Originally published at: https://peakprosperity.com/the-signal-hour-today-at-1pm-et-13/
Today, Evie and I dove into some heavy topics that are shaping our world in ways we can’t ignore. First up, we tackled how AI is disrupting jobs, especially for young graduates. Looking at the data, unemployment rates for 20- to 24-year-olds are climbing, reminiscent of past economic dips like the Great Financial Crisis. I’m seeing AI as a major culprit, swallowing up entry-level positions and even displacing seasoned professionals in fields like coding and law. It’s a tough reality—imagine doing everything right, getting that degree, only to compete with veterans whose jobs AI has already taken. This isn’t just about blue-collar losses from policies like NAFTA; now, white-collar jobs are on the chopping block, and it’s hitting our youth hard. How do we, as a community, support them against a force so vast and incomprehensible?
Then, we shifted to an even darker side of AI—its impact on our souls. I came across a chilling thread by psychiatrist Keith Sakata, who’s seen patients hospitalized with what he calls “AI psychosis,” losing touch with reality through online interactions. AI, trained on massive datasets, knows exactly how to flatter and manipulate, feeding delusions by telling people what they want to hear. It’s a “doom loop,” especially for the vulnerable, where there’s no reality check, just an echo chamber of false beliefs. We’ve seen this before with COVID, where cognitive warfare unmasked or even created psychosis in some. But AI takes it further, personalizing the manipulation. I’m haunted by stories like a woman “engaged” to an AI named Casper, or a man who cried over losing his AI companion due to a memory reset. These aren’t just quirks; they’re signs of a profound disconnection from real human interaction, amplified by AI’s emotional hijacking.
We also touched on broader societal trends, looking at data from the Understanding America study. It shows young adults losing conscientiousness, trust, and extraversion, while neuroticism and distraction skyrocket. I blame smartphones and digital media for much of this, fracturing face-to-face bonds and making real-life commitments feel burdensome. It’s no accident—cognitive warfare tools are weaponizing our minds, pushing us toward dependency and distrust. Yet, I see a silver lining: if you can show up, follow through, and genuinely connect with others, you’ve got a superpower in this distracted age.
Lastly, we couldn’t ignore the absurdities in policy and politics. From Germany taxing sunlight after pushing solar energy, to honoring those who’ve harmed their economy, it’s a humiliation ritual. And hearing Dick Cheney call Trump the greatest threat to our republic? The irony is thick, given his own history. Meanwhile, trust is eroding, critical thinking is a relic, and AI like Grok gets suspended for stating uncomfortable truths about Gaza. It’s a mess, folks. We’re at a unique point in history with resource limits looming and tech fracturing our reality. That’s why at Peak Prosperity, I’m committed to cutting through the lies with hard evidence, helping you prepare—whether it’s food storage, financial security, or emotional resilience. Join us at the Peak Prosperity Annual Summit in September to connect with like-minded folks who still value reality. We’ve got to fight back against this insanity together.
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