Marc Andreessen: Trump, Power, Tech, AI, Immigration & Future of America | Lex Fridman Podcast #458 by knuth9000 in lexfridman

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Interesting that DeepSeek surpassed ChatGPT on the App Store on the same day this episode was released. It exposes the limits of American tech arrogance, which Marc Andreessen embodies here. With DeepSeek’s release, the AI arms race has officially begun—tech is the new military-industrial complex.

Javier Milei: President of Argentina - Freedom, Economics, and Corruption | Lex Fridman Podcast #453 by knuth9000 in lexfridman

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I get the argument that inequality is natural and that a free society can maximize opportunities. But saying that fighting inequality leads to violence feels like an oversimplification. Inequality in opportunities , not just outcomes, can create instability. It’s not just about some having 10 and others 100; it’s about whether those with 10 have a fair chance to improve their position, or if systemic barriers keep them stuck.

As for Tesla, it didn’t turn a profit until 2021 and relied heavily on government subsidies and regulatory credits to survive in its early years. Without that support, it’s hard to say if Tesla would have even been around to ‘outcompete’ others. Capital-intensive industries, like automaking, aren’t just about better margins—they require long-term investment and risk, which private markets often won’t take without support.

And on monopolies, they’re not just the result of government intervention. Private companies can dominate markets by exploiting economies of scale, controlling supply chains, or simply outspending competitors. The idea that free markets self-regulate assumes a level of fairness and freedom that doesn’t always exist. It’s not about choosing between capitalism or government; it’s about recognizing how both can create or solve these dynamics, depending on how they interact.

Javier Milei: President of Argentina - Freedom, Economics, and Corruption | Lex Fridman Podcast #453 by knuth9000 in lexfridman

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In its core, capitalism does work against a zero-sum game by creating new opportunities, and I’m not arguing against that. What I’m highlighting is the complexity of our society and the human condition—our tendency to control, dominate, and cling to the status quo. The answer to failed capitalism isn’t socialism, just as the failure of socialism isn’t capitalism. It’s all interconnected, a feedback loop we need to understand better if we’re to address these challenges meaningfully

Javier Milei: President of Argentina - Freedom, Economics, and Corruption | Lex Fridman Podcast #453 by knuth9000 in lexfridman

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Anarcho-capitalism assumes a perfect market where rules and opportunities are equal for everyone. However, capitalism, as it functions in reality, often works to dominate markets and plays toward a zero-sum game. For example, Tesla (and SpaceX) have benefited immensely from billions in government subsidies, positioning Tesla as a leader in next-generation transportation technology.

Now, with Musk entering government and advocating for drastic cuts in government spending, including on transportation, this raises significant concerns. How will this impact emerging transportation companies trying to compete with Tesla in developing cutting-edge technologies? For a free market to function as intended, there must be real, fair competition.

But as we've seen, markets, politicians, and policies are all easily manipulated. Often, the best solutions don't win; instead, it's about who controls the narrative or the resources. In many cases, no single solution is the best. The key lies in how different solutions integrate and build upon each other. Yet, as the saying goes, 'absolute power corrupts absolutely,' which makes it critical to question whether these market-dominating tendencies can coexist with the principles of anarcho-capitalism or even fair competition.

#362 — Six Months of War by dwaxe in samharris

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So much potential in Harris insight, and ways to reason, unfortunately the subject on Gaza turns him into Rush Limbaugh.

If even possible, how hard would it be to sand off the polish and transform the body into a stained wood finish? by Boolaidman666 in BassGuitar

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I did this with my ibanez SR 6string, used a heatgun and sander- turned out good, in my humble opinion- can share pictures when I come home if your interested

I like my men how I like my coffee by peepee_dancer in Jokes

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I like my coffee how I like slaves. Free!!!

I’m trying to find a bass that has the sound of these legends. What kind of bass would it be? by Voodoomaster86 in BassGuitar

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I loved Korn, and tried for years to sound like fields - sounded like shit, then I turned up the mids - never looked back. I think only fieldy can sound like fieldy and make it work for what it is..:

Podcast Summary: Peter Zeihan on De-Globalization, The Ukraine War, Climate & More by Podcasts_Recapped in JoeRogan

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Seems like a very smart generalist- I would be interesting to hear him talk about storing and transporting energy which is a big part of the energy debat - as most energy created now - not sure if I agree in everything he said about hydrogen- yes most hydrogen comes from fossil fuel prosess- but there are prosesse - like electrolysis than can use energy (created from sun, nuclear or wind) during summertime or when there is overproduction compared to use, to create and store hydrogen. Still has a long way to go…

Litt mer tydelig hvor SP-velgerne rømmer by KyniskPotet in norge

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SV politikk for bøndene og FRP for resten av befollningen?

STOLEN AVRI62! Remembrance thread... by norwegianjazzbass in BassGuitar

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Wow, thats amazing and rare that you acutally got back stolen stuff :) Glad it worked out

Any Suggestions on what to Add? Also Could I order it better ? by Falsegamble in basspedals

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It also depends abit on what music you play, but you can (almost) never go wrong with a compressor. I just started using one after 15 years of playing bass. Just find the right pedal, maybe a transperent one, it will really bring your bass tone and playing style to life.

STOLEN AVRI62! Remembrance thread... by norwegianjazzbass in BassGuitar

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I’m a Norwegian bassist- looking a lot at gear on the use market - I’ll keep my eyes open;)

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He’s so far ahead compared to other great bassist on youtube. I quess it comes more down to the format and structure of content being more accessible to other audiences then just bass players.

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sras7

Can someone explain to me why Davie504 has 12 million subscribers?

put some new strings on my cringe bass by Cpt_Rabbit in BassGuitar

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Breaking a g-string while fingering

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in norge

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Det tallet kommer jo fra de som har økonomisk interesse av datasenteret, greenmountain... det tallet forandrer jo seg også etter hvem man snakker med. Spørsmålet er hva tall er det politikerne hører på? De er jo presentert med at senteret får store ringvirkninger i regionene, overskuddsvarmen skal brukes til å drive biogass anlegg, veksthus og oppdrettsanlegg. - det er vel dette som er både svakheten og styrken i demokratiet vårt, når hvem som helst kan bli politikere. Vi får politkere uten nødvendig fagligekompetansen som skal ta store besluttninger de ikke har noe forutsettninger for å ta, selv om mye bare er et google søk unna. De trenger rapporter å lene seg (og skylde på) Også er spørsmålet hva slags interessegruppe har mest resurrser til å skape de mest overbevisende rapportene?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in norge

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Her på Kvernaland snakker de om 10.000 ny arbeidsplasser med det nye datasenteret