a16z’s “New Media” is designed to manufacture consent for whatever idea will make them money. “American Dynamism” isn’t about what Americans want, it’s about whatever clears the fastest path to liquidity – gambling, genocide... anything that moves capital faster. their media strategy and investment thesis are all about saturating the discourse until profit looks like progress. investors who care about durable value should focus on conviction media. clarifying what kind of future deserves capital, not just what might deliver returns. in the long run, distribution depends on belief. a massive launch and fifteen minutes of fame don’t create it.
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Why do we *need* AI? What version of the future is both highly desirable and requires us to continue to invest in and expand usage of AI?
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I know they say time moves faster as you get older but this year in particular feels like it’s moving terrifyingly quickly
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