Nat's Notes Truth, Technology, and Building the Future (Anthology of Balaji by Eric Jorgenson)
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Nov 17, 2023 The podcast explores topics such as the potential end of death, government regulation inhibiting innovation, the impact of technology on reducing inequality, the excitement around cryptocurrency, the printing of digital wealth, the distinction between scientific and political truth, the corruption of science, and the limitations of peer review in scientific research.
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Technology Aims To Reduce Mortality
- Technology's ultimate purpose is reducing mortality because scarcity stems from finite human time.
- Increasing lifespans effectively expands available time and reduces scarcity across domains.
Ride Apps Transformed Cities Quickly
- Eric recalls Uber and Airbnb overcoming taxi and hotel rules to unlock massive value and convenience.
- He notes cities like Pittsburgh transformed overnight by on-demand ride services.
Push Back On Stifling Regulation
- Challenge outdated regulations that block innovation in taxis, hotels, medicine, and aviation.
- Allow informed risk-taking and reward early volunteers who test new therapies to accelerate cures.