Wealth and Means - Episode 13 - When Everything Is Generated, Intention Becomes the Luxury

In this episode of Wealth and Means, we track the quiet signals shaping markets, media, and culture before they hit the headlines. From consumer trust and creator backlash against AI “slop,” to performance culture, physical media, and the return of ownership, we connect the dots between trends that all point to the same shift: discernment is becoming scarce—and valuable.

We break down the week ahead in Wake Up Ready, covering key economic data, labor signals, CES noise versus what actually matters, and what sets direction for markets early in the year. Then, a Knowledge Bomb on bonds—the biggest, least bragged-about market in the world—and why boring has historically been one of investing’s greatest advantages.

In The Greater Debate, we ask whether AI slop is just the messy early phase of a new creative medium—or a fundamental break between output and meaning. And we close with Invent Again, the story of Granville T. Woods, an overlooked inventor whose work on coordination and infrastructure quietly made modern systems possible.

This episode is about filtering, not reacting—and why, in a world of infinite output, intention may be the most valuable asset of all.

When Everything Is Generated, Intention Becomes the Luxury | Wealth and Means Podcast

In Episode 13 of Wealth and Means, we explore the quiet signals shaping markets, media, and culture—from AI “slop” and creator intent to bonds, infrastructure, and why discernment is becoming the real luxury asset.

Keywords: Wealth and Means podcast, intention economy, AI slop debate, generative AI creativity, investing podcast, bonds explained, market signals 2026, cultural trends investing, infrastructure innovation, Granville T. Woods, creator economy backlash, AI and authorship, macro investing insights

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