Tick, Tick…Boom!
Summary
A critical review of Sorkin's 1929 history argues that AI hype resembles speculative bubbles and questions whether the current AI boom will yield lasting infrastructure or simply mirror a financial fever. It contrasts narrative-driven history with deeper systemic analysis and highlights risks from shadow finance, circular investments, and uneven regulation. The piece offers takeaways for business readers on risk, resilience, and the limits of predicting or preventing bubbles.