Episode
E40: A Bestie gets COVID, Delta breakthrough, Billionaire Space Race & more
1:18:46
Published: Fri Jul 16 2021
Description
Show Notes: 0:00 Bestie game show: Who got COVID? How was the experience? 9:30 Delta breakthrough causing concern, potential new approaches, vaccine mandates 24:26 Implications on the economy, will people self-isolate even without government shutdowns? 40:09 Billionaire Space Race: Addressing the negativity, benefits of innovators 47:29 Investments in space, parallels to 1500's maritime shipping, potential for global broadband 1:04:07 Besties go to space, Bezos' cheap shot, Elon's support, Melvin Capital's tough first half of 2021 Follow the besties: https://twitter.com/chamath https://linktr.ee/calacanis https://twitter.com/DavidSacks https://twitter.com/friedberg Follow the pod: https://twitter.com/theallinpod https://linktr.ee/allinpodcast Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://twitter.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit: https://twitter.com/TheZachEffect Referenced in the show: WSJ Opinion - What Drives GOP Resistance to Vaccines? https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-drives-gop-resistance-to-vaccines-11623190392 NYT - Some Republican Leaders Speak Up for Vaccines https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/07/14/world/covid-variant-vaccine-updates Reuters - Living with COVID-19: Israel changes strategy as Delta variant hits https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/living-with-covid-19-israel-changes-strategy-delta-variant-hits-2021-07-13/ Study Finds - Over 200 COVID ‘long hauler’ symptoms identified, many lasting longer than 6 months https://www.studyfinds.org/200-covid-long-hauler-symptoms/ CNN Opinion - Richard Branson's disappointing space jaunt https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/12/opinions/richard-branson-jeff-bezos-space-flight-is-a-waste-thomas/index.html Truth Out Op-ed - Billionaire Tax Cheat Travels to Space for a Few Minutes https://truthout.org/articles/billionaire-tax-cheat-travels-to-space-for-a-few-minutes Fox News - Richard Branson says critics are 'not fully educated' on benefits of space travel https://www.foxnews.com/media/richard-branson-critics-not-fully-educated-space-travel CNBC - Investment in space companies put at record $8.9 billion in 2020 despite Covid https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/25/investing-in-space-companies-hits-record-8point9-billion-in-2020-report.html Bloomberg - Melvin Struggles to Shake Reddit Attack With 46% Loss So Far https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-08/melvin-can-t-shake-reddit-attack-with-46-loss-in-first-half Books: Andy Weir - Project Hail Mary https://www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-Mary-Andy-Weir/dp/0593135202 Jeremy England - Every Life Is on Fire https://www.amazon.com/Every-Life-Fire-Thermodynamics-Explains/dp/1541699017 Tweets: https://twitter.com/ScottAdamsSays/status/1415287991954640901 https://twitter.com/micsolana/status/1415122089720254467 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1414157827145404419 https://twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1413521627116032001 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1386825367948644352
Chapters
The podcast discusses a breakthrough in the game Infection that occurred outdoors at a restaurant and the possibility of recruiting new players for the game.
00:00 - 02:44 (02:43)
Summary
The podcast discusses a breakthrough in the game Infection that occurred outdoors at a restaurant and the possibility of recruiting new players for the game.
EpisodeE40: A Bestie gets COVID, Delta breakthrough, Billionaire Space Race & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
A person shares their experience of contracting COVID-19 after dining at a covered outdoor area of a restaurant, with symptoms appearing a day after exposure.
02:44 - 09:43 (06:59)
Summary
A person shares their experience of contracting COVID-19 after dining at a covered outdoor area of a restaurant, with symptoms appearing a day after exposure. Recovery took around five days, with mild fever as a symptom.
EpisodeE40: A Bestie gets COVID, Delta breakthrough, Billionaire Space Race & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
With the increase in COVID-19 variants, experts believe that booster shots for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be necessary to maintain immunity to the virus.
09:44 - 17:12 (07:28)
Summary
With the increase in COVID-19 variants, experts believe that booster shots for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be necessary to maintain immunity to the virus. Even with high vaccination rates in the US, the international population will still be at risk, and continued monitoring of virus variants will be necessary.
