Wes Austin: Why Filing a Patent Is Way More Expensive Than You Think | DSH #1739
January 6, 2026
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as posted by the channelWhat happens when a patent lawyer becomes a stand-up comedian — and then starts talking about UFOs, AI, lawsuits, Hollywood, and politics?
In this long-form conversation, Wesley Austin breaks down the realities of patent law, bombing at open mics, anxiety, lawsuits, government secrecy, AI replacing white-collar jobs, and why money stops motivating you faster than people admit.
From filing $15K patents that can take years to approve, to working on secure phones for the NSA, to debating UFO sightings, Bigfoot, and government transparency — this episode moves fast, gets weird, and stays honest.
📚 What You’ll Learn
⚖️ Why patents can cost $30K+ over time
🎤 How comedians survive years of bombing
🧠 Why lawsuits wreck mental health
🤖 How AI is reshaping white-collar jobs
🛸 Why mass UFO sightings fascinate people
📺 How media narratives influence belief
💸 Why money has diminishing emotional returns
🎯 Why resilience matters more than talent
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