Technological revolutions rarely unfold the way we imagine. From the steam engine to AI, each wave reshapes who creates value - and who gets left behind. What if artificial intelligence isn’t a revolution at all, but a late-stage innovation like shipping containers - transforming efficiency without changing the underlying system? Jerry Neumann joins the Jacob Shapiro Podcast and questions whether openness still drives progress, whether innovation can survive without risk, and why the next great leap forward might not be digital, but something we haven’t yet learned to see.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction

(01:17) - Jerry Neumann's Background and Career Journey

(07:40) - The Evolution of Technology and Job Markets

(12:52) - Impact of AI on Future Jobs

(17:14) - Geopolitics and Technological Innovation

(26:28 Comparing Historical and Modern Technological Revolutions

(29:48) - Debating the Future of Innovation in Open Societies

(31:35) - The Rise and Skepticism of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency

(35:11) - AI and the Next Technological Revolution

(40:53) - The Impact of Containerization on Global Trade

(52:17) - Speculating on Future Technological Innovations

(57:18) - The Importance of Nurturing Innovation

Referenced in the Show:

AI Will Not Make You Rich - https://joincolossus.com/article/ai-will-not-make-you-rich/

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Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today’s volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.

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