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Bannon`s War Room

Episode 4154: The Rise Of The Technocrats And Their Hate For America

Dec 27, 2024
Join Jack Posobiec, political commentator, D. Gavin Wax, attorney and commentator, and Mark Krikorian, immigration policy expert, as they tackle the rise of technocrats and their effects on American workers. They discuss the struggle of young Americans in tech, advocating for prioritizing domestic education over foreign hiring. The trio dives deep into the contentious H-1B visa debate, critiquing its impact on job opportunities and cultural values. They emphasize the importance of American citizens' interests in the face of tech influence and globalization.
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  • The podcast argues that America's cultural shift towards mediocrity threatens the development of necessary engineering talent for future innovation.
  • It highlights the crucial role of immigrants in scientific advancement, noting they constitute around 40% of American Nobel laureates in hard sciences.

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Impact of American Culture on Workforce Competitiveness

The discussion emphasizes the belief that American culture has shifted towards valuing mediocrity, affecting the quality of the workforce. The speaker argues that by celebrating achievements like popularity over academic excellence, the U.S. fails to cultivate the best engineering talent needed for future innovation. A cultural revival prioritizing hard work, nerdiness, and academic achievements is deemed essential for the country to reclaim its competitive edge globally. This cultural transformation, according to the speaker, is necessary to attract and retain top talent, both domestically and from abroad.

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