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Why America Stopped Innovating - And How We Can Start Again

Y Combinator Startup Podcast

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Bureaucracy and Innovation Stagnation

This chapter examines the hurdles posed by bureaucratic processes in government initiatives, particularly concerning rural broadband expansion. It critiques the lengthy application protocols that impede effective outcomes and stifle innovation, contrasting past achievements in infrastructure development with current regulatory challenges. The dialogue also emphasizes the transformative potential of technology and the need for reform in institutions like the NIH to foster scientific progress.

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