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E1057: Founders Fund General Partner Keith Rabois on stock market bounce back, domain expertise being overrated, US/China issues, 2020 election, recipe for startups success, chaos making way for a new generation of entrepreneurs & much more!

This Week in Startups

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Work, Isolation, and Mental Health

This chapter examines the profound effects of high unemployment on startups and small businesses, particularly focusing on the mental and physical health ramifications of social isolation. It critiques financial solutions like Universal Basic Income, arguing they do not address the fundamental human need for work and community engagement. The chapter also highlights the rise of telemedicine during the pandemic and its potential to enhance healthcare access, while promoting a hopeful outlook on the relevance of education and homeschooling in fostering creativity.

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