Three posts in a row on LinkedIn: someone's "7-figure exit," a 23-year-old PM's "day in the life" with 100K views, and an AI-generated carousel about passive income. You close the app feeling behind. But what if that feeling is the product?

Malcolm and Thomas unpack why the AI bubble might be built on quicksand, how the "creator economy" became a trap that keeps you visible but powerless, and what to do when you did everything "right" but the job market still isn't hiring.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 — You're scrolling LinkedIn and feeling behind. Here's why.
04:00 — The AI bubble reality check: 95% of businesses found zero value in AI
15:00 — The creator trap: 207 million creators exist, only 2 million make money
25:00 — Class of 2026: 1.6% hiring increase and a flat job market
35:00 — The Lab: market sentiment and portfolio strategy
40:00 — Giannis wants out — the NBA trade deadline business case
43:00 — Monday Morning Action: build one asset you own

📊 Key stats from this episode:
• 95% of businesses that tried AI found zero value — but trillions are still flowing in
• 207 million content creators worldwide, only 2 million actually make money
• 69% of creators rely on brand deals as primary income — one algorithm change from broke
• Class of 2026: only 1.6% increase in hiring, 45% of employers call the market "fair"
• AI Engineer starting salary: $130,548 vs. Finance: $84,387 — the gap is widening
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