Bold Names From AI and Defense Tech, to Tariffs and the New Streaming Wars: The Best of Bold Names
Aug 29, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of AI and humanoid robots as experts share insights on emerging technologies. Discover how tariffs are reshaping global supply chains and the economic landscape amid geopolitical shifts. Explore the booming online sports betting market and its transformative effects. Plus, get a glimpse into the digital age's impact on entertainment and the need for regulation. Reflect on the evolving entrepreneurial spirit in tech, with tales from venture capitalists and industry leaders.
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Rethink Defense Spending And Deterrence
- Palmer Luckey argues the U.S. should prioritize easy-to-produce advanced munitions and sell defensive tools to allies.
- He says this can maintain deterrence while potentially lowering overall defense spending.
Tariffs Trigger Long Supply-Chain Ripples
- Evan Smith says tariff shocks create long-lasting bullwhip effects across supply chains.
- He warns geopolitics are now a primary driver of corporate strategy, not just economics.
Peace Comes Before Free Trade
- Evan Smith flips Friedman's thesis: peace enables trade, not vice versa.
- He traces globalization's unraveling to shifts in security and assertive states like China and Russia.
