Technocapitalism
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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· 2025-11-20 15:32
Motivation & Purpose - Companies like Salesforce and Oracle were built with money as a primary motivator, while Apple and Twitter were driven by artistic vision, SpaceX and Tesla by engineering excellence, and Bitcoin and Zcash by ideological convictions [1] - The pursuit of art, science, and justice can generate more energy than purely financial incentives [2] - A company should be started only if one is passionate about solving a problem, not for money, fame, or competition [3] Business Strategy & Sustainability - Money is a metric, but not the only one, and the "capitalism" aspect of technocapitalism has been overemphasized [2] - When a cause faces setbacks, a paycheck provides stability; when there is no paycheck, the righteousness of the cause drives one forward [3]