On many graphs of the physical world, China is in first place by a wide margin.But if you look more closely, India is a distant but real runner up. https://t.co/0jy25Cvb8R ...

RT Peter H. Diamandis, MD (@PeterDiamandis)Tomorrow I’m interviewing @balajis on AI and Crypto on the Moonshots Pod.What questions would you like me to ask him? ...

In the medium run, states will need to replace the signature-checking step with a digital-signature-checking step.In practice, that could be as simple as having Texas state incorporate Google/Apple-style auth, and then require digital actions on deeds to be authenticated via passkeys and/or Yubikeys.This can be generalized. The state becomes a digital platform and any updates to official registries require the equivalent of a passkey to make that update. Existing mechanisms for passport/ID issuance could be ...

Security Concerns - Current 20th-century systems are vulnerable in low-trust, high-tech environments, leading to potential fraud [1] - Digital signatures offer enhanced security compared to traditional signatures [1] - In Texas, property theft can occur with minimal cost (e.g., $30) and without ID verification [1] - Forged deeds can be accepted by county recording systems without proper verification [2] - A specific case in Texas involved the fraudulent "sale" of properties worth over 6 million USD using a fake notarized signature [1] Proposed Solutions - Rebuilding systems with cryptography is necessary to address security vulnerabilities [1]

Societal Trends - The analysis suggests a parallel between the failure of communism and the perceived failure of "wokeness," both seen as attempts to replace faith in God with faith in the State [1] - The document posits that the failure of the State leads to two major responses: a return to religion and a turn to technology [3] - The conservative response to a failed state involves a return to religious faith, where God becomes the organizing principle [3] Ideological Analysis - "Wokeness" is characterized as a decentralized left ideology that, like communism, elevates the State over God [1] - Examples of "wokeness" include mocking "thoughts and prayers," using the state to target religious beliefs, and replacing traditional moral codes with a focus on being a "good person" [2] - The rise in belief in Orthodox Christianity in Russia after the failure of communism is presented as an example of the return to religion [3]

We’ve seen this movie before.After they defeated the far left, and wound down their global empire, Russians returned to putting faith in almighty God over their failed State. https://t.co/YK3WyyLZRjShane Schaetzel (@ShaneSchaetzel):Something big is happening among Catholics in the United States.👇🏻 https://t.co/UmCqlyUklQ ...

Talent Acquisition Strategies - China has been sending engineers abroad for decades to learn, similar to Japan's approach, rather than relying solely on domestic talent [1] - China has been recruiting global talent through Hong Kong [2] - China's new K-visa aims to attract skilled engineers and scientists globally, contrasting with the US approach [2] Global Tech Landscape - Locations that attract tech talent are likely to thrive, while those that don't are likely to struggle [3] - Other locations are also actively recruiting digital nomads and tech workers [3]

Talent Competition - The talent war is intensifying globally [1] - China has already surpassed the US in manufacturing and is now competing for talent [1] Global Talent Migration - Countries like the UAE are actively seeking capital and talent [1] - The UAE attracts more millionaires annually compared to the US, despite having approximately 3% (1/30) of the US population [1] - The UAE is actively recruiting talent through visa programs [1]

RT Kathleen Tyson (@Kathleen_Tyson_)I have never before recommended a podcast, but this @balajis dissertation on the state of the world is a tour de force exploration of the conflicts and contours of the world as it comprehends Western decline and a global distributed rise of possibly better alternatives.I don’t agree everything (not a ‘Bitcoin optimalist’ and zero interest in Mars or immortality), but as a philosophical exposition of where we are, very much worth 2 hours of your time. ...

@PeterMcCormack Decent summary from @podchemy.Detailed notes at link.https://t.co/7tnXErZc4o https://t.co/MLfwxuhUTz ...