Albert Brooks Sees His 2011 Novel Coming True With Jon Ossoff

Filmmaker Albert Brooks predicted in his 2011 novel "Twenty Thirty" a blockbuster weight-loss drug, generational conflict, and a Jewish president, and now sees parallels with Senator Jon Ossoff's rise. Brooks told a friend, "My entire book is going to come true," after watching Ossoff's campaign speech. Brooks, 79, notes Ossoff, like his fictional President Matthew Bernstein, has a Jewish father and non-Jewish mother, which he says creates a unique perspective. He compares Ossoff's appeal to Barack Obama's emergence, citing his captivating communication style and focus on practical issues like healthcare and the economy, which he believes can overcome antisemitism. Brooks also discusses other predictions from the novel, including smartwatches, self-driving cars, and health kiosks, which he sees materializing today. He expresses concern about generational economic tensions and AI's impact, and he firmly predicts Ossoff will become president, possibly in 2028 or 2032.