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From 'The Big Short' to San Francisco: The Revelry and Dizziness Within the AI Bubble

From "The Big Short" to San Francisco: The Frenzy and Dizziness in the AI Bubble The article captures the intense, frenetic atmosphere in San Francisco, the epicenter of the current AI boom. Drawing a parallel to the "smell of money" from *The Big Short*, the author observes a city gripped by a singular status game centered entirely on AI and technology. This manifests in a palpable, caffeine-fueled anxiety ("people are shaking"), rampant comparison using vanity metrics like funding rounds, and pervasive "Big Bubble Behavior." The piece explores the city's stark contrasts: its dystopian streets versus beautiful vistas, and the disconnect between the doomsday concerns of some AI researchers and the optimistic, growth-focused "GTM" teams. It critiques the obsession with "math genius" founders as the new ticket to outsized returns, akin to scouting sports prodigies. Referencing economic historian Carlota Perez's "frenzy phase" and Karl Polanyi's "double movement," the author frames the boom as a period where financial speculation detaches from fundamentals, with society potentially becoming subordinate to a new economic force driven by "geniuses in data centers." Ultimately, while acknowledging the unprecedented wealth creation and party-like energy, the article concludes with cautionary advice: when the music is playing, you should dance, but don't get drunk. The core reminder is to stay grounded, avoid distorted judgment, and maintain perspective amidst the euphoria.

marsbit06/08 12:11