EpisodeE40: A Bestie gets COVID, Delta breakthrough, Billionaire Space Race & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The rise of the delta variant has made people hesitant to travel and engage in public activities, causing a shift in the way we approach safety measures such as vaccinations.
17:12 - 26:20 (09:08)
Summary
The rise of the delta variant has made people hesitant to travel and engage in public activities, causing a shift in the way we approach safety measures such as vaccinations. Vaccinations are now required in many settings and the push to get everyone vaccinated has become more urgent.
EpisodeE40: A Bestie gets COVID, Delta breakthrough, Billionaire Space Race & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The refusal of a significant number of people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 may result in economic repercussions and discrimination.
26:20 - 33:34 (07:13)
Summary
The refusal of a significant number of people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 may result in economic repercussions and discrimination. Politicians might try to slow down the economy due to a fear of a new outbreak, and individuals may cancel travel and social activities.
EpisodeE40: A Bestie gets COVID, Delta breakthrough, Billionaire Space Race & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The speaker expresses their concern about the potential economic ripples that may result from the psychological effects of the pandemic, despite the policies and science behind the decisions made.
33:34 - 41:21 (07:47)
Summary
The speaker expresses their concern about the potential economic ripples that may result from the psychological effects of the pandemic, despite the policies and science behind the decisions made. They also touch on how traditional media is trying to stay relevant amidst the chaos.
EpisodeE40: A Bestie gets COVID, Delta breakthrough, Billionaire Space Race & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the market opportunities and potential risks involved in space travel, drawing parallels to the early days of maritime travel and trade, while also addressing some of the criticisms of billionaires investing in space exploration.
41:21 - 50:51 (09:30)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the market opportunities and potential risks involved in space travel, drawing parallels to the early days of maritime travel and trade, while also addressing some of the criticisms of billionaires investing in space exploration.
EpisodeE40: A Bestie gets COVID, Delta breakthrough, Billionaire Space Race & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The evolution of technology is accelerating, and in the future, the human species may be able to create items in the same way as Star Trek's replicator.
50:51 - 1:04:07 (13:15)
Summary
The evolution of technology is accelerating, and in the future, the human species may be able to create items in the same way as Star Trek's replicator. Elon Musk's leadership is paving the way towards a revolutionary future, with his company's focus on providing broadband internet access to billions of people.
EpisodeE40: A Bestie gets COVID, Delta breakthrough, Billionaire Space Race & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The speaker recounts a moment of inspiration about going to space and discusses the idea of gifting a ticket to space as a transformative present.
1:04:07 - 1:08:31 (04:24)
Summary
The speaker recounts a moment of inspiration about going to space and discusses the idea of gifting a ticket to space as a transformative present. They also touch upon the von Karman line controversy and the idea of a family trip to space.
EpisodeE40: A Bestie gets COVID, Delta breakthrough, Billionaire Space Race & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
This podcast discusses the definition of space and the threshold required to be considered an astronaut, which varies depending on different countries and regulatory bodies.
1:08:31 - 1:13:53 (05:21)
Summary
This podcast discusses the definition of space and the threshold required to be considered an astronaut, which varies depending on different countries and regulatory bodies. It also emphasizes the importance of advancing humanity's capabilities and inspiring people to do incredible things.
EpisodeE40: A Bestie gets COVID, Delta breakthrough, Billionaire Space Race & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The speaker describes their experience of eating ice cream and pasta regularly with no worries about preservatives.
1:13:53 - 1:16:51 (02:57)
Summary
The speaker describes their experience of eating ice cream and pasta regularly with no worries about preservatives.
EpisodeE40: A Bestie gets COVID, Delta breakthrough, Billionaire Space Race & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Electric bikes are changing cities, especially in Europe and China.
1:16:51 - 1:18:36 (01:45)
Summary
Electric bikes are changing cities, especially in Europe and China. They allow riders to cover longer distances without sacrificing the number of calories burned during the ride.