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Peter Thiel

04/17/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

It's crucial to pick the right battles when trying to fix societal issues; not every fight is worth engaging in.

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Tariffs, DOGE & Fixing America: Peter Thiel's Skeptic Solutions

@ Joe Lonsdale

Tariffs, DOGE & Fixing America: Peter Thiel's Skeptic Solutions

04/17/25

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Political problems are often best addressed by focusing on small, manageable issues rather than attempting to tackle larger, more contentious debates directly.

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It's important to recognize when a problem is blocking progress; if it's the only issue, it's worth fighting through, but if there are multiple problems, it may be time to give up.

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The opportunity cost of focusing on divisive issues is significant, as it detracts from solving problems that could benefit everyone.

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Everyone is fighting battles you know little about, so it's important to be kinder than necessary to others.

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The best argument wins; it's crucial to focus on the argument itself rather than the individuals involved to avoid internal politics.

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The ideologies that drive societal change can either build a better world or destroy it, depending on how they are applied.

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You can choose which problems to engage with. Accepting something as a problem is the first step to expending emotional energy on it, so be selective.

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Dave Smith

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Continuing to fight in a way that exacerbates the problem is counterproductive; we need to stop and reassess our approach to healing.