I went shopping and forgot to mention something. So I've added it to my original line of thinking and edited the entire post.
A little-known Chinese startup shows up, waves its DeepSeek wand, and suddenly, the entire AI-industrial complex starts looking over its shoulder. Nvidia, OpenAI, and the rest of the Magnificent Seven are suddenly cast as vulnerable giants, and the stock market is teetering on the edge of a nervous breakdown. It’s all very exciting, but before we go full end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it, let’s take a step back.
Paul Zane Pilzer’s 1990 book "Unlimited Wealth" offers us a handy lens for moments like this. Pilzer believed that technology doesn’t just shift the game—it expands the board. He famously said, “Technology increases the efficiency of how we use resources, creating wealth faster than it consumes it.” If DeepSeek’s new AI models truly are groundbreaking—better, cheaper, and open-source—then what we’re seeing isn’t destruction but an acceleration of wealth creation.
Now, here’s the part where it gets really interesting: If DeepSeek’s coding is as efficient as it’s rumored to be, it won’t just threaten the current AI leaders—it will empower them. Why? Because open-source breakthroughs don’t belong to one company; they belong to everyone. Imagine Nvidia, OpenAI, or Google adopting this technology for their own massive systems.
If 10,000 GPUs can now do the work of 100,000+, as suggested, then consider the implications for the “big boys” who already have 100,000 GPUs or more. Suddenly, their computational power doesn’t just double—it multiplies exponentially. They’re no longer constrained by the inefficiencies of the past, and the scale of what they can achieve becomes almost unfathomable.
This isn’t just about making existing systems cheaper or faster. It’s about unleashing a whole new level of AI capabilities. With this kind of efficiency, those same companies could tackle projects and problems previously deemed too resource-intensive or expensive. Think quantum-level breakthroughs in medicine, energy, and who-knows-what else. As Pilzer might say, “When resources are measured in terms of technology, they become essentially unlimited.”
So yes, the immediate market reaction might be a little jittery—change always rattles people. But let’s not mistake this moment for the end of the AI revolution. If anything, it’s a catalyst. Nvidia and its peers aren’t going to fold—they’re going to adapt, integrate, and ultimately thrive. And the rest of us? We get to benefit from the innovations that emerge, both from DeepSeek and from the giants scrambling to stay ahead.
In short, this isn’t the sky falling—it’s the horizon expanding.
Yours in optimism (with a side of curiosity),
Luke
P.S. Imagine what happens when everyone can do more with less. It’s not just a win for the big players—it’s a win for innovation itself. Let’s not panic; let’s marvel.
Oh, you mean the U.S. Military-Industrial Complex?
Already here. It emerged after 1945 and has shaped the world more profoundly than any abstract threat like AGI or AI could.
Since World War II, the U.S. has been involved in numerous military coups and regime changes, directly or indirectly, often in the name of 'freedom' or 'democracy.' Estimates suggest around 𝟲𝟰 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 of involvement, ranging from financial and logistical support to outright orchestration. Let’s not forget:
𝟭. 𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗻 (𝟭𝟵𝟱𝟯): The CIA orchestrated the overthrow of Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, reinstating the Shah.
𝟮. 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮 (𝟭𝟵𝟱𝟰): Democratically elected President Jacobo Árbenz was ousted with CIA support.
𝟯. 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 (𝟭𝟵𝟳𝟯): The U.S. backed Pinochet’s coup against Salvador Allende.
𝟰. 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮 (𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟱): Support for Suharto’s rise during anti-communist purges.
𝟱. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼 (𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟬): CIA involvement in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba.
𝟲. 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘀 (𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟵): A U.S.-backed coup ousted President Manuel Zelaya.
These are just the highlights. The trail of coups, interventions, and covert operations reads like a manual for destabilization.
And it’s not just foreign policy. Domestically, the system’s unchecked power has raised serious questions:
𝗝𝗙𝗞’𝘀 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 remains shrouded in mystery and suspicion of state involvement.
𝗠𝗟𝗞’𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 has sparked decades of speculation about government surveillance and complicity.
𝗥𝗙𝗞’𝘀 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and its murky investigation further point to systemic corruption.
𝟵/𝟭𝟭, with its unanswered questions and subsequent wars, cemented the influence of the military-industrial complex in American life.
These are not just isolated events—they are part of a broader pattern. A system that thrives on violence, deception, and control, while cloaking itself in patriotism and security.
So, if you're looking for the "Antichrist"—a force that opposes peace, truth, and humanity—why imagine one emerging in the future? The evidence suggests it’s already here, firmly entrenched, and has been for decades.
Oh, the drama!
