Episode · Breaking Points · 2026-09-15
Books mentioned on 9/15/26: Trump Panics On AI Slowdown, Bonds Hit 19 Year High, Trump 5k Checks
This Tuesday Krystal and Saagar are joined by author Garrison Lovely to discuss Trump rejecting an AI slowdown. Then they look at Trump flailing on Iran negotiations, promising 5k checks as his midterm chances plummet.
Saagar Enjeti discussed Obsolete by Garrison Lovely and Pastoral Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them by Peter Garrison.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Obsolete
Obsolete by Garrison Lovely is a book that examines the intersection of technology and labor, focusing specifically on the efforts to replace human workers with artificial intelligence.
Discussed“My last question for you is are you concerned because your book is primarily focused on what you call the obsoleting project which is the goal of replacing all humans starting with probably white color workers with this technology”
Where to get it
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Pastoral Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Pastoral Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them by Peter Garrison is a book that examines the ethical, labor, and existential challenges posed by rapid technological changes, particularly the displacement of human workers by artificial intelligence.
Discussed“My last question for you is are you concerned because your book is primarily focused on what you call the obsoleting project which is the goal of replacing all humans starting with probably white color workers with this technology”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (4) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“He is a journalist and author of the still forthcoming book, although we've been talking about it for a while at this point, obsolete the AI industry's trillion-dollar race to replace us and how to stop it.”
“He is a journalist and author of the still forthcoming book, although we've been talking about it for a while at this point, obsolete the AI industry's trillion-dollar race to replace us and how to stop it.”
“the book is obsolete it's going to be released on September 29th available for pre-order now Garrison great to see you”
“the book is obsolete it's going to be released on September 29th available for pre-order now Garrison great to see you”