The Net Society crew (minus Derek) is joined by special guest Gmoney, founder of 9dcc and longtime crypto native, for a conversation that jumps between memes, AI, and the future of digital culture. They kick things off with the JD Vance meme phenomenon, discussing how AI-generated content is entering the mainstream and whether this marks a turning point in public perception. From there, they shift to the Sphere in Vegas, debating its longevity and the increasing presence of digital art in physical spaces. The conversation then turns to AI’s growing role in creativity as they explore the tension between automation and human-driven experiences. Will the future be hyper-automated or hyper-handmade? Gmoney shares his thoughts on consumer culture and experiential retail, discussing how brands are shifting toward community-driven spaces. The crew also unpacks the current state of crypto markets, grappling with the disconnect between bullish policy moves and bearish sentiment. They wrap up with a look at localized manufacturing and hyper-customization, imagining a future where personal style and production are fully on-demand.

Mentioned in the episode
Special guest Gmoney joins this week: https://x.com/gmoneyNFT

SBF prison interview https://nypost.com/2025/03/08/us-news/sam-bankman-fried-gets-solitary-after-unauthorized-jailhouse-interview-report/

JD Vance memeshttps://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/surprising-reason-wild-jd-vance-213128188.html

AI Poetry Survey https://x.com/colin_fraser/status/1861324416375722257

Tech in Texas https://x.com/MrGoldBro/status/1856109587251761204

Chris AI music/video https://x.com/ChrisF_0x/status/1900307097801175226

Show & Hosts

Net Society: https://x.com/net__society

Derek Edwards: https://x.com/derekedws

Chris F: https://x.com/ChrisF_0x

Priyanka Desai: https://x.com/pridesai

Aaron Wright: https://x.com/awrigh01

Production & Marketing

Editor: https://x.com/0xFnkl

Social: https://x.com/v_kirra

• (00:00) - The JD Vance Meme and AI’s Role in Culture