In this podcast episode, two libertarian capitalists engage in a lively discussion about how a new Republican administration could influence technological progress. They foresee a wave of deregulation in areas such as cryptocurrency, AI, biotech, and space exploration. While they recognize the difficulties in regulating fast-evolving technologies like AI, they remain hopeful that cryptocurrencies could emerge as global stores of value and that AI might transform industries like finance and government. The conversation also highlights the need for a shift in government policy, advocating for effectiveness over safety in biotech. They explore the idea of moving from traditional nation-states to city-states in a future driven by technology. Addressing concerns about job loss due to AI, they argue that technological advancements have historically led to job creation rather than elimination. The episode wraps up with insights on how quantum computing could affect cryptocurrency and the importance of government deregulation to encourage innovation.
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