Episode #176: 02 October 2025

This episode scans markets, tech, and culture. Gold touched $3,900 and Metaplanet added 5,268 BTC to reach 30,823 coins. Tesla raised Model 3 and Y lease rates after the federal credit expired, softening the hit with a $6,500 lease credit. Google announced Gemini features across Home devices and a new subscription, drawing mixed reactions, while Salesforce’s Vibe Codey name drew jokes. Startup news included Nozomio AI’s $6.2 million seed to build coding agents. Chamath Palihapitiya questioned 2025 media deals, arguing the smarter move may be to wait and launch AI-first studios. Eight Sleep’s $1,000 pillow and blanket sparked debate on margins and value. Saudi Arabia’s large-scale solar build with grid batteries advanced its 2030 targets and frees oil for export. Culture and health took a turn with a debate over reading Shakespeare versus seeing the plays, and Bryan Johnson urging basics like no alcohol, earlier dinners, sleep, light, diet, and daily exercise. OpenAI’s Sora 2 blooper reel mixed technical flair with concern over deepfakes and the need for stronger verification.