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The Space Race and Money.
In this episode, Eric Weinstein and Peter Thiel discuss the idea that the world is not in a funding crisis as there is enough money in the system, but rather a shortage of capable people who know what to do. They also talk about the benefits of the new space race and address some misconceptions related to rocket fuel usage.
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The advancements in space technology could lead to great scientific and engineering breakthroughs.
1:05:40 - 1:09:02 (03:21)
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The advancements in space technology could lead to great scientific and engineering breakthroughs. Criticisms of the space race ignore the minimal effects on climate change and fail to acknowledge the positive impact certain individuals, such as Elon Musk with Tesla, can have on the environment.
ChapterThe Space Race and Money.
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Robert Greene discusses with David Sacks the issue of private initiative, and how there's no shortage of money, but rather capable people who know what to do with that money.
1:09:02 - 1:10:12 (01:10)
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Robert Greene discusses with David Sacks the issue of private initiative, and how there's no shortage of money, but rather capable people who know what to do with that money. There's a contempt for private initiative, especially evident in the hatred towards innovators like Elon Musk who have done more to reduce carbon emissions than any government program.