16 Sept 2025
1h 1m

The Death of Capitalism? Emad Mostaque on How AI Will Shatter Today’s Economy

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Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

Tom Bilyeu interviews Emad Mostaque about his book, "The Last Economy," which explores the radical changes AI will bring to the economy. Emad argues that AI will surpass human intelligence, making current economic models obsolete and potentially leading to societal instability. They discuss the limitations of GDP as a measurement, the importance of balancing material, intelligence, network, and diversity (MIND), and the potential for AI to outcompete humans in capital accumulation. Emad suggests that capitalism, as we know it, may not survive this transition, and they explore potential solutions like universal basic AI and income, as well as new forms of currency to address the challenges of a future dominated by AI.

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