In this sequel episode of Mike Helfman’s Curiosity, we welcome back Ben Bagg — entrepreneur, storyteller, and returning guest from Episode 12. From early hustles to global ventures, Ben shares how the digital world manipulates us — and what AI means for the future of entrepreneurship.We dive into social media’s hidden influence, the challenges of building in Asia, the AI revolution transforming Nectar, and how global economics is rewriting the rules for creators and founders alike. If you’ve ever wondered who’s pulling the strings behind your feed, this conversation will hit home.#socialmedia #AI #entrepreneurship #BenBaggs #digitalmanipulation #futureofwork #MikeHelfman #CuriosityPodcast #truth #globalbusiness #startups #technology🎧 CHECK OUT THIS PODCAST IN AUDIOSpotify: Mike Helfman’s CuriosityApple Podcast: Mike Helfman’s Curiosity📲 CONNECT WITH BEN BAGGLinkedIn: /Ben Bagg📲 CHECK US OUT EVERYWHEREInstagram: /mikehelfmanTwitter: /MikeHelfmanFacebook: /mikehelfmanLinkedIn: /Michael Helfman📩 BUSINESS ENQUIRIES & COLLABORATION✉️ mike.curiositypodcast@gmail.com🎬 TEAMProduced by – Ruth Wilson Das, Mike Helfman, Fahad FikriHost – Mike Helfman⸻⏱ EPISODE BREAKDOWN0:00 Introduction: Meet Ben Bagg (Part 2)0:30 The three problems: Loneliness, Polarization, Truth0:50 AI, deepfakes, and a “post-truth” reality1:55 News, “fake news,” and why it spreads5:42 Money, wealth, happiness — what actually matters6:07 Phones, attention, and the cost of constant stimulation14:02 YouTube, algorithms, and incentive structures25:00 Choosing what to consume vs. what to ignore36:40 How to think clearly amid outrage cycles45:10 Building better personal information diets51:29 School/education, discipline, and long-form thinking58:30 Takeaways & closing notes