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Naval Ravikant

06/05/19

@ PowerfulJRE

In Silicon Valley, there's pressure to conform to specific ideologies; if you don't identify with a particular side, you risk being labeled as the enemy. You can't just stay neutral about political issues; you have to be outspoken.

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Joe Rogan Experience #1309 - Naval Ravikant

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Joe Rogan Experience #1309 - Naval Ravikant

06/05/19

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