I went shopping and forgot to mention something. So I've added it to my original line of thinking and edited the entire post.
A little-known Chinese startup shows up, waves its DeepSeek wand, and suddenly, the entire AI-industrial complex starts looking over its shoulder. Nvidia, OpenAI, and the rest of the Magnificent Seven are suddenly cast as vulnerable giants, and the stock market is teetering on the edge of a nervous breakdown. It’s all very exciting, but before we go full end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it, let’s take a step back.
Paul Zane Pilzer’s 1990 book "Unlimited Wealth" offers us a handy lens for moments like this. Pilzer believed that technology doesn’t just shift the game—it expands the board. He famously said, “Technology increases the efficiency of how we use resources, creating wealth faster than it consumes it.” If DeepSeek’s new AI models truly are groundbreaking—better, cheaper, and open-source—then what we’re seeing isn’t destruction but an acceleration of wealth creation.
Now, here’s the part where it gets really interesting: If DeepSeek’s coding is as efficient as it’s rumored to be, it won’t just threaten the current AI leaders—it will empower them. Why? Because open-source breakthroughs don’t belong to one company; they belong to everyone. Imagine Nvidia, OpenAI, or Google adopting this technology for their own massive systems.
If 10,000 GPUs can now do the work of 100,000+, as suggested, then consider the implications for the “big boys” who already have 100,000 GPUs or more. Suddenly, their computational power doesn’t just double—it multiplies exponentially. They’re no longer constrained by the inefficiencies of the past, and the scale of what they can achieve becomes almost unfathomable.
This isn’t just about making existing systems cheaper or faster. It’s about unleashing a whole new level of AI capabilities. With this kind of efficiency, those same companies could tackle projects and problems previously deemed too resource-intensive or expensive. Think quantum-level breakthroughs in medicine, energy, and who-knows-what else. As Pilzer might say, “When resources are measured in terms of technology, they become essentially unlimited.”
So yes, the immediate market reaction might be a little jittery—change always rattles people. But let’s not mistake this moment for the end of the AI revolution. If anything, it’s a catalyst. Nvidia and its peers aren’t going to fold—they’re going to adapt, integrate, and ultimately thrive. And the rest of us? We get to benefit from the innovations that emerge, both from DeepSeek and from the giants scrambling to stay ahead.
In short, this isn’t the sky falling—it’s the horizon expanding.
Yours in optimism (with a side of curiosity),
Luke
P.S. Imagine what happens when everyone can do more with less. It’s not just a win for the big players—it’s a win for innovation itself. Let’s not panic; let’s marvel.
AI, AGI, whatever….all part of what has to play out, be in place, for the emergence of the Anti-Christ.
Oh, you mean the U.S. Military-Industrial Complex?
Already here. It emerged after 1945 and has shaped the world more profoundly than any abstract threat like AGI or AI could.
Since World War II, the U.S. has been involved in numerous military coups and regime changes, directly or indirectly, often in the name of 'freedom' or 'democracy.' Estimates suggest around 𝟲𝟰 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 of involvement, ranging from financial and logistical support to outright orchestration. Let’s not forget:
𝟭. 𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗻 (𝟭𝟵𝟱𝟯): The CIA orchestrated the overthrow of Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, reinstating the Shah.
𝟮. 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮 (𝟭𝟵𝟱𝟰): Democratically elected President Jacobo Árbenz was ousted with CIA support.
𝟯. 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 (𝟭𝟵𝟳𝟯): The U.S. backed Pinochet’s coup against Salvador Allende.
𝟰. 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮 (𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟱): Support for Suharto’s rise during anti-communist purges.
𝟱. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼 (𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟬): CIA involvement in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba.
𝟲. 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘀 (𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟵): A U.S.-backed coup ousted President Manuel Zelaya.
These are just the highlights. The trail of coups, interventions, and covert operations reads like a manual for destabilization.
And it’s not just foreign policy. Domestically, the system’s unchecked power has raised serious questions:
𝗝𝗙𝗞’𝘀 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 remains shrouded in mystery and suspicion of state involvement.
𝗠𝗟𝗞’𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 has sparked decades of speculation about government surveillance and complicity.
𝗥𝗙𝗞’𝘀 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and its murky investigation further point to systemic corruption.
𝟵/𝟭𝟭, with its unanswered questions and subsequent wars, cemented the influence of the military-industrial complex in American life.
These are not just isolated events—they are part of a broader pattern. A system that thrives on violence, deception, and control, while cloaking itself in patriotism and security.
So, if you're looking for the "Antichrist"—a force that opposes peace, truth, and humanity—why imagine one emerging in the future? The evidence suggests it’s already here, firmly entrenched, and has been for decades.
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