Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn 975: Unmetered Intelligence is Heralding the Next Renaissance, with Zack Kass
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Mar 17, 2026 Zack Kass, AI advisor and author of The Next Renaissance, outlines why cheap, abundant intelligence will reshape society. He discusses parallels with the original Renaissance, risks from information overload and media negativity, how AI can transform education and personalized learning, and four practical principles for thriving in an AI-driven future.
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Unmetered Intelligence Will Decentralize Power
- Unmetered intelligence means AI will become a cheap, widely available resource rather than a scarce capability.
- Zack Kass argues cheap local models (e.g., Kimi K2 on a Mac Studio) and falling compute costs will decentralize access and empower individuals.
Unmetered Information Broke Our Sensemaking
- The internet created unmetered information before we had the wisdom to process it, worsening anxiety and distorted worldviews.
- Kass links overexposure to negative content and lack of historical perspective to today's ambient dread.
Choose Agency To Ride The K-Curve
- Embrace the K-curve: abundant tools widen the gap between overperformers and those who do nothing.
- Kass advises cultivating agency so individuals can leverage tools to excel rather than drift.
