
The Rubin Report Tech Legend Gives His Odds of Elon Musk Successfully Cutting Gov't | Joe Lonsdale
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Dec 20, 2024 Joe Lonsdale, co-founder of Palantir Technologies and a prominent venture capitalist, shares his insights on the inefficiencies of government spending and the rise of political influence among tech leaders. He discusses how Silicon Valley became 'woke' and the importance of fostering critical thinking in education. Lonsdale emphasizes the potential of technology to address complex government problems and the need for regulatory reform. He also touches on the innovative prospects in AI, defense, and the upcoming challenges that the tech industry faces.
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Early Programming and Hacking
- Joe Lonsdale programmed games on RTI calculators and computers as a child.
- He learned about hacking from older friends in the early internet days.
PayPal Mafia's Success
- The "PayPal Mafia" succeeded due to its concentration of talent and shared ambition, not ideology.
- It included future legends like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel.
Silicon Valley's Political Lean
- Silicon Valley's leftward lean is attributed to the existing culture within universities and the lack of political focus amongst early tech leaders.
- Many simply went along with the prevailing norms to avoid conflict.

