Trump's Accessibility, Portnoy's Battle, and Dangers of AI Robots, with Chamath Palihapitiya and Jason Calacanis of All-In | Ep. 1067

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May 7, 2025

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Jason Calacanis

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Chamath Palihapitiya

Chamath Palihapitiya, a venture capitalist and technology commentator, and Jason Calacanis, an internet entrepreneur, dive into provocative discussions surrounding the impact of social media on youth and the alarming rise of AI technology. They tackle the fallout of an antisemitic incident linked to Barstool Sports, explore the complexities of victimhood in today’s discourse, and express concerns over AI robots and their potential risks. The pair also compare Trump’s unique accessibility in politics with Biden's, emphasizing the implications of personal connections on policy.

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ANECDOTE

Portnoy's Auschwitz Offer Incident

Dave Portnoy offered a free trip to Auschwitz to the bar patrons who displayed an antisemitic sign as a learning opportunity.
A Temple student involved claimed victimhood and solicited donations, sparking controversy.

INSIGHT

Youth Struggles with Social Media

Social media creates a toxic environment where young people struggle with mental health and social disconnection.
This generation’s overprescription of medication and parenting contributes to their lack of resilience and superficiality.

ADVICE

Teach Critical Thinking to Kids

Engage children in critical thinking about social issues and media messages.
Analyze words and positions carefully before accepting or rejecting an opinion.

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Megyn Kelly opens the show by discussing the disgusting “F the Jews” sign that was paraded around a Barstool Sports bar in Philadelphia, how Dave Portnoy dealt with the controversy by offering to send the culprits to visit Auschwitz, one instigator who is now playing the victim, and more. Then Chamath Palihapitiya and Jason Calacanis, hosts of the “All-In” podcast, join to discuss the antisemitic student playing the victim over the incident in Dave Portnoy’s Barstool Sports bar, what effects social media has on youth and cancel culture, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg wanting to create AI “friends,” why social media can be destructive for children’s development and social lives, issues with AI chatbots and their alarming effects, an AI robot freaking out and attacking its handler, if we should be concerned about the rise of "smart" robots, debating America’s economic reliance on illegal immigrants, what level of due process they should be getting before deportation, whether Trump was serious about deporting millions of illegals, why Trump’s accessibility has transformed his administration, the differences between this and the Biden administration, Trump's embrace of many points of view, and more.

Jason: https://www.launch.co/
Chamath: https://allin.com/

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