Kirnel of Truth

Kirn Braich

Kirnel of Truth is an honest conversation for anyone trying to make sense of a rapidly changing world.  We’ll cover topics such as AI’s effect on society, shifting populations, and politics through conversations with thought leaders. Join Kirn Braich, a former U.S. diplomat, business executive, and think-tank analyst as he and his guests offer analytical, thought-provoking viewpoints on the biggest issues. If you want smart talk about the future, subscribe to Kirnel of Truth.

Episodes

  1. 13H AGO

    Connecting the Dots on AI: How AI Will Transform Society

    Are we vastly underestimating how much AI will change our lives? In this episode, Kirn and Jon explore the data suggesting that society is on the brink of a transformation as dramatic as the start of the 2020 pandemic. By connecting seemingly unrelated trends in technology, labor, and economics, we project a future that is rapidly approaching—and it isn't necessarily pretty.  We break down the "dots" that lead to a radical new reality: The End of Human Superiority: Why AI models are improving exponentially and will soon outperform experts in law, medicine, and journalism.  Substitution vs. Complement: Unlike the Industrial Revolution, AI isn't just a tool to help humans; it is designed to replace them.  The Algorithm of Everything: From writing wills to composing operas and telling jokes, we explore how almost every human task is an algorithm that can—and will—be automated.  The Rise of the Humanoid Robot: How robots like Boston Dynamics’ Atlas will move from the screen to the physical world, displacing both white-collar and blue-collar workers. The Abundance Economy: A look at a "Post-Scarcity" world where the cost of goods plummets, wages disappear, and Universal Basic Income (UBI) becomes a necessity. We also dive into the heavy hitters: what happens to the housing market when jobs disappear? Will elite universities survive when a degree no longer guarantees a career? And most importantly, is there any political will left to regulate this technology before the "genie is out of the bottle"?  Join us as we attempt to map out the sinister, uncertain, and fascinating world we are about to inhabit. Key Takeaways:AGI Timeline: We may only have a year or two to align AI with human interests before it’s too late. Economic Shift: We are moving from a model of scarcity to a model of abundance, requiring an entirely new economic textbook. Job Displacement: AI agents will soon move from prompting to autonomous action, acting as independent thinkers. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AGI #FutureOfWork #Economics #PostScarcity #TechTrends #Automation #Podcast

    45 min

  2. JAN 17

    The Politics of AI: How the Democratic Party Can Revitalize Itself

    I'm joined by Jon Perr, a technology consultant who has also worked on political campaigns for Democratic Party candidates for almost 40 years. We discuss the current predicament of the Democratic Party and how it could become competitive again the politics of AI, which presents the Democrats with an opportunity to recapture working class voters. Jon writes about public policy at his website, Perrspectives.com. His writing has also been featured in the DailyKos and Crook&Liars. Hi writing has also been highlighted in the New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times, Salon, and may other leading publications. What led to the presidential election loss in 2024? How did the Democratic Party become the party of elites while the Republican Party won over the working class? Should the Democrats pivot to the center or double-down and move further to the left? What should their new platform look like? What are the emerging politics of AI, job losses, and Universal Basic Income (UBI) and how can the Democrats regain the working class through the AI regulation? We discuss these questions and much more.

    46 min

  3. JAN 12

    Bonus Episode: How Wealth Inequality Could Tear Us Apart

    Exponentially increasing wealth inequality is a mathematical inevitability that threatens to tear our society apart. In this episode, I explore the phenomenon and discuss ways to avoid this outcome.

    24 min

  4. 12/15/2025

    The Coming AI Tsunami with Don Kilburg

    In this debut episode of Kirnel of Truth, Kirn interviews Don Kilburg, former U.S. diplomat and author of "AI Use Cases for Diplomats." We discuss questions such as "Will AI superintelligence become an extinction-level event or will it usher in an unprecedented period of health and prosperity?" and "What can you do to adapt to a world in which AI dominates?"

    51 min
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About

Kirnel of Truth is an honest conversation for anyone trying to make sense of a rapidly changing world.  We’ll cover topics such as AI’s effect on society, shifting populations, and politics through conversations with thought leaders. Join Kirn Braich, a former U.S. diplomat, business executive, and think-tank analyst as he and his guests offer analytical, thought-provoking viewpoints on the biggest issues. If you want smart talk about the future, subscribe to Kirnel of Truth.

Information

  • Creator
    Kirn Braich
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Kirn Braich
  • Show Website
    Kirnel of Truth