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Marc Andreessen

01/26/25

@ Lex Fridman

The iron law of oligarchy suggests that true democracy is rare, as political power tends to concentrate in a small elite, which has been observed throughout history, including in organizations that claim to be democratic.

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Marc Andreessen: Trump, Power, Tech, AI, Immigration & Future of America | Lex Fridman Podcast #458

@ Lex Fridman

Marc Andreessen: Trump, Power, Tech, AI, Immigration & Future of America | Lex Fridman Podcast #458

01/26/25

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