Daily Question: Why hasn't the era arrived where humans don't need to work at all, completely replaced by AI and robots, and we can produce value just by playing games, reading novels, and watching anime?

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This podcast episode features Eddy Lazzarin, CTO of a16z Crypto; Noah Levine, investment partner; and Sam Ragsdale, who left a16z to start Agent Cash. The three engage in a high-intensity discussion ranging from the current state of AI agent technology and payment infrastructure to the survival of the credit card system.

The core conclusion is that stablecoins' instant settlement and zero marginal fees are naturally suited to the microtransactions of 1-2 cents in the agent economy, while the transaction fee system of credit cards...

Interview with a16z Crypto: What will the era of AI shopping for you look like?

For the first time, Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders meeting was chaired by Abel, with Buffett stepping back to focus on capital allocation, AI strategies, and portfolio management, signaling his intention to succeed Buffett.

With Buffett stepping back from the limelight for the first time, what are the highlights of the 2026 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting?

Mike Cagney has been here before, just not with blockchain.
In the early 2010s, he helped reshape consumer lending with SoFi by connecting borrowers directly with capital. Now, at Figure Technology So...