TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Preview of the episode (2:16) How did tech become less free speech oriented? (3:25) Why is PayPal so woke? (5:25) Woke Capitalism game (8:25) Corporations and governments collaborating to censor (10:24) Tracing political history in Silicon Valley (19:00) College educated vs. not is the biggest difference in US (22:30) Our elite is not democratic (25:03) Sponsors: Secureframe | Mercury | MarketerHire (27:38) David’s experience with student activism in the 1990s (29:45) David’s evolution on foreign policy (33:40) U.S. Russiaphobia (37:15) Why David supports big-tech regulations (41:15) How to do regulations well (46:00) Social Progress (51:00) Is classical liberalism a dead end? (53:53) Is Institutional Reform possible (56:00) Elon’s character arc and political journey (1:09:11) Will there be a parallel economy? (1:10:00) Employee entitlement was a bull-market phenomenon (1:13:11) Accountability for elites is the solution
Agreed, he also holds the parental role as well. Reins them in when things get out of hand slightly. I noticed this 4 or 5 episodes ago when things got a bit spicy, bordering on childish/ unprofessional. The following episode and since has been noticeably less so, I though to myself, Papa Sacks definitely had a stern word or two with the kids. 😂
This podcast is quite insightful. As a Dane employed at a technical university, I've observed the gradual influence of certain American phenomena on our own discourse. A prime example is the presence of a Black Lives Matter organization in Denmark, despite the minimal occurrence of police violence and a relatively small population of individuals of African descent.
As a Norwegian married with a Dane I didnt quite get your point? The presence of BLM in Scandinavian societies doesnt present any real disturbance imho. Perhaps you see it different, and I would be curious to know why?
@@Danny-qt5vt You make a valid point that this issue doesn't necessarily create any disturbances. I simply highlighted its existence to demonstrate how elements of the American culture war are projected onto Scandinavia, even when it seems out of place. Additionally, while BLM might not pose any problems, other imported phenomena can have an impact. This is evident in 1) university and company hiring policies that focus on factors such as gender, race, and sexuality, and 2) the way traditional left-wing groups align with immigrants to gain power, which closely resembles the approach taken in the United States.
Being a Phd student at NYU I was surprised by the lack of wokeness, which is probably due to 90% of the engineering students being international, competitive and hence couldn't care less about woke activism.
Great pod. Letting your guest speak, other podcasters should learn! Two thoughts: - you should make a note in the beginning if the pod was recorded 4 months earlier - wow, that was a fast ending 😂
Agreed. After all, in April 2023, media on both "sides" have demonstrated their ability to fabricate and roll on (and pay a fine, consequences be damned). (Ref: 1:01:52).
Four episodes and such great guests! Just a teeny bit of advice: slow down a bit and decide how to phrase what you want to ask. I’ve learned from watching Lex Fridman that it’s okay to form a thought AFTER a guest finishes his thought. No one minds a momentary pause in a good conversation; as hosts we’ve just been trained to barrel along like we’re going to run out of time before a commercial break.😄
Sacks is brilliant. One of America’s best minds. The command of the English language he possesses is remarkable. I am grateful he chooses to be a part of the American political dialogue (the mess that it is) when he could just be fucking off on some island somewhere.
Really liked the discussion about accountability and trust at the end. Reminiscent of what I'm calling the "Trust Algorithm." The components are Accountability, Authority, and Capability. If all are in sync, the system is set up well for maximum trust. If there is dysfunction and/or lack of trust, address the inconsistencies between the 3 components. Just thinking out loud.
Would be so much more interesting if you played Devil's Advocate, or pushed back, or even steel manned the other side. As it stands it's just a partisan-lite conversation. Sacks is smart -- don't be afraid to challenge him (instead of rushing to buttress his every statement.)
One critique of David Sacks is his persistent belief in the populist misconception that politics (in the American context) ever has been, a bottom-up process.
I'm not exactly sure what that means, but the level of control over individual Americans that the state exerts has been increasing dramatically, especially since the end of ww2 and after 2008 with the nationalization of banking. I think historically American political power followed wealth, not ethnicity as in much of the rest of the world
@@insaaanestuff I think we agree. My point was mainly that getting "true democracy" isnt really a realistic, or even worthwile goal. Instead the goal should be a healthy elite with a narrative driving them that is in line with the true goal of any good state, namely the health of the people. Health being primary an aesthetic judgment of the people, ie. wise, physiologically and psychologically in balance, leading productive lives, even beutifull architecture, clean streets and active social lives should be taken into account.
Really digging the content, but what’s up with the super abrupt endings? You have these epic guests come on and they’re actually super engaged in the convo, but then they seem caught off guard when the interview is ended. You gotta warn a brotha.
Good guests and discussions, midroll ads are tacky though. Why not just buy bitcoin and then do no ads. Who needs money anyway once you have bitcoin...
people always call sacks a republican but I think hes more of a classical liberal. I see myself as a classical liberal too. I think the alt-right is more classical liberal than either the mainstream democrat or republican party these days.
What is the difference between a civilian and a citizen? A "citizen" legally belongs to a nation, and is entitled to protections and privileges such as the right to vote. A "civilian" is someone who is not in the armed forces. In the United States, almost all people serving in the armed forces are citizens
why is college degree the biggest determinant of voting behavior? I feel like going to college made me more racist because I saw the woke people up close.
Sacks is great at business but his political beliefs are detached from reality. He can’t complain about rights of a group being violated if that group does nothing but advocate for violating the rights of others. Completely and totally nonsensical
