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20VC: The Future of TikTok; Is it a Danger to US National Security| Why the "Woke Mind Virus" is a "Post-Modern Religion" and Is it Too Late to Reverse | Why the Education System is Broken | Investing Lessons from Wish, Palantir and Lady Gaga | Joe Lonsda

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

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The Illusion of Wokeness

This chapter examines the rise of wokeness in affluent societies, highlighting how the luxury of ideological debates often distracts from pressing systemic issues like healthcare and criminal justice inefficiencies. It critiques modern universities for fostering self-censorship and ideological homogeneity, proposing the establishment of the University of Austin as an alternative. The dialogue extends to geopolitics, addressing the impacts of nationalism and international relations, particularly regarding the influence of China and the complexities of supporting Ukraine.

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