JOSEPH PLAZO’S QUESTION THAT ECHOED BEYOND THE CODE

In an era addicted to acceleration, Joseph Plazo offered something rare: pause. At the University of the Philippines, in a hall steeped in tradition and ambition, Joseph Plazo spoke not to impress, but to interrupt.---### The Opening Line That Changed the Atmosphere He didn’t offer promises. He offered paradox.“AI can beat the market. But

While the world leans harder on algorithms, Joseph Plazo offered something rare: pause. Before rows of scholars flown in from across Asia—NUS, Kyoto, HKUST, AIM— Joseph Plazo spoke not to impress, but to interrupt.---### A Beginning Like a Whispered Warning He didn’t offer promises. He offered paradox.“AI can beat the market. But only i