AI and wealth

Last month I wrote about how bitcoin is decoupling from stocks. So a lot of you finally had the courage to save more in bitcoin. My mission, to explain bitcoin/computers, is coming to end a new on-slot of financial advisors flogging bitcoin is on the horizon.

“the poor you will always have with you” —Jesus. Not everyone has the courage to save seed for next year or to sow plentifully in the spring. Now that bitcoin has decoupled you will see more financial type people trying to show you why bitcoin’s purchasing power grew 20% CAGR in the last decade.

Just like people don’t understand the value of bitcoin, a lot of people don’t understand the value in Artificial Intelligence (AI). This spring I started using Home Assistant (HA) to monitor the house and garden. Most people use automation to save time, but HA provide a lot more benefits to me. Having local data enhances my decision making abilities. I can now tell you how much energy I have stored and how much energy I normally use and when I use it. It answers the question. “Was getting solar really worth the cost?” To me AI is a lot like a calculator, but can answer more than just math questions.

The noun “Google” became a verb because a lot of people started using google search to enhance there understanding. Even Google is embracing the use of AI in their web search capabilities. In 2025, it is weird that any internet user can ask AI about health or wealth and get a smart reply without having to make an appointment with a doctor or a financial planner. To get the courage to act you still might need a mentor, but at least now you kind of know what you should do. Are you willing to let AI plan your day yet?