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Admitting Immigrants Based on Skills
54:12 - 1:00:18 (06:05)
Countries like Sweden and Finland have specified the number of folks they can accept who are uneducated or don't speak the language for their compassion-based immigration program. Admitting immigrants based on skills the country actually needs is more important than bringing in people who are net dependents on the government.
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The push for immigration and open borders can lead to a nationalist or populist backlash, and it is important for leaders to address national considerations around border security and the impact of free trade on the middle class.
54:12 - 56:35 (02:22)
Summary
The push for immigration and open borders can lead to a nationalist or populist backlash, and it is important for leaders to address national considerations around border security and the impact of free trade on the middle class.
ChapterAdmitting Immigrants Based on Skills
EpisodeE112: Is Davos a grift? Plus: globalist mishaps, debt ceilings, TikTok's endgame & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The issue of immigration and border security is often conflated by politicians to incite an emotional response from their voting base.
56:35 - 57:42 (01:07)
Summary
The issue of immigration and border security is often conflated by politicians to incite an emotional response from their voting base. The conversation should instead focus on a more nuanced policy that separates recruitment and the southern border.
ChapterAdmitting Immigrants Based on Skills
EpisodeE112: Is Davos a grift? Plus: globalist mishaps, debt ceilings, TikTok's endgame & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The United States needs to move to a point-based system for accepting immigrants based on skills, education and language proficiencies.
57:42 - 1:00:18 (02:36)
Summary
The United States needs to move to a point-based system for accepting immigrants based on skills, education and language proficiencies. Some countries in Europe have already adopted such a system and even allocate certain slots for unskilled immigrants based on compassion.