This week on Upstream, we’re releasing a conversation between Erik Torenberg and Joe Lonsdale, co-founder of Palantir and founder of the Cicero Institute, discusses his solutions for American healthcare, education, crime, homelessness, and inequality, emphasizing the need for accountability and nonpartisan approaches. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/f6eb1f43-6fe9-43cc-a95f-168655056447
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LINKS:
Cicero Institute: https://ciceroinstitute.org/
8VC: https://www.8vc.com/
Palantir: https://www.palantir.com/
Joe Lonsdale's blog: https://blog.joelonsdale.com
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@JTLonsdale
@eriktorenberg
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:33) Joe Lonsdale's philanthropic efforts
(01:11) Cicero Institute's mission and impact
(02:16) Challenges in the tech and political landscape
(05:15) Effective government and accountability
(07:47) Education system reforms
(10:27) Government unions and their impact
(12:36) Sponsors: Incogni | Squad
(15:30) Prison reform and accountability
(19:12) Homelessness crisis and solutions
(25:41) Healthcare system challenges
(29:02) Ownership of health data
(29:32) Challenges with electronic health records
(30:26) Reforming institutions vs. creating new ones
(32:50) Defense spending and innovation
(36:44) The role of states in policy impact
(42:25) Addressing wealth inequality
(52:35) Building a new university
(54:14) Optimism for America's future