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The Rich Roll PodcastApr 13, 2026

Everything Is A Story: Journalist Nick Bilton Thinks AI Might End Humanity & How Stories Could Save Us

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the Russell Albrecht book about the Silk RoadAmerican Kingpin
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Everything Is A Story: Journalist Nick Bilton Thinks AI Might End Humanity & How Stories Could Save Us mentions the Russell Albrecht book about the Silk Road and American Kingpin with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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the book on Twitter and the Russell Albrecht book about the Silk Road were just amazing works.

American Kingpin

When I wrote American Kingpin, there was no AI.

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Nick Bilton is a Special Correspondent for Vanity Fair, a New York Times bestselling author, and screenwriter. This conversation explores the power of story — how tech titans like Jobs, Dorsey, and Musk wield narrative as a weapon, and why AI may be the first technology capable of wiping us off the face of the planet. It also happens to come from someone currently writing the book and screenplay for Martin Scorsese's upcoming film starring Dwayne Johnson. He also pulls back the curtain on Silicon Valley's reality distortion field and how completely it can play you. Nick is a rare mind. This one is not to be missed. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s
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“safety. They're super comfortable. They've got incredible battery life up to 50 hours with the case. And crucially, the sound is just superior. because it's optimized for Dolby Atmos and powered by this tech called Shocks Super Boost that provides really dynamic distortion-free audio. And for even more options, all Shocks headphones are worth checking out. Visit Shocks.com and use code Richroll to receive an exclusive offer on your purchase. You're somebody who when you put a book out, I read it right away. Like, I think people would be surprised that I actually don't read that much unless it's a book written by somebody who's coming on the”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Readers interested in engaging nonfiction and storytelling
Key quote: “the book on Twitter and the Russell Albrecht book about the Silk Road were just amazing works.”
The host praises the author's ability to craft engaging narratives from nonfiction topics, specifically highlighting the book about the Silk Road. This mention underscores the author's talent in making complex subjects accessible and thrilling for readers.
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American Kingpin
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“When I wrote American Kingpin, there was no AI.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Writers and researchers interested in AI tools
Key quote: “When I wrote American Kingpin, there was no AI.”
The host mentions 'American Kingpin' to illustrate the challenges of writing without AI tools. They reflect on how their writing process has evolved since then, particularly in managing extensive research.
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When I wrote American Kingpin, there was no AI.
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