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#331 – Balaji Srinivasan: How to Fix Government, Twitter, Science, and the FDA

Oct 20, 2022
Balaji Srinivasan, an angel investor and author of "The Network State," dives into revolutionary ideas about governance and technology. He discusses the evolution of government towards 'network states' and critiques traditional regulatory systems like the FDA. Balaji explores how cryptocurrencies and digital identities can empower individuals, while also addressing the challenges of anonymity in online interactions. The conversation transcends to health care reform, advocating for personalized diagnostics and community involvement, all set against the backdrop of advancing technology.
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  • The network state aims to create a new form of government that starts as an online community, gains diplomatic recognition, and operates in the best interest of its members.
  • Occupying physical territories allows network states to foster collaboration, innovation, and synergy among community members.

Deep dives

The Network State: A Highly Aligned Online Community

The network state refers to a highly aligned online community that has the capacity for collective action and crowd funds territory around the world.

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