Diamandis: AI got 280x cheaper, yet the housing crisis persists — software scales, homes don't
PeterDiamandis · x · 2026-10-30
Peter Diamandis highlights a contrast: AI services can be made over 280x cheaper, yet the housing affordability crisis persists. Software distributes instantly; homes need land, materials, infrastructure, and permits. He argues the next phase of abundance requires people changing the physical world — and giving people roofs over their heads is the worthiest goal.
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