Larry Downes

Author of five books on technology's impact on business and society. Writes for The Washington Post and Harvard Business Review.

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Jan 6, 2025 • 41min

Episode 2294: Larry Downes' non-MAGA plan to shrink the Federal bureaucracy

Larry Downes, a best-selling tech author known for examining technology's societal impacts, tackles the inefficiencies of the federal government. He questions the necessity of numerous Social Security offices and highlights the dismal 12% user satisfaction with user services. Advocating for e-government solutions, Downes explores international models from Estonia and Denmark, emphasizing digital transformation's potential to streamline bureaucracy while addressing political roadblocks. He argues this modernization could enhance transparency and efficiency without privatizing essential services.

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