Is the current AI hype just a repeat of the 1999 dot-com bubble? A veteran software developer of 27 years, David William Silva, reveals the shocking parallels between past tech booms and today's AI revolution, and shares a critical warning about how passive AI use could be damaging our cognitive abilities. In this episode of the COS Business Podcast, we sit down with David William Silva, a developer who started his first company during the dot-com era, built games before it was a trend, and now runs the data company Data Hubs. He provides a masterclass on the history of technology, the promise and peril of Artificial Intelligence, and the philosophical frameworks we need to thrive in this new age. Whether you're a coder, an entrepreneur, or just curious about the future, this conversation will change the way you think about AI. ➡️ Timestamps / In This Episode, We Discuss: 00:00 - The Dangers of AI on The Human Brain 04:12 - Starting a Tech Company in 1998 with Zero Money 06:27 - Is The AI Hype The Same as The Dot-Com Bubble? 11:53 - Lessons Learned from 3 Different Tech Revolutions 22:12 - The Problem with AI Hallucinations & Why First Principles Matter 33:47 - What is "Vibe Coding"? The Hype vs. The Reality 39:21 - The #1 Mistake People Make When Using AI 51:55 - How to Brainstorm with AI Using Plato's Philosophical Method 55:37 - The Study Showing AI "Decreases Cognitive Areas" in The Brain 01:00:32 - The Story of Data Hubs & Exponential Impact Connect with David Silva: • Substack: https://davidwsilva.substack.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwilliamsilva/ Listen to the full COS Business Podcast episode: ► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jSQ8OQSi0rprCcxTGx0KB?si=hpkxA-nkQOWSs6uBf7dYbg&nd=1&dlsi=6a5996bc19e449b4 ► Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colorado-springs-business-podcast/id1492740546 CONNECT WITH US: ► Website: https://cosbizpodcast.com/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cos.bizpodcast/ ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/COSBusinessPodcast 🤝 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Junk-N-Haul: https://junknhaul.com/ EnviroLawn: https://www.envirolawn.net/ Pioneer Rodeo: https://www.pioneerrodeo.com/ Proud American Electrical and Solar: https://proudamericansolar.com/ Bolton Co: For Purpose-Driven Executives. https://www.boltonco.net/ ProLift Garage Doors: Lifting Your Expectations. https://www.proliftdoors.com/ Be Our Guest Getaways: Making Magical Memories. https://beourguestgetaways.com/ Planet Duct: Your go-to cleaning service in Colorado Springs. https://www.planetduct.com/ Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care: Hassle-free healthcare. https://www.pinnacleapc.com Epoch Eyewear: Timeless Quality, Modern Edge. https://epocheyewear.com/ HomeDay : https://gethomeday.com/ Exponential Impact: https://www.exponentialimpact.com/ Fast Signs: https://www.fastsigns.com/ Cars Helping Charities: https://carshelpingcharities.org/ Dream Accounting - https://dreamaccountingsolutions.com/ Awesome Home Services - https://www.awesomeservice.com/ Reveal Med Spa - https://revealmedspas.com/