COS Business Podcast

AI Revolution, Tech Bubbles, and Cognitive Impact: A 27-Year Developer's Perspective

David Silva draws parallels between the dot-com bubble and today's AI hype, explores how passive AI use affects cognitive abilities, and shares philosophical frameworks for thriving in the age of artificial intelligence.

Episode Overview

Is the current AI hype just a repeat of the 1999 dot-com bubble? A veteran software developer of 27 years, David William Silva, reveals the shocking parallels between past tech booms and today's AI revolution, and shares a critical warning about how passive AI use could be damaging our cognitive abilities.

In this episode of the COS Business Podcast, David provides a masterclass on the history of technology, the promise and peril of Artificial Intelligence, and the philosophical frameworks we need to thrive in this new age.

Whether you're a coder, an entrepreneur, or just curious about the future, this conversation will change the way you think about AI.

Key Topics Covered

The dangers of AI on the human brain and cognitive abilities
Starting a tech company in 1998 with zero money
Comparing AI hype to the dot-com bubble
Lessons learned from 3 different tech revolutions
The problem with AI hallucinations & why first principles matter
What is "Vibe Coding"? The hype vs. the reality
The #1 mistake people make when using AI
How to brainstorm with AI using Plato's philosophical method
Research showing AI "decreases cognitive areas" in the brain
The story of DataHubz and exponential impact