

EP #38 Palmer Luckey's AMA: The Politics of Winning the A.I. Race
Apr 14, 2023
Palmer Luckey, inventor of the Oculus Rift and founder of Anduril Industries, shares captivating insights during an AMA session. He discusses the intersection of politics and innovation, emphasizing the importance of a precise defense program to safeguard global security. Luckey compares the U.S. and China's positions in the A.I. race, highlighting urgent technological needs. He also dives into the future of the metaverse, predicting its first significant step, and how sci-fi influences tech innovation, urging entrepreneurs to focus on skills rather than just passion.
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Precise Defense
- Strive for precise and accountable defense technology to minimize collateral damage and human rights abuses.
- Empower democratic institutions with advanced tools while holding them accountable for their actions.
Interest Rates & Politics
- Political monoculturalism in tech companies was a phenomenon of the zero-interest-rate era.
- Rising interest rates and increased competition are driving a return to sanity and ideological neutrality.
HoloSuit Adoption
- Harsha couldn't get Lockheed to adopt his HoloSuit for robot control, highlighting the US defense system's resistance to new tech.
- He found success with the Indian Army and Indian Space, demonstrating the limitations of US defense procurement.