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E98: Solving America’s Problems with Joe Lonsdale
Nov 28, 2024
Joe Lonsdale, co-founder of Palantir and founder of the Cicero Institute, shares his vision for tackling America's pressing issues. He discusses the need for accountability and innovative solutions in healthcare, education, and homelessness. Lonsdale critiques government unions and emphasizes local reforms over federal policies to drive meaningful change. He advocates for a data-driven approach to prison reform and envisions a future where technology and effective leadership foster resilience in overcoming social challenges.
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- Joe Lonsdale advocates for targeted philanthropy in systems like education and healthcare, emphasizing accountability and non-partisan efforts for better results.
- He debunks the myth that increased spending alone improves underperforming schools, promoting school choice and performance-based funding instead.
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The conversation emphasizes the importance of targeted philanthropy that aims to improve systems like education, healthcare, and criminal justice. Joe Lonsdale illustrates how his organization, Cicero, focuses on non-partisan efforts to improve the effectiveness of programs funded by taxpayer dollars. An example given is the reform of training programs, where a shift in funding criteria based on job placement outcomes significantly raised salaries for participants. This approach highlights how accountability and results-driven frameworks can lead to meaningful improvements in people's lives.
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