All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg Massive jobs revision, Kamala's wealth tax, polls vs prediction markets, end of race-based admissions
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Aug 23, 2024 The Labor Department has drastically revised job growth figures, raising alarms about economic data accuracy. There's a bold shift in college admissions post-race-based policies, pushing for merit over prestige. As the 2024 election heats up, the discussion contrasts polling with prediction markets to better understand voter behavior. Kamala Harris backs a 25% wealth tax on ultra-rich individuals, igniting debates about capitalism's future and potential drawbacks of taxing unrealized gains. Tune in for insights on these pressing issues!
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Sacks's Prediction
- David Sacks predicted the job growth revision.
- He tweeted about it a year ago and received a strong reaction.
Impact of Bad Data
- The economy is slower than initially reported, potentially leading to a larger Fed rate cut.
- Inaccurate data impacts decision-making, highlighting the need for reliable economic information.
Crowdsourced Data Collection
- Jason Calacanis mentions a crowdsourced data collection startup similar to what Chamath had created.
- This startup collected real-time data on prices, highlighting the potential for similar solutions for job growth numbers.