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Sam Altman Part 1: Building God, Scanning Eyeballs

Dystopia Now

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Trade Deficits and Utopian Ventures

This chapter explores the complex dynamics of trade deficits, using personal trade relationships as a lens to understand national issues. It delves into the surreal political landscape of the Trump era, highlighting the role of Peter Navarro and the ambitions of wealthy techno-libertarians to establish new governance models in territories like Greenland. The discussion raises ethical concerns around neo-colonialism and the implications of these radical ideas for existing societies.

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