Episode

E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
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1:36:06
Published: Sat Aug 28 2021
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Show Notes: 0:00 Intro & Italy recap 12:06 An embarrassment in Afghanistan: breaking down how it happened 34:49 China's potential checkmate in Afghanistan, CCP cracking down on IPOs & algos 1:00:27 Rent moratorium ends, Prop 22 ruled unconstitutional, the shrinking role of agency 1:14:24 Boston Dynamics & TeslaBot, Bezos embarrasses himself with lawsuits 1:34:49 Post-credits scene 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

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The hosts engage in banter about their personal lives, with one host being criticized for not discussing current events.
00:00 - 01:32 (01:32)
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Podcast
Summary

The hosts engage in banter about their personal lives, with one host being criticized for not discussing current events.

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E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
Podcast
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Friends plan to play a heated game of cards, with anticipation building up to what will be an entertaining match.
01:32 - 04:28 (02:56)
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Card games
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Friends plan to play a heated game of cards, with anticipation building up to what will be an entertaining match.

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E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The speaker congratulates the syndicate members for their record-breaking deal and talks about social audio being a feature of creating a new podcast.
04:28 - 10:37 (06:08)
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Podcasting
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The speaker congratulates the syndicate members for their record-breaking deal and talks about social audio being a feature of creating a new podcast. They also discuss a past birthday and a frustrating situation with their kids.

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E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The speaker reflects on the two-decade-long lies and incompetence that led to the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and the heartbreaking consequences for the people who believed in and helped the US mission.
10:37 - 17:46 (07:08)
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Afghanistan Withdrawal
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The speaker reflects on the two-decade-long lies and incompetence that led to the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and the heartbreaking consequences for the people who believed in and helped the US mission.

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E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
This podcast discusses the struggle of Afghanistan with a company that interfered with the government and the failure of the government itself.
17:46 - 24:55 (07:09)
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Afghanistan
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This podcast discusses the struggle of Afghanistan with a company that interfered with the government and the failure of the government itself. Furthermore, the original goal of getting rid of al Qaeda was achieved in the first year leaving more than 20 years of challenge and corruption.

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E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
Podcast
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The chain of command often obscures the truth by passing on inaccurate information that can harm personnel and waste resources, rather than offering honest reports, this podcast argues.
24:55 - 30:38 (05:42)
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Chain of Command
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The chain of command often obscures the truth by passing on inaccurate information that can harm personnel and waste resources, rather than offering honest reports, this podcast argues.

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E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The US withdrawal from Afghanistan is criticized for its bureaucratic process and lack of planning for civilians and allies, as well as a failure to take responsibility for the mistakes made.
30:38 - 34:54 (04:16)
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Afghanistan
Summary

The US withdrawal from Afghanistan is criticized for its bureaucratic process and lack of planning for civilians and allies, as well as a failure to take responsibility for the mistakes made.

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E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
Podcast
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
China is reportedly cutting deals with the Taliban to build a highway to Afghanistan's rare earth minerals, a plan that could fuel its economy through mining and exporting these resources.
34:55 - 39:34 (04:39)
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China, Afghanistan, rare earth minerals, global competition, US military presence
Summary

China is reportedly cutting deals with the Taliban to build a highway to Afghanistan's rare earth minerals, a plan that could fuel its economy through mining and exporting these resources. Meanwhile, the US is grappling with how to compete on a global scale and maintain a military presence in these regions.

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E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
China is proposing new rules that would prevent companies with a large amount of sensitive consumer data from going public in the US, and under these new rules, companies will also face increased scrutiny, an issue in the ongoing tensions between the US and China.
39:33 - 48:13 (08:39)
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China
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China is proposing new rules that would prevent companies with a large amount of sensitive consumer data from going public in the US, and under these new rules, companies will also face increased scrutiny, an issue in the ongoing tensions between the US and China.

