Is Elon building an MCP server for nukes?

Published on July 18, 2025 · Duration 01:19:45

Hold onto your neural nets, folks, because the latest episode of “Bootstrapped for Cash” takes us on a wild, thought-provoking, and often hilarious journey into the future of AI and its impact on, well, everything. With a title as audacious as “Is Elon building an MCP server for nukes?”, you know hosts Giorgio Azzinnaro and Iván Peña aren’t pulling any punches.

In this mind-bending second part of their chat, Giorgio and Iván welcome back two brilliant minds: Mauro Foresti, a PhD in biomechanics turned Chief Architect in finance, and Juan Sanz, a Solutions Architect specializing in Machine Learning at a major Big Tech company. Together, they grapple with humanity’s most pressing questions about our AI-driven destiny.

The Robot Revolution: Are Our Jobs Doomed (and Our Souls Too)?

Forget the Industrial Revolution; this time, it’s different. AI isn’t just taking over manual tasks; it’s learning new things faster than us. The hosts and guests ponder if even a “prompt engineer” role, barely a few years old, is already on the chopping block. Mauro comically suggests that the only truly new job AI has created is “smuggling data from China to Malaysia and GPUs.”

Beyond the practical, the discussion delves into the profound: what happens to our sense of purpose and dignity when AI handles all the work? Juan reminds us of Darwin’s theory: it’s not the strongest or most intelligent that survives, but the most adaptable. The Anthropic CEO’s projection of 10-20% unemployment in the coming years adds a stark note to the conversation.

The UBI Dream: More Free Time or More Existential Dread?

Imagine a world where all your basic needs are met, and you never have to work a day in your life. Sounds like paradise, right? Not so fast, says Juan, who humorously envisions global chaos if everyone with infinite free time decided to become a tourist, leading to massive logistical challenges. The discussion also touches on the potential for increased depression when people have too much time to dwell on unhappiness.

Mauro, on the other hand, highlights the importance of community and cherishing time with loved ones as a antidote to this potential ennui. Giorgio speculates that in a future without traditional currency, energy might become the ultimate measure of value, but cautions that the “transitional period” to such a world would be the most perilous.

Wealth, Power, and Preparing the Next Generation

Will AI lead to unprecedented wealth inequality? Mauro firmly believes it will, centralizing power and riches in the hands of the few who control the tech. Juan offers a slightly more optimistic view, suggesting AI could also democratize access to powerful tools, especially for undeveloped countries. The idea of taxing AI, as some countries are already considering, is floated as a potential solution to fund universal basic income.

The conversation then shifts to the daunting task of preparing younger generations for this unpredictable future. Mauro, as a parent, emphasizes the need to teach children how to learn and develop soft skills like kindness and empathy, rather than just rote memorization or (heaven forbid) how to cheat with AI. Giorgio, with a passionate “pet peeve,” argues that schools should prioritize teaching fundamental concepts like statistics and economics to help kids understand the world AI is shaping.

The Ultimate Question: Friend or Foe?

The episode culminates in the heaviest question of all: Is AI pushing us towards human extinction? Juan cites Geoffrey Hinton’s grim 10-20% probability of human extinction due to AI, highlighting the dangers of malicious actors leveraging AI for destructive purposes and the terrifying possibility of “misalignment” between AI goals and human goals. The hosts even jokingly worry about a “bad prompt” leading to global catastrophe or Elon Musk’s teenagers building an “MCP server for nukes.”

Despite the existential dread, there’s a glimmer of hope. Juan and the hosts suggest that AI, if developed responsibly, can be a powerful “copilot,” automating tasks and enhancing human capabilities, allowing us to focus on our true added value.

Don’t miss this engaging, funny, and deeply insightful discussion about the future of AI, work, society, and our very existence. Tune in to “Bootstrapped for Cash” to hear Giorgio, Iván, Mauro Foresti, and Juan Sanz navigate these complex topics with wit and wisdom.

Connect with the guests:

• Mauro Foresti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauro-foresti-28967a2/
• Juan Sanz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-antonio-sanz/

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