I'm really excited that the world has shifted to AI, because the blockchain use-case alone would be less appealing without it. Building a new financial model because 'it's better' has never built a product that scales properly. But when you find the ride demand markets for it, everything else falls into place. 

AI is the catalyst for new energy and financial models no doubt. Now all we need is the thing that tips the scale. Something kinda catastrophic you know.

true, but innovation would also do and that would be preferable , if someone does something spectacular,  everybody will follow

idk but fear is the biggest catalyst for change, especially mass population change.