Gen Z is booing AI at graduations…even though over half of them use it regularly. Are we letting fear, not facts, drive the conversation?

In this episode, David and Londa unpack the backlash against AI in recent commencement speeches, from Eric Schmidt’s booed address to music execs facing student pushback. They dig into Gallup data on Gen Z’s real attitudes toward AI, explore how fear-mongering and weak critical thinking distort the narrative, and argue for curiosity and adaptability instead of panic. The conversation then connects tech anxiety to real-world decisions in business and real estate—urging listeners to focus on long-term needs, not short-term noise.

Three business takeaways

1. Fear is bad strategy.

Letting anxiety about AI (or any tech shift) drive decisions keeps leaders reactive instead of innovative.

2. Adoption beats avoidance.

Early, thoughtful use of AI creates leverage in markets like real estate and mortgages while competitors are still resisting change.

3. Think in decades, not days.

Whether it’s tech or property, focus on long-term fundamentals and real needs rather than chasing or fleeing short-term headlines.

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