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@j4ck.eth
GE i’ve shifted from a naive globalist to a staunch American patriot over the last 2 years. i’m not an imperialist but i would deffo build systems to protect our way of life and world view - liberty, education, and social mobility. we have our issues to iron out but i believe in us maybe a spicy take idk
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Ty for sharing this. I'm generally pro global competition, but with China’s recent moves I'm becoming more pro “protectionism” from the perspective of deepening American competitiveness and ties with allies.
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@benersing
Not sure I can fully get behind the notion that America stands for “liberty, education and social mobility” It was once true, and it may be yet again, but I don't believe it is now. Frankly not sure what “America” is anymore.
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feel this for sure. i’m definitely tech privileged. likely a naive NYC bubble brain i got pretty amped by Balaji 4h podcast with Eric Jorgensen. i’m looking to the stars and interested in increasing lifetimes. i am optimistic, pro tech, and pro progress. we can still aim for greatness. nowhere i’d rather be �
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Totally get it. Having lived in NYC for 6 years myself, I understand. It is unfortunately a microcosm of idealism (IMHO) and not a norm. Always good to be optimistic, while remaining grounded to the reality of the 99.9% (which is most of the rest of the world).
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yeah 😬 big true
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