Episode
E15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020
1:16:36
Published: Fri Dec 18 2020
Description
Follow the crew: 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://soundcloud.com/olyofficial Show Notes: 0:00 The besties discuss some recent beak wetting, open source merch & more 6:31 Chamath tells the “192.5” weight loss bet story 10:54 Biggest Winner - Politics 13:08 Biggest Loser - Politics 16:24 Biggest Winner - Business 19:47 Biggest Loser - Business 23:22 Biggest Winner - Culture 26:24 Biggest Loser - Culture 32:31 Biggest Turnaround 34:49 Biggest Flash in the Pan 39:32 Biggest Breakthrough 43:51 Smartest Move - Business 49:58 Dumbest Move - Business 56:25 Smartest Move - Politics 1:00:20 Dumbest Move - Politics 1:04:22 Best/Worst Political Theatre 1:12:57 Best Memes
Chapters
The podcast host talks about the importance of taking action before feeling ready and promotes their unofficial merchandise.
00:00 - 02:49 (02:49)
Summary
The podcast host talks about the importance of taking action before feeling ready and promotes their unofficial merchandise.
EpisodeE15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
A company refunded $250 million to users who had cancer reservations, but gave the money to the host to stay afloat.
02:49 - 07:26 (04:37)
Summary
A company refunded $250 million to users who had cancer reservations, but gave the money to the host to stay afloat. The company will be featured as a guest this year.
EpisodeE15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The podcast host describes a weight loss bet with a guy who needs to lose weight and promises to pay him $10,000 for every pound he loses under 190 pounds, plus a free perk.
07:26 - 09:43 (02:16)
Summary
The podcast host describes a weight loss bet with a guy who needs to lose weight and promises to pay him $10,000 for every pound he loses under 190 pounds, plus a free perk.
EpisodeE15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
In this podcast, the speaker predicts that the first female president of the United States will be Kamala Harris, and criticizes China's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the WHO's role in the situation.
09:43 - 13:08 (03:25)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker predicts that the first female president of the United States will be Kamala Harris, and criticizes China's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the WHO's role in the situation.
EpisodeE15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
In this podcast, the hosts discuss who they believe was the biggest winner in business for the year 2020.
13:08 - 21:00 (07:51)
Summary
In this podcast, the hosts discuss who they believe was the biggest winner in business for the year 2020. They touch on the success of Moderna, the impact of lockdowns on small businesses, and ask for each other's opinions on the matter.
EpisodeE15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The government's first stimulus provided a huge amount of money in the form of PPE and PPP loans.
21:00 - 24:19 (03:18)
Summary
The government's first stimulus provided a huge amount of money in the form of PPE and PPP loans. While the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a lot of changes, it is likely that the movement and stimulus will bring about even more change.
EpisodeE15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Lack of faith in institutions and the media has made it difficult for coordinated efforts and cultural shifts to take hold.
24:20 - 33:36 (09:15)
Summary
Lack of faith in institutions and the media has made it difficult for coordinated efforts and cultural shifts to take hold. This erosion of trust has been highlighted during the pandemic.
EpisodeE15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
This podcast discusses the issue of media censorship, questioning why people like Sarah Cooper disappear off the scene despite their capabilities, and the irony of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Medium, Google, YouTube, LinkedIn or Nextdoor censoring people's statements if they contradict the WHO when the WHO contradicts itself.
33:36 - 38:06 (04:29)
Summary
This podcast discusses the issue of media censorship, questioning why people like Sarah Cooper disappear off the scene despite their capabilities, and the irony of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Medium, Google, YouTube, LinkedIn or Nextdoor censoring people's statements if they contradict the WHO when the WHO contradicts itself.
EpisodeE15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The ability to design proteins and create mRNA vaccines will bring significant changes to medicine, human health, and longevity.
38:06 - 41:25 (03:18)
Summary
The ability to design proteins and create mRNA vaccines will bring significant changes to medicine, human health, and longevity. The mRNA vaccine technology has been around for 15 years, but regulatory constraints have been a barrier for bringing it to market.
EpisodeE15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The spread of misinformation, coupled with people's beliefs and storytelling, could hinder vaccination efforts against COVID-19.
41:25 - 45:36 (04:11)
Summary
The spread of misinformation, coupled with people's beliefs and storytelling, could hinder vaccination efforts against COVID-19.
EpisodeE15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Silver Lake's $1 billion debt deal with Airbnb earlier this year has turned into $1.4 billion worth of warrants, while Larry Ellison's $1 billion investment in Tesla less than two years ago is now worth over $10 billion.
45:38 - 49:55 (04:17)
Summary
Silver Lake's $1 billion debt deal with Airbnb earlier this year has turned into $1.4 billion worth of warrants, while Larry Ellison's $1 billion investment in Tesla less than two years ago is now worth over $10 billion.
EpisodeE15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The market going up or down doesn't matter as long as you hold shares in great businesses, says a speaker in this podcast.
49:55 - 56:23 (06:27)
Summary
The market going up or down doesn't matter as long as you hold shares in great businesses, says a speaker in this podcast. The speaker also mentions the negative portrayal of the tech community by politicians in San Francisco.
EpisodeE15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The podcast discusses Nikki Haley's political strategy that lays the groundwork for her to be the Republican nominee for president in 2024.
56:23 - 1:00:47 (04:24)
Summary
The podcast discusses Nikki Haley's political strategy that lays the groundwork for her to be the Republican nominee for president in 2024. Also, they praise Chamath Palihapitiya for speaking out against cancel culture and censorship.
EpisodeE15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The issues of wearing masks and defunding the police have become politicized, with both sides of the political spectrum pointing fingers at each other.
1:00:47 - 1:05:51 (05:03)
Summary
The issues of wearing masks and defunding the police have become politicized, with both sides of the political spectrum pointing fingers at each other. It is important to avoid politicizing public health measures and focus on what is best for the country as a whole, as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
EpisodeE15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The Congressional hearings with the tech CEOs were a pitiful sight, displaying a clear lack of understanding of modern technology and business practices.
1:05:51 - 1:12:40 (06:48)
Summary
The Congressional hearings with the tech CEOs were a pitiful sight, displaying a clear lack of understanding of modern technology and business practices. The hearing focused on irrelevant issues, resulting in a mere political show which failed to address the intended purpose of investigating monopolistic practices.
EpisodeE15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The speaker wishes the listeners a happy holiday and expresses gratitude, acknowledging the hardships faced this year and the importance of having friends and family to talk to.
1:12:40 - 1:16:34 (03:54)
Summary
The speaker wishes the listeners a happy holiday and expresses gratitude, acknowledging the hardships faced this year and the importance of having friends and family to talk to. They end by asking about the best memes.