ChinaTalk Josh Wolfe on Elon v. Trump, R&D, Immigration
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Jun 7, 2025 
Josh Wolfe, founder of Lux Capital and a science enthusiast, dives into the tech landscape shaped by figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump. He highlights the critical role of immigrants in cultivating America's R&D base, arguing that restrictive policies hinder innovation. The conversation also touches on the surprisingly positive aspects of short videos in media and underscores the importance of philanthropy and literary reflections on personal narratives. Wolfe's insights blend optimism for technological advancement with a keen awareness of the challenges ahead.
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Elon-Trump Clash Is Noise
- The Elon-Trump conflict is mostly noise dominating headlines, distracting from more important issues.
- It was inevitable and irrelevant to deeper structural challenges in tech and politics.
Science Suffers From Funding Cuts
- US is losing talent and leadership in basic research due to funding cuts and immigration restrictions.
- Immigrants are crucial to scientific breakthroughs and America must welcome them to sustain innovation.
Invest More In Early Science
- Venture capital must increase early-stage science risk investments as government grants decline.
- Support scientists by licensing patents or starting companies around promising academic research.
