The Importance of Distinguishing Between Different Types of Science

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Force should be a last resort when trying to convince others, persuasion is more effective
The presentation of evidence and persuasion in regards to vaccines has been lacking
The science on masks has changed over time, causing confusion
There is a difference between scientific principles like Maxwell's equations and recent research papers
Maxwell's equations are a solid and respected form of science

Balaji Srinivasan makes a return appearance to The Knowledge Project, this time to go in-depth on Web3, Crypto, and the state of the world today. Srinivasan offers his unfiltered thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages of established democracies, the Russia-Ukraine situation, housing as an investment, education, legacy wealth, and which country he would bet on to dominate the future.

Srinivasan is the former CTO of Coinbase and General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, and is an early investor in many successful tech companies and crypto protocols. He is also the author of the book The Network State: How To Start a New Country.

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