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The Techno-Optimist Manifesto with Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz

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Technology is egalitarian - homeless vs president

The internet and smartphones have democratized access to information, enabling even the poorest individuals to have better access to knowledge than the President of the United States in the 1980s. Digital technologies, including smartphones and internet access, are more widespread globally than electricity or running water in homes. The digital technology divide is no longer a significant concern as the global smartphone market expanded to 5 billion people, driving down prices and making access more equitable. This demonstrates that leaning into markets and technology can make essential goods and services available to everyone, fostering greater equality.

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