Firewall with Bradley Tusk Who Knew AI Was This Terrible at Math?
Feb 3, 2026
They put five leading AI systems to a math test and catalog a parade of basic errors, omissions and bizarre arithmetic mistakes. They debate whether social media can reshape political incentives, with examples from Minneapolis and Greenland. They argue about the hidden value of meetings and experiment with provocative political ad concepts for 2028.
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Social Media's Unique Civic Power
- Bradley concedes social media can be a crucial decentralized tool to expose abuses and mobilize accountability.
- He frames this as one-sided scenarios where clear wrongdoing cuts through bubbles and influences leaders.
Greenland: Pressure From Global Attention
- He recounts the Greenland episode where European leaders refused Trump's proposal, suggesting social media amplified incentives to resist appeasement.
- Bradley argues broad online attention made acquiescence politically costly for European leaders.
Viral Video Changed The Political Playbook
- Bradley uses the recent ICE/Minnesota episode to show how viral video and billions of posts made censorship ineffective.
- He notes polls showed broad public condemnation amplified by social platforms beyond traditional media channels.
