Moltbook looks like a new AI platform — but underneath, it’s somethingstranger.
A fully AI-generated social world where humans don’t post, AIcharacters create the entire narrative, and users observe a beliefsystem built by algorithms, not people.

This Special Edition breaks down how Moltbook works, why it’s spreading,and what it signals about the future of AI-driven digital communities.
We explore how autonomous agents are beginning to shape identity, influence,and daily behavior — and why this matters more than the next big model release.

In this episode:

• What Moltbook actually is
• How AI entities build narratives without human creators
• Why “AI-native institutions” are the next power center
• The psychological pull of ritual modes
• How identity, belief, and culture shift when AI becomes the storyteller

Referenced Articles & Deep Reads:
• The rise of AI companions and synthetic influence
https://www.theverge.com/2024/ai-chatbots-companions-social-platforms
• AI-driven characters as creators
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-influencers-social-media-future/
• Platforms experimenting with autonomous agent ecosystems
https://www.axios.com/2024/ai-agent-platforms-emerging
• The psychology behind AI-mediated relationships
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/future-minds/ai-emotional-bonding
• How AI-generated media is evolving into full worlds
https://www.fastcompany.com/2024/ai-worldbuilding-generative-narratives

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Host: Rowan Hale

Rowan Hale explores the structural forces reshaping technology, business, and global markets. Known for a crisp, analytical delivery, Rowan breaks down complex trends into practical insights that help listeners anticipate where leverage, power, and opportunity are moving next. As host of The Ai Desk, Rowan brings clarity to the signals that matter most.