#76 How AI Rewrote Its Own Code To Survive | David Avrin
#76 How AI Rewrote Its Own Code To Survive | David Avrin  
Podcast: The David Guttman Podcast
Published On: Tue May 26 2026
Description: Anthropic reportedly ran kill-switch tests on its own AI and in over 70% of cases, the AI rewrote its own code to stay alive. I sat down with David Avrin to unpack what that means for your career, your kids, and the legacy you're leaving behind. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with David Avrin: Get David Avrin books: https://bit.ly/3RqeVXO Listen to David Avrin on all your favorite platforms! YouTube: https://bit.ly/4tXIttn Spotify https://bit.ly/3Rtn5yx Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4wJKJXD Connect with  David Avrin: Website: https://bit.ly/4uHowYI YouTube: https://bit.ly/4tXIttn Instagram: https://bit.ly/4v7SPrq Facebook: https://bit.ly/4abo9xp TikTok: https://bit.ly/4uuHVfn X: http://twitter.com/DavidAvrin LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4f88IcL Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome and intro 01:45 - Being a good guy in business 03:42 - Background and career overview 04:14 - The a cappella years 05:19 - Growing up and family background 07:36 - Misdiagnosed with terminal cancer at 24 09:22 - Is college still worth it? 10:13 - When your kid says no to college 16:19 - The case for taking a gap year 17:24 - Why some people embrace change and others don't 19:54 - Staying relevant in a shifting market 22:33 - Pivoting to professional speaking after 9/11 25:20 - Getting paid for your expertise 26:32 - Writing your first book 28:55 - How to use AI the right way 30:34 - How kids change everything 32:46 - Marriage, mistakes, and lessons learned 34:28 - Leaving a legacy for your kids 37:35 - Cloning yourself with AI 39:16 - Living with intention 40:32 - Does legacy really matter? 42:34 - Political divide and cynicism 43:44 - The dark side of AI and deepfakes 45:08 - When AI fights back 46:35 - Where technology is taking relationships 47:14 - The dating app crisis for men 49:14 - His daughter and MrBeast 50:51 - Using wealth to do good 53:34 - Young entrepreneurs rewriting the rules 55:46 - Why nice guys finish first 56:45 - Life after the kids leave 58:54 - Sending the elevator back down 1:00:24 - Being present for your kids 1:02:48 - Experiences over things 1:05:38 - Where to find David Avrin Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@RealDaveGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v