The Pomp Podcast Why The World Is Moving Towards Bitcoin, India, & Networks | Balaji Srinivasan
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Sep 17, 2025 
Balaji Srinivasan, an entrepreneur and author of The Network State, explores the shifting global landscape. He highlights China's economic and tech expansion, contrasting it with India's rapid infrastructure growth. Discussion delves into how India navigates between major powers, the competitive talent landscape, and the importance of digital assets like Bitcoin over traditional ones. Balaji also shares insights on his Network School, a platform for fostering innovative startup societies. Expect a lively take on geopolitics and future economies!
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China Leading On Physical Metrics
- China has overtaken the U.S. on many physical metrics like energy, manufacturing, and research output.
- Balaji argues observable data shows China is building real physical capacity, not just rhetoric.
Create Founder-Friendly Regulatory Zones
- Create localized regulatory zones that let founders move at the speed of physics.
- Give founders plenary authority to edit laws in a special economic zone to accelerate hardware and robotics development.
Seeing India’s Transformation Firsthand
- Balaji recounts visiting India in the 2010s and being shocked at infrastructure improvements like 5G and modern airports.
- He says first-hand visits recalibrated his view of India's rapid execution and growth.
