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Dominic Cummings - COVID, Brexit, & Fixing Western Governance

Dwarkesh Podcast

CHAPTER

Navigating Governance Amidst Media Chaos

This chapter examines the struggles of the British government to maintain focus on crucial priorities while managing media distractions and crises. It highlights the challenges faced by prime ministers who often prioritize immediate problems over long-term policies, leading to ineffective governance. Additionally, the chapter critiques the bureaucratic inefficiencies exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic and reflects on the systemic issues that hinder responsive decision-making in times of urgent national need.

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