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Byrne Hobart - Optionality, Stagnation, and Secret Societies

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Navigating Productivity Stagnation

This chapter examines the challenges of productivity stagnation and the hidden motives of large institutions that may contribute to this issue. It discusses the impact of regulatory frameworks on innovation and explores the balance between technological advancement and safety concerns, using examples like flying cars. The conversation also considers the complexities of regulations in various sectors, particularly in relation to health technologies and genetic experimentation, highlighting the differing approaches taken by countries like the U.S. and China.

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