The John Johnston Lounge

John Johnston (JJ) reacts to a controversial segment of the All-In Podcast featuring guest Tucker Carlson. Hosts Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, and David Sacks attempt to diagnose the rising anti-AI sentiment among the general public. As Silicon Valley insiders, the "Besties”, along with Carlson, discuss the cultural backlash against Artificial Intelligence, why the public feels threatened, and what the tech industry should do about it.JJ breaks down their arguments to answer the key question: Do these tech billionaires actually understand the fear surrounding AI, or are they completely out of touch with the reality facing everyday people in society?Related episodes:Sam Harris & Kara Swisher on Elon Musk: Techno-Authoritarianism and "Maniac" Behavior  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jEONT8ErTK2NFc5ObLmhJOpenAI CEO Sam Altman Triggers ‘CODE RED’ as Google’s Gemini Gains | Prof G Pod Reaction https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UjHc7btIkoiQJ77Ln5MT2Elon Musk’s WILDEST Tesla Optimus Robot Claims  https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QbgkOLIopzzgyHV89DnhLReferenced video:Tucker Carlson: Rise of Nick Fuentes, Paramount vs Netflix, Anti-AI Sentiment, Hottest Takes | All-In Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zSsqEyfjkRZlp5GCDmXkB

Is Silicon Valley becoming a threat to democracy? John Johnston (JJ) reacts to a recent conversation between Sam Harris and Kara Swisher, discussing the controversial political pivot of tech billionaires like Elon Musk. Also discussed in this episode:The concept of "Techno-Authoritarianism" and why it matters.Sam Harris's critique of the fa right-wing movement in Big Tech.What the alliance between tech oligarchs and politics means for the future of freedom.Related episodes:Sam Harris: Joe Rogan’s Podcast is a “Bug Light” for Maniac Guests https://open.spotify.com/episode/0y5EBw33i8DPf8fPQnMl8EElon Musk’s Friend EXPOSES His Lies & Betrayal  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ykqwuELZi7FwJtLVVf85EReferenced video:Sam Harris on Silicon Valley’s Slide into Techno-Authoritarianism | On With Kara Swisher  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IQCtjoPJWNrYn6U9T82Ol

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the Tesla news that the company has begun removing the in-car safety monitors from its robotaxis in Austin, during a new testing phase. Elon Musk recently said this would happen by the end of the year. Questions remain; are the robotaxis being partially or fully tele-operated, and will Tesla begin to share safety data publicly, to show that Tesla robotaxis are safe enough for public use? Related episodes:Elon Musk's Delusional Tesla Robotaxi Claims vs Waymo's Reality (20 mill Trips) https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CNNqzm1LBn76Ko289aDhPTesla Optimus Hilariously Collapses! Is Elon Faking Autonomy? https://open.spotify.com/episode/61FgiacC7B8uOirfrOkBTKTesla Europe Sales Crash Deepens & Bricked Batteries Nightmare https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hLXZlUklCzGGwf19rrcdwDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

Join John Johnston (JJ) for the Weekly Lounge, a compilation of the week's 5 episodes of The John Johnston Lounge. Below are the individual episode titles and links, and recent Weekly Lounge links too, if you want to catch up on them:Elon Musk’s €120M MELTDOWN: Wants EU “Abolished”  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bAlLvop4uEXymfBGrrY3nTesla Optimus Hilariously Collapses! Is Elon Faking Autonomy? https://open.spotify.com/episode/61FgiacC7B8uOirfrOkBTKPalantir Co-Founder Joe Lonsdale’s Call For “Public Hangings” Sparks Outrage https://open.spotify.com/episode/1d7RUufbl1a9utngPU3XZKElon Musk's Delusional Tesla Robotaxi Claims vs Waymo's Reality (20 mill Trips) https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CNNqzm1LBn76Ko289aDhPGamified: Big Tech’s Bet on Gambling & Scams https://open.spotify.com/episode/313XUFxnNRpiWJhAFbasCg  Recent Weekly Lounge: Weekly Lounge: Rogan’s "AI Jesus” Rant, TSLA Overvalued (Burry), Tesla EU Sales Crash https://open.spotify.com/episode/7k6b9wnmgqmCMt6vbqq7APWeekly Lounge: Rogan vs Theo Von, Thiel Dumps NVDA, Musk vs Bezos in Space https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JnYCpEijlloMimu0zPvohDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

John Johnston (JJ) reacts to and expands on a recent voidzilla video on the topic “Big tech is betting on gambling and scams”. We look at some of the companies and venture capital, and people behind the funding and investments of financial gamification in this “real money gaming” category, including a16z and Y Combinator. Related episodes:OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Triggers ‘CODE RED’ as Gemini Gains https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UjHc7btIkoiQJ77Ln5MT2Elon Musk’s WILDEST Tesla Optimus Robot Claims https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QbgkOLIopzzgyHV89DnhLElon Claims Money Will Be Irrelevant. Is He Delusional? https://open.spotify.com/episode/22dU3JaBm6mtIVA4CzqoF6