All-In E63: Insurrection indictments, human rights in the US and abroad, groundbreaking MS study and more
Episode 63 • 1/15/2022
January 6th Indictments & Political Discussion
- Discussion of recent DOJ indictments of 11 Oath Keepers on sedition charges related to January 6th
- Debate about the severity and implications of January 6th events - Sacks arguing it's being overblown while others see it as more serious
- Discussion of Electoral Count Act reform as a bipartisan solution to prevent future certification issues
- Analysis of Biden's recent speeches and declining poll numbers
Human Rights Debate
- Extended debate about prioritizing domestic vs international human rights issues
- Chamath argued for focusing on domestic issues first, saying "I don't care about what's happening to the Uyghurs" human rights discussion
- Jason advocated for addressing both domestic and international human rights simultaneously
- Discussion of business ethics around taking investments from authoritarian regimes
Groundbreaking MS Research
- Discussion of new Harvard study linking Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) to Multiple Sclerosis
- Study analyzed 10 million military members' blood samples over 20 years
- Found 32x higher likelihood of developing MS after EBV infection
- Discussion of potential therapeutic approaches including T-cell therapies and antivirals
- Implications for healthcare costs and treatment ($30B spent annually on MS care in US)
Other Topics
- Pig heart transplant breakthrough and implications for organ transplants
- Discussion of accredited investor laws and need for reform
- Closing comedic segment featuring David Sacks sharing roast jokes
The episode showcased significant disagreement around human rights priorities while finding more consensus around scientific advances and potential financial reforms.