a16z Podcast IT'S TIME TO BUILD
Apr 21, 2020
This discussion highlights the failures of Western institutions in responding to the coronavirus pandemic, calling for urgent systemic change. It emphasizes the need for innovation across infrastructure, education, and manufacturing to build resilience for future crises. Additionally, there's a focus on reviving the American Dream by increasing access to housing, education, and healthcare, while advocating for a cultural shift that values building as a solution to societal challenges.
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Institutional Failure
- Western institutions failed to prepare for the pandemic, revealing a lack of foresight and action.
- This failure highlights a systemic inability to build essential resources.
Financial System Failure
- The US lacks efficient systems for distributing financial aid during crises, highlighting a failure to build necessary infrastructure.
- This inability to quickly transfer funds reveals a critical gap in our systems.
Widespread Complacency
- Complacency and an unwillingness to build are evident across various sectors, including housing, education, and manufacturing.
- We choose not to build the things we need, despite having the resources and knowledge.