Chapter
Challenges of Providing Internet Access to Developing Countries
19:42 - 22:36 (02:53)
Despite offering guaranteed internet access to an entire country, there was infighting and accusations of license theft and monetization leading to delays in making the project a reality. The speaker expresses concern that many countries in similar situations may not learn from this experience.
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The rise of autocrats in developing countries who seek more power by controlling defense, budget, and the central bank is a concerning trend.
19:42 - 21:21 (01:39)
Summary
The rise of autocrats in developing countries who seek more power by controlling defense, budget, and the central bank is a concerning trend. There is skepticism that these countries will learn from failed attempts at increased power in the past.
ChapterChallenges of Providing Internet Access to Developing Countries
EpisodeE87: Emerging markets, Sri Lanka, 9.1% CPI, market sentiment, NASA's Webb telescope & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Five years ago, Google offered to bring guaranteed internet access to Sri Lanka through Google Loon, but due to infighting in the government over spectrum licensing, the project was abandoned.
21:21 - 22:36 (01:14)
Summary
Five years ago, Google offered to bring guaranteed internet access to Sri Lanka through Google Loon, but due to infighting in the government over spectrum licensing, the project was abandoned. The balloons would have covered Sri Lanka for free, but the government's hesitation led to Google servicing other countries instead.