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The Jacob Shapiro Podcast

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast

Warp Speed for Everything

May 6, 2026 · 1h 14m

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Jacob sits down for a fantastic conversation with author and analyst Dror Poleg to explore how AI is reshaping work, value, and the economy. They unpack why AI is better understood as a medium than a tool, what the shift from tangible to intangible assets means for investors, and why the dynamics of show business now govern every industry - from oil to politics. -- Timestamps: (00:00) - Introooo (01:27) - Twitter and the Text Commons (04:16) - AI Metaphors Tool or Medium (07:58) - How LLMs Actually Think (16:04) - Analog to Digital Generations (17:39) - Work Capital and Interchangeability (23:39) - OnlyFans Economy and Discovery (28:18) - Nonlinear Economy Tangible vs Intangible (35:45) -…