This podcast episode explores a wide range of topics related to the challenges and opportunities facing the media industry in the era of AI, including the rise of fake news and propaganda, the decline of advertising revenue, the potential impact of AI on affiliate link revenue, and the emergence of alternative funding models for journalism. The episode also includes discussions about the future of crypto and blockchains, the evolution of the Internet, the challenges and criticisms faced by blockchain-based economies, and the impact of AI facial recognition technology.