The wholly illogical devotion to propping up economically unviable, outmoded, and inefficient small-scale “family farms” in 21st-century America is a ridiculous anachronism—a clear example of the rabble—and our feckless geriatric political ruling elite at large—being in the thrall of neo-Luddite delirium and cowardice. Barring a few legitimate areas of concern with overconsolidation regarding things like disease and soil health, farming is an industry in particular that benefits to an extraordinary degree from scale and economies of scale. Modern machinery alone is enough (and has been for decades) to justify such a stance, not to mention the benefits that robotics and AI could usher in—including significantly reducing the need for low-skill migrant labor. The time-honored political tradition of American politicians paying fealty to our precious farmers has to be one of the most illogical, extraordinary snookerings ever allowed to be perpetrated for such a long period of time, to the benefit of so few.
when people conmplain about data centers we're really just complaining about H1Bs and too many immigrants taking these related jobs, housing, and commercial spaces. Others genuinely despise the sites (NIMBY).
People are not complaining about H1Bs when they complain about data centers. That's a few people online. The ruralites are complaining about the data centers. It's overwhelmingly motivated by NIMBY rather than by nativism
If we had less people, we would have more land, water and electricity to go around. Many of these people probably think the same thing but wont dare say it.
That would also mean all these towns die out, which most of our side opposes. Depopulating rural america isn't a terrible idea, but it does conflict with "reindustrialization" and revitalization fantasies
I was just in Winchester on Friday and they totally need three new high schools but resist development. Data Centers too of course. Your point is important. Some towns will never give themselves a chance and need smarter more, involved people in their local governments to provide the righ kinds of development and that includes some data centers too.
AI is cool when used right. From acting as a personal assistant to a verbal wikipedia, especially when driving or away from the desk. That is just for the simplest things.
I love how many podcasts you have a week. Quickly becoming my favorite
Awesome!
The wholly illogical devotion to propping up economically unviable, outmoded, and inefficient small-scale “family farms” in 21st-century America is a ridiculous anachronism—a clear example of the rabble—and our feckless geriatric political ruling elite at large—being in the thrall of neo-Luddite delirium and cowardice. Barring a few legitimate areas of concern with overconsolidation regarding things like disease and soil health, farming is an industry in particular that benefits to an extraordinary degree from scