Coming Next: The Great Caching

Ever feel like the internet’s just waiting for something big? Byrne Hobart points out that we're on the verge of a ‘great caching’ — a massive buildup of digital resources and power behind the scenes. Think of it like a quiet storm, where data, AI, and market shifts are stacking up, ready to explode. Hobart explains that big tech companies are acting more like states, wielding influence that’s almost governmental. Meanwhile, prediction markets and hedge funds are quietly positioning themselves as operating businesses, not just investors. And here’s where it gets wild — unfriendly AI is no longer just sci-fi, it’s a real concern bubbling under the surface. So what does this actually mean for you? Well, as Hobart suggests, we’re heading into a phase where control, power, and technology will be more intertwined than ever. That’s the future shaping up right now — quiet, but incredibly powerful.