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"Almost complete nonsense."

October 20, 2023 / 01:07

This episode discusses Mark Andreessen's "Techno-Optimist Manifesto," the role of government and taxpayers in tech development, and critiques of libertarianism.

The conversation begins with a listener question from Karen Scott, prompting commentary on Andreessen's views. The host expresses admiration for Andreessen's intellect but criticizes his perceived juvenile behavior and libertarian stance.

There is a call for Andreessen to engage in dialogue, highlighting a disappointment in his lack of communication with those who challenge his ideas. The host emphasizes the irony of those who benefit from government support yet endorse libertarian principles.

TLDR

The episode critiques Mark Andreessen's libertarian views and calls for dialogue on tech's reliance on government support.

Episode

1:07
00:00:00
this question comes from a listener Karen Scott would love to hear your thoughts and commentary on Mark Andre's
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techno Optimist Manifesto almost every major tech company has been built on the back of the greatest metric capitalist
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in history and that's US government and middle- class taxpayers who are the limited partners who invested in GPS
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technology or Internet or DARPA or subsidies for vaccines and let me just say Mark andreon is a great mind he is
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I've spent a lot of time with him over the years he's also totally juvenile in his need to always talk people maybe sit
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down fella just sit down and the moment they have theirs they decide that they want out that they want they start
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endorsing this weird form of libertarianism and I find it just very disappointing that the people who should
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be the most patriotic often times end up being the least patriotic by the way Mark Andre come on and talk to me come
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on you used to talk all the time are you scared give me a break I thought you were smarter than me you always used to
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tell me that but just please don't be whining that's my invitation which you will not take cuz you you know can't
00:01:03
take a lesbian like this lesbian

Episode Highlights

  • Mark Andre's Libertarianism
    A critique of Mark Andre's views on capitalism and patriotism.
    “I find it just very disappointing...”
    @ 00m 42s
    October 20, 2023
  • An Invitation to Converse
    A call for Mark Andre to engage in dialogue.
    “Come on and talk to me!”
    @ 00m 50s
    October 20, 2023

Episode Quotes

  • The people who should be the most patriotic often end up being the least patriotic.
    "Almost complete nonsense."
  • Come on, you used to talk all the time!
    "Almost complete nonsense."

Key Moments

  • Tech Companies' Roots00:07
  • Critique of Libertarianism00:42
  • Invitation to Mark Andre00:50