Ray Dalio: I Predicted 2008, I Know What Comes Next

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Thursday, 30 July 2026 - 1 hour 31 minutes

The man who predicted the 2008 crash says the warning signs are flashing again! Ray Dalio, founder of the world's largest hedge fund, reveals why we are in an AI bubble, why the US has already entered its decline, and what he thinks is coming next.

Ray Dalio is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, which he grew from his two-bedroom apartment to roughly 150 billion dollars under management. He is the author of ‘Principles’, ‘Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order’, and ‘How Countries Go Broke'.

He explains:

◼ Why he agrees we are in an AI bubble, and what actually makes bubbles burst

◼ Why he believes cash is the worst place to store your money over time

◼ The five forces behind his "big cycle”, and where he thinks we are now

◼ Why he says the US and UK are already in the decline, and what comes next

◼ What AI will do to jobs, and who ends up on each side of the wealth gap

The views expressed are those of the guest, and this conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice.

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