All-In E61: 2022 Predictions! Business, politics, science, tech, crypto, & more

Key Discussion Topics & Predictions

Political Winners/Losers 2022

• Sacks predicted Ron DeSantis will be the big political winner, citing his COVID policies and approach
• Friedberg chose Vladimir Putin, suggesting he'll benefit from US-China tensions
• Chamath picked Xi Jinping as biggest winner, predicting increased power consolidation
• For biggest losers, the group predicted Biden and Trump, with Pelosi also mentioned as likely to retire after predicted Republican House victory

Business & Economic Predictions

• Best performing assets predictions included:
  • Battery metals (lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite)
  • Series A venture investments
  • Energy commodities and defense stocks
• Most anticipated trends included:
  • Peer-to-peer payments disrupting traditional payment rails
  • Civil war between progressive and pragmatic liberals
  • Biotech breakthroughs in anti-aging technology

Education & COVID Policy Discussion

• Extensive discussion on impact of school closures with hosts agreeing it's been devastating for children
• Group proposed supporting school choice ballot initiative in California
• Discussed need for accountability from teachers' unions and education administrators

Media & Entertainment

• Predicted major shows including new Star Wars series (Obi-Wan, Boba Fett)
• Discussed potential launch of "All-In Media" initiative
• Debated changing media landscape and role of traditional vs new media

Contrarian Takes

• Sacks predicted media will reverse course on COVID coverage ahead of midterms
• Friedberg warned of potential global conflicts in 2022
• Group discussed regulation changes around accredited investors and crypto framework

The episode ended with an extended discussion about animal agriculture and lab-grown meat alternatives, with Friedberg making the case for ethical treatment of animals while others debated the practicality and desirability of meat alternatives.