanoilrig.substack.com/p/the-pendulum-is-swinging-on-ai</p><ul><li><p><strong>The Quiet Front:</strong> We discuss the recent lack of major, &quot;sock-blowing-off&quot; AI updates and debate whether this lull is due to the holiday season or a sign that the pace of innovation is slowing down.</p></li><li><p><strong>AI-Proof Careers:</strong> We tackle a listener question about finding career paths safe from AI takeover, discussing the value of physical trades, the &quot;small physical component&quot; theory (like dentistry), and why predicting the future remains impossible.</p></li><li><p><strong>The &quot;Dark Leisure&quot; Debate:</strong> We explore Fabian Stelzer&#39;s intriguing theory that people hide their AI use not out of shame, but because the traditional labor compensation model offers no economic incentive to share productivity gains.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Dark Side of AI Pranks:</strong> We review a disturbing real-world example: the Florida woman who used a homeless man’s AI-generated viral image to file a fake assault report, underscoring the serious ethical consequences of synthetic media.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Human Renaissance:</strong> We conclude with a final thought from Laura Matsue, appreciating how the increasing &quot;synthetic&quot; nature of the internet is driving people back to &quot;old ways&quot;—physical books, in-person meet-ups, and a greater appreciation for human connection and presence.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Find the Contributors:</strong></p><p>@Ryanmariebach78 (Ry)@fabianstelzer (Fabian)@lauramatsue (Laura Matsue)</p><p><br></p>