

AI Jobs, $100m Offers, & Two Plans for Iran 6/18/25
Jun 18, 2025
Retired General Wesley Clark shares his insights on U.S. military strategy regarding Iran, advocating for a balanced approach of diplomacy and military readiness. Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang raises crucial concerns about AI's threat to the job market, emphasizing the need for protective measures like Universal Basic Income. They also touch on the competitive landscape for AI talent, with big players offering hefty salaries, and highlight recent shifts in food industry practices towards eliminating artificial ingredients.
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Two-Track Iran Strategy
- Have parallel military and diplomatic plans to manage Iran's nuclear threat effectively.
- Use negotiations and leverage to pressure Iran rather than direct bombings of nuclear sites.
Iran's Calculus on Nuclear Ambitions
- Iran's regime will only concede if it feels intense pressure and has no escape.
- A live-and-let-live approach could end the conflict if Iran abandons nuclear ambitions.
The Necessity of Clear War Ends
- Engaging in military conflict without a clear end state leads to prolonged chaos and failure.
- Lessons from Iraq and Libya show the importance of strategic planning before intervention.