Ask A Genius 1374: AI Regulation, Surveillance, and Economic Power: Unpacking the San Francisco Consensus

Scott Douglas Jacobsen and Rick Rosner dissect AI’s rapid expansion amid deregulation under Trump’s 2025 Executive Order 14179. They explore the San Francisco Consensus, surveillance concerns, educational potential, economic viability, and AI’s normalization. As AI integrates into daily life, the pair question whether capitalism can contain its influence—or if computation replaces it.

Ask A Genius 1373: The San Francisco Consensus, AI’s Rapid Rise, and the Future of Global Power

Rick Rosner discusses a tense moment with Rosner’s wife, sparked by a heated exchange over his hearing loss. Rosner reflects on aging, communication breakdowns, and feeling disrespected. He emphasizes the need to address recurring issues while resisting being defined or demeaned by the challenges of aging.