Everyone Hates AI (EP. 453)

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Feb 25, 2026

They unpack AI doom narratives and why people are uneasy about the technology. They debate whether human relationships will survive AI-driven efficiency. Markets, momentum, and a strange tech-led sell-off come under the microscope. Private credit, housing as an AI hedge, and the Blue Owl PR disaster get detailed attention. The conversation ends with film chat and reflections on politics, payrolls, and Bitcoin’s market behavior.

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INSIGHT

Unusually Strong Breadth Supports Market Internals

Market breadth is unusually strong with ~66% of S&P constituents outperforming the index, indicating leadership dispersion beyond mega-cap winners.
Michael calls this healthy breadth and contrasts it with concentrated prior rallies driven by a few names.

INSIGHT

Tech Pullback Could Be A Future Buying Opportunity

A tech-led sell-off could cascade if MAG7 stocks fall further, but Michael sees such a decline as a buying opportunity for long-term investors.
Ben argues AI-driven profit margin gains could make stocks the central beneficiary, not cause a collapse.

ADVICE

Keep Automated Contributions Regardless Of Headlines

Keep dollar-cost averaging and regular contributions unchanged despite AI headlines; Ben continues monthly and paycheck-driven investing.
He says routine 401(k)/IRA buys and auto-purchases won't change because of long-term strategy.

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