111 – The Threat of Doomerism (Part 1)

October 16, 2026

111 – The Threat of Doomerism (Part 1)

The Obvious Podcast, with Peter Dyga and Sonny Maken

The Obvious Podcast, with Peter Dyga and Sonny Maken

In this episode, Peter and Sonny discuss doomerism, the growing culture of fear surrounding artificial intelligence, data centers, and technological change. They examine how political agendas, corporate interests, government regulation, and media narratives influence public perception, while questioning whether exaggerated warnings threaten American innovation, economic growth, and global competitiveness.

 

Part 2 of this discussion is coming up next week.

 

In this episode:

  • AI doomerism and fears of technological disruption
  • Data center construction and economic growth
  • Regulatory capture and corporate competition
  • U.S.-China rivalry over artificial intelligence
  • Media bias, journalism, and historical perspective
  • Political ideology and the influence of socialism

 

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