ChinaTalk TikTok, Tesla, Kanye and Open Source
Jul 24, 2020
Kevin Xu, an insightful author and advisor on open-source startups, dives into hot topics like the potential US ban on TikTok and the role of open-source tech in China's quest for self-reliance. He discusses the complexities of content moderation and transparency on social media platforms, arguing for a balance between freedom of speech and accountability. Additionally, Xu highlights the significance of open-source technology in the tech landscape and offers intriguing perspectives on how Kanye's views can reflect broader foreign policy lessons.
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Empathy for China
- Kevin Xu found Kanye West's statement about Chinese people being God's people, too, to be poignant.
- He felt it highlighted a lack of similar empathy in American politics and the detrimental 'fuck China' mentality.
Detrimental Focus
- America's focus on hindering China's growth is hurting America.
- A more thoughtful industrial policy is needed, focusing on staying ahead rather than just suppressing competition.
Aim Higher
- The US should adopt a more positive approach to its relationship with China, as suggested by Tony Blinken.
- The focus should be on aiming higher rather than simply trying to keep China down.