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E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
Podcast
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The Variable Interest Entity (VIE) structure was originally created to bypass China's restrictions on foreign investment, but it has since been used by Chinese companies to access capital markets and engage in shady practices, leading to increased scrutiny and potential legal implications.
48:13 - 53:12 (04:59)
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China
Summary

The Variable Interest Entity (VIE) structure was originally created to bypass China's restrictions on foreign investment, but it has since been used by Chinese companies to access capital markets and engage in shady practices, leading to increased scrutiny and potential legal implications.

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E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
Podcast
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The idea of decentralized, blockchain-based government could work in the 21st century as centralized institutions, such as the CCP and US government, are increasingly being criticized for overreach and ineptitude.
53:12 - 1:00:51 (07:39)
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Government
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The idea of decentralized, blockchain-based government could work in the 21st century as centralized institutions, such as the CCP and US government, are increasingly being criticized for overreach and ineptitude.

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E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The rise of technology has enabled flexible gigs and short-term jobs to become widely accessible, but the prospect of unionization threatens job opportunities for lower-income individuals who rely on these kinds of work.
1:00:51 - 1:10:21 (09:29)
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Future of work
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The rise of technology has enabled flexible gigs and short-term jobs to become widely accessible, but the prospect of unionization threatens job opportunities for lower-income individuals who rely on these kinds of work. Rather, a more effective solution is to support workers with financial aid, rather than force them into full-time jobs.

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E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The focus on fighting for the right hashtags and pronouns takes away people's agency in their life and career, while those with corrupt intentions continue to use the distraction to loot the American treasury.
1:10:21 - 1:15:37 (05:16)
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Society
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The focus on fighting for the right hashtags and pronouns takes away people's agency in their life and career, while those with corrupt intentions continue to use the distraction to loot the American treasury. The conversation also touches on the art of parkour.

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E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Boston Dynamics’ robot moving at five miles an hour isn't as outlandish as some critics suggest, as cars on the road moving at 75-85 miles an hour are processing data, doing machine learning and figuring out the car's trajectory in real-time, making the robot’s task easier.
1:15:37 - 1:21:42 (06:04)
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Robotics
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Boston Dynamics’ robot moving at five miles an hour isn't as outlandish as some critics suggest, as cars on the road moving at 75-85 miles an hour are processing data, doing machine learning and figuring out the car's trajectory in real-time, making the robot’s task easier. Special-purpose automation is a cheaper and more elegant solution to solve customer's problems, given the leveraging of core IP at Boston Dynamics can provide a great set of applications to existing product lines and customers they serve for businesses in special purpose automation, which Hyundai is now part of, following its acquisition of Boston Dynamics from SoftBank.

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E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The podcast guests believe that despite initial negative reactions, Starlink could be a major success, and they discuss the challenges that different companies have had in creating a successful robotics business.
1:21:42 - 1:26:32 (04:50)
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Space Travel
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The podcast guests believe that despite initial negative reactions, Starlink could be a major success, and they discuss the challenges that different companies have had in creating a successful robotics business.

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E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The lack of commercial readiness in the space exploration industry is a concern for some, including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.
1:26:32 - 1:29:58 (03:25)
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Space Exploration
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The lack of commercial readiness in the space exploration industry is a concern for some, including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. While the investment and number of companies are growing, the market demand is not keeping up, leading some engineers to question the strategy of winning in this industry.

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E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The speaker expresses frustration with government incompetence and missed opportunities to address the pandemic.
1:29:58 - 1:33:58 (03:59)
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Pandemic
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The speaker expresses frustration with government incompetence and missed opportunities to address the pandemic. They highlight the failure to produce affordable and accessible antigen tests.

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E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
David Sachs is interrupted on the podcast and jokes about getting revenge in a Godfather-like speech.
1:33:58 - 1:35:59 (02:01)
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Podcasting
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David Sachs is interrupted on the podcast and jokes about getting revenge in a Godfather-like speech.

Episode
E44: USA's Afghanistan embarrassment, China's new algo laws, future of robots + Italy recap!
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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg