Balaji on the State of AI/AGI, Bitcoin & America’s Incoming Collapse w/ Dave & Salim | EP

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Salim Ismail is the founder of OpenExO

Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures

Balaji is the author of the Network State and founder of the Network School.

Chapters:
00:00 - The Future of AI: No AGI, Many Players
06:12 - China vs. The Internet: Physical vs. Digital Power
11:15 - Demographics, Sovereignty, and Economic Power Shifts
19:24 - AI’s Polytheistic Future: Multiple AGIs & Models
31:06 - AI Capabilities, Bottlenecks & Human Synergy
45:23 - AI Impact on Jobs and Industries
59:33 - Longevity, Biotech, and Regulatory Constraints
01:05:20 - Cryptocurrency as Digital Gold & AI’s Currency
01:19:28 - Network States, Dark Talent & Internet Communities
01:35:20 - Practical Advice & Future Outlook

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*Recorded on August 18th, 2025
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