Remember that time Adam Conover, the guy behind “Adam Ruins Everything,” decided it was a brilliant idea to become a crypto shill for Sam Altman’s World? Yeah, he took a hard pass on being a crypto evangelist and dubbed his promotional stint “one of the dumbest things I have ever done.” Because who doesn’t love a red-faced comedian owning up to their questionable life choices?
In a classic “Oops, my bad” moment, Conover addressed the backlash following his ad for this eyeball-scanning crypto bizarre-o company. The reactions came pouring in like enthusiastic fans during a concert, especially from the likes of Rebecca Watson, aka Skepchick, who distilled World’s dubious exploits into a neat critique.
So, what’s the lesson here? If it sounds like a get-rich-quick scheme and feels like a sketchy sci-fi subplot, it might just be one. It’s a wild world out there, and sometimes, you’ve got to sift through the tech glitter to find the real treasure—or maybe just avoid stepping in it altogether.
Was Conover’s regret genuine? Are we all just one poorly-thought-out promo away from a life-altering cringe? Discuss below!
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