What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead Trump’s Ukraine Ultimatum That Wasn’t
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Nov 26, 2025 The discussion explores the growing divide within the GOP over AI policy, highlighting tensions between populists and tech advocates. Walter analyzes the significance of Xi's call to Trump, especially regarding Taiwan and Ukraine. There’s intriguing data on why conservative women are having more children. The podcast also delves into Trump’s complicated Ukraine peace plan, revealing aims to pressure Europe into funding the conflict, while highlighting Europe’s geopolitical challenges and potential for renewal.
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AI As A Civilizational Disruption
- AI represents a transformative information-processing revolution bigger than LLMs alone and will disrupt jobs across sectors.
- Walter Russell Mead warns society must manage trade-offs between rapid AI adoption and social costs through smart regulation.
Regulate To Capture Benefits Without Killing Innovation
- Regulate AI like other transformative techs: safety standards, industry rules, and protections will be necessary.
- Design policies to let innovation continue while giving citizens tangible value for their data and medical contributions.
Data Should Deliver Tangible Returns
- Data has economic value and current models underpay individuals whose data fuels tech profits.
- Mead suggests exploring mechanisms to return value to citizens, especially when medical data yields commercial gains.