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Peter Thiel

04/17/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

The government often grows without accountability, but recent experiences suggest that remote work inefficiencies in federal agencies could lead to a reevaluation of their roles and possibly their replacement with more effective solutions.

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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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Marc Andreessen

12/15/24

@ Chris Williamson

The government is facing challenges with remote work policies, as many federal employees are not physically present in their workplaces, raising questions about efficiency and accountability.

Peter Thiel

04/17/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

There's a possibility that we can improve government efficiency significantly, potentially even replacing ineffective roles with AI or other solutions.

Lex Fridman Cast

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

The inefficiencies in government processes, such as the 14-stage process for funding rural broadband, demonstrate how bureaucracy can hinder progress.

Derek Thompson

03/25/25

@ Lex Fridman

The idea of a Department of Government Efficiency is crucial for making government work well, especially for those who believe in the importance of government.

Chris Brose

04/23/25

@ a16z

Many in government have been waiting for innovative companies to deliver better technology, as they have experienced the limitations of outdated systems in their service.

Lex Fridman Cast

02/03/25

@ Lex Fridman

The government often resists modernization due to bureaucracy, but software can help dismantle these barriers and benefit society.

Derek Thompson

04/04/25

@ Y Combinator

Bureaucracy often decentralizes care and emphasizes process over outcomes, leading to failures like the rural broadband initiative, which has not effectively built the necessary infrastructure despite funding.

HealthyGamerGG Cast

04/24/25

@ HealthyGamerGG

While remote work offers benefits like flexibility and reduced commuting, it can also lead to loneliness and a lack of boundaries between work and personal life, contributing to burnout.

Chris Brose

04/23/25

@ a16z

Government partners are increasingly recognizing that the iterative process of developing technology is a feature, not a bug, and that it leads to better outcomes than traditional funding models.