Moment of Zen podcast with @erik, @antonio and @dwr discussing tech, culture, and beyond.

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there are plenty of things to want us to build faster, but we're doing ok on the sub front

Damn. I’ve thought about the deflationary force of AI on capital inputs but not on consumption itself. 

Not a moment too soon! Super.

has there been a decent repudiation of 'elon et al like H1-B's because it turns employees into indentured workers'?

I see what you're saying but let me give a counterpoint:

Do you think it's good for a team to not trade for an awesome player because they are afraid that some current players (who they like) are going to be upset about having to ride the bench?

In my view, how the team as a whole is doing (US) is ultimately what's going to be better for everyone.  Big innovations really do trickle down. And what hurts now will be to our benefit in the coming years.

Vitriol on X against Sriram’s appointment has so far led to what seems to me a very positive outcome:

Sacks and Elon have publicly stood up for putting meritocracy over nationalism when it comes to solving the most critical problems facing the US and the world. 

A very silver lining to an idiotic cloud.

Tech pushing back hard against MAGA base continues to seem like a very good sign and a very healthy development.

Tech pushing back hard against MAGA base continues to seem like a very good sign and a very healthy development.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/f-k-yourself-elon-musks-reply-to-maga-supporters-as-h-1b-visa-debate-intensifies-7351957/amp/1

The most important contradiction within the side of MAGA saying "admitting smart immigrants is bad bc they steal our jobs" is that this same part of MAGA prides itself on being proud that real Americans are "Winners".

But true winners don't base their actions on fear of competition.

Say it with me: "@balajis.eth was right"

"After this election it’s possible the republican party shifts toward “hire only Americans” policies - a major backlash against tech libertarians who rely on skilled immigrants"

- Balaji 5 months ago

Say it with me: "@balajis.eth was right"

"After this election it’s possible the republican party shifts toward “hire only Americans” policies - a major backlash against tech libertarians who rely on skilled immigrants"

- Balaji 5 months ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XgD6CXoGhA

but I was told mood affiliation would lead to salvation!

Elons net worth has risen 66% since Trumps win..averaging ab $4 billion per day.

Mars might be closer than we think?

rocket man bad

also: can we have a ride?

So not a single high res photo of the drones despite them flying over highly populated areas. Got it