All-In E23: Radical DAs, breaking down FB/Google vs. Australia, sustained fear post-vaccine & fan questions
Episode 23 • 2/20/2021
Crime and Law Enforcement in San Francisco
- Detailed discussion of San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin's policies and their impact on crime
- David Sacks challenges Boudin to debate his policies after Boudin cancelled planned podcast appearance
- Multiple recent victims discussed including Sheria Musyoka, killed by a repeat offender who had been released multiple times
- Criticism of Boudin's "decarceration" agenda and refusal to prosecute repeat offenders
- Discussion of broader criminal justice reform needs while maintaining public safety
Facebook/Google vs Australia News Media Code
- Analysis of Australia's proposed law requiring platforms to pay for news links
- Chamath argues Facebook is being too heavy-handed in their response
- Debate over fair use, content licensing, and the future of news business models
- Discussion of potential global implications if other countries adopt similar policies
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
- Friedberg explains current US vaccine supply is sufficient but distribution is bottlenecked by policies
- Criticism of California's tiered eligibility system and appointment scheduling process
- Discussion of "vaccine tourism" and accessibility issues
- Concerns about sustained fear and hesitancy even after vaccination
Fan Questions & Investment Discussion
Notable segments:
- Discussion of biggest investment misses including Bitcoin and early stage opportunities
- Future investment focus areas:
- Friedberg: Biomanufacturing
- Sacks: Bottom-up SaaS
- Chamath: Inequality and climate change
- What they would teach every 12-year-old:
- Coding and financial literacy
- Biology and bioengineering
- Radical self-reliance and entrepreneurship