Uncommon Knowledge Peter Thiel, Leader Of The Rebel Alliance | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
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Nov 9, 2022 
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Technological Stagnation
- Technological progress has stagnated in the last 50 years, despite advancements in information technology.
- We were promised flying cars, but we only got incremental improvements like faster internet and smartphones.
Double-Edged Sword of Progress
- Science and technology advancements are double-edged swords, bringing both progress and potential dangers.
- This inherent risk makes society hesitant to fully embrace progress, contributing to the slowdown.
China's Path
- China's economic liberalization did not lead to democratization as predicted.
- They prioritized economic growth while maintaining a strict, one-party political system.