# Bob Murphy on Artificial Intelligence, Unemployment & the Prospects for Prosperity

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Published: 2026-06-26T20:32:14+00:00
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## Resource

Is AI the biggest productivity revolution since electricity, or are we living through another tech bubble? In this episode, we sit down with economist Bob Murphy to explore the future of artificial intelligence, from today's large language models to the possibility of AGI, humanoid robots, and an AI-driven economy. We discuss whether AI will replace jobs or create new opportunities, why Murphy believes entrepreneurs will benefit more than ever, and how falling costs could reshape nearly every industry. We also dive into AI bubbles, data centers, universal basic income, government regulation, robotics, decentralization, and the long-term economic consequences of a world where intelligent machines become a permanent part of everyday life. Sign up for Freedom Fest here: https://freedomfest.swoogo.com/vegas2026/begin?ref=Promo%3A+Human+Reaction Use Promo Code: Reaction100 Sign up for the Scott Horton Academy: https://scotthortonacademy.com/humanreaction/ Become a member and get cool stuff at humanreactionpod.com  To help us select the stories to cover each week, join our discord at this link!⁠⁠ https://discord.gg/B9HD5r7GxK   ABOUT THE SHOW This show is your weekly source for independent commentary on news, culture, and politics; where it is our mission to arm you with the tools you need to cut through media misdirection and resist the mono-narrative. CREDITS Produced and presented by ⁠Sheehan Works - https://www.sheehan.works Edited by Jake Bennett https://www.bennettstudios.co/

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