Making Sense with Sam Harris

#259 — The Reckoning to Come

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Sep 1, 2021
Balaji Srinivasan, a serial entrepreneur and former CTO of Coinbase, delves into critical civilizational challenges and potential solutions. He explores the evidence of American decline and the rising powers of India and China. They discuss how outdated regulations preserve monopolies and the transformative potential of blockchain technology. Srinivasan highlights cybersecurity issues and the implications of U.S. cryptocurrency regulation. The conversation also touches on wealth inequality, decentralized journalism, and the future of governance amid rapid technological advancements.
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American Decline

  • American decline is evident in institutional failures, from government to media.
  • This includes an inept COVID response and a poorly managed Afghanistan exit.
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Shifting Global Power

  • While U.S. state capacity declines, China and India's have risen.
  • India, despite being less discussed, is on an impressive growth trajectory.
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Flipped Political Spectrum

  • The 21st century mirrors the 20th, with a potential flip in the political spectrum.
  • The US represents the ethno-masochist left and China the ethno-nationalist right.
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