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Tony Blair - Life of a PM, The Deep State, Lee Kuan Yew, & AI's 1914 Moment

Dwarkesh Podcast

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Challenges of Making Change

Making change is challenging due to resistance from the system and vested interests. People often face obstacles such as government distractions, events, crises, and scandals, which make it hard to stay focused on the core task of reform. Additionally, there is a certain rhythm to making change; initial proposals are met with resistance, the implementation process is difficult, but afterward, there is a realization that more could have been done. Vested interests, such as reliance on heavy fuel oil for electricity in countries with abundant solar and wind resources, also contribute to the difficulty in implementing change.

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