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Balaji· 2025-12-12 04:52
Yes. Thanks. Typo. Can't edit, but that's what I meant.https://t.co/0aKVTDyqTPRai (@RaiNausherwan):@balajis boss - just checking - "And 20th century tech was centralized, while 21st century tech is (de)centralized"? ...
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Balaji· 2025-12-12 04:30
More on the evolution from communism to wokism here:https://t.co/6PDJuGFK42 https://t.co/uLiTuW2Mmx ...
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Balaji· 2025-12-12 04:25
Historical Shift in Leftist Ideology - The left's stance on technology has shifted from pro-tech (as seen in the USSR and China) to anti-tech since the 1960s [7] - This shift is attributed to technology's decentralization, contrasting with the centralized state favored by communism [1] - The Western left's association of technology with a perceived "enemy tribe" (whites/males) further fueled this anti-tech sentiment [7] Tech and Capitalism - In the Soviet Union, technology and capitalism were separated, with STEM fields being individualistic pursuits unlike managerial capitalism [2] - Post-war America also saw a partial separation, with high tax rates and centralized STEM initiatives channeling talent into academia [3] - The development of the transistor marked the beginning of technology's decentralization and its re-integration with capitalism [4] Political and Social Factors - The Western left's focus shifted from the working class to a "wokest class," leading to a rejection of the traditional working man [5] - The decentralization of the left, potentially influenced by the CIA, favored abstract expressionism over Soviet-style centralized control [6]
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Balaji· 2025-12-11 16:58
Yeah. This is why anti-tech will unfortunately have wide appeal…it has certain premises that may seem to make sense, but which are often taken to insane conclusions (like the Unabomber).“Leftists are oversocialized…therefore I must live in the jungle like an animal”Really, the fundamental error that Kacynszki made is thinking of technological progress as being “unnatural” rather than the essence of being human. The main thing that distinguishes man from animal is technology. We evolved over millennia to use ...
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Balaji· 2025-12-11 16:36
When printed out into the real world, Marx’s philosophy led to the organized murder of the gulag. It was centralized, authoritarian.When printed out into the real world, Kaczynski’s philosophy led to the disorganized murder of the Unabomber. It was decentralized, anarchic.And just like Marx’s anti-capitalism made the lives of ordinary workers far worse, in the name of targeting top-hatted capitalists, Kaczynski’s anti-technology will make the lives of ordinary users far worse, in the name of targeting hoodi ...
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Balaji· 2025-12-11 16:29
Kaczynski is the Marx of the 21st century. Because anti-technology will be the new anti-capitalism. ...
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Balaji· 2025-12-11 04:06
Investment & Talent Strategy - The report suggests Indian technologists should consider opportunities in India, the Internet, or internationally, rather than relying on H-1B visas and the US [1][5] - The US is perceived as becoming less friendly towards immigrant capitalists due to long-term financial concerns and a zero-sum mentality among Americans [4] - The report highlights the world's fastest-growing economy is India, with the 1 growth rate over the last 10 years, attracting major company investments [2] - The Internet is presented as an alternative capital market to the NYSE/NASDAQ, offering a level playing field with digital rule-of-law, exemplified by Solana and Ethereum [2][3] - Various locations, including the UAE and Singapore, are actively recruiting tech talent with different types of talent visas, attracting Indian technologists [4] Geopolitical & Economic Shifts - The US right is described as wanting no more immigrants, and the US left is described as hating technocapitalists [1] - The sovereign debt crisis is worsening, potentially leading to dire consequences [1] - The decline of Delaware and NYC is accelerating, with companies moving out for incorporation, and capital is shifting to Miami [2] - The US is no longer considered a stable place for capital formation [3] - H-1B visa holders are facing challenges, such as visa appointment cancellations and inability to return to the US or interview elsewhere [5]
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Balaji· 2025-12-10 10:30
It’s only a metaphor, and our biological brains may work differently, but much of the work with AI is loading in the context first and only *then* expecting it to reason.And AIs, like humans, get confused if you are switching context constantly mid-stream.Nic Cruz Patane (@niccruzpatane):Elon Musk on how he deals with running many different companies:“Well, I have a lot of inbound communication, so it’s basically information triage. I try to segment my days to avoid too much context switching.Because, argua ...
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Balaji· 2025-12-10 10:26
AI quantifies the cognitive cost of context switching. ...
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Balaji· 2025-12-10 06:40
Popups are the new startups.And IRL is the new URL.https://t.co/shz1ICWBmJ https://t.co/1G1XoMH9lvAndrew Yeung (@andruyeung):There's a new role every startup is desperate to fill:"Head of IRL"And they're paying $150–$250,000/year for the right personEvery startup is looking for someone to host events and build critical relationships with the stakeholders around the companyLike VCs, talent, and https://t.co/qswZ1Wy9Ri ...