cover of episode E104: Will Shadow President Elon Save Us? | Noah Smith

E104: Will Shadow President Elon Save Us? | Noah Smith

2024/11/9
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Chapters

The discussion begins with the aftermath of the election and the potential influence of Elon Musk, referred to as the 'Shadow President Elon,' on policy decisions.
  • Elon Musk's potential influence on high-skilled immigration, tariffs, and fiscal austerity.
  • Concerns about the high variance option chosen and the risk of not returning to normalcy.
  • The idea of Elon Musk as a 'Shadow President' and its implications for tech policy.

Shownotes Transcript

Noah Smith joins Erik Torenberg to discus the aftermath of Trump's election and discuss the conditions why Kamala Harris lost. For full shownotes visit https://highlightai.com/share/59de7631-50e2-4e47-b135-317b057b8434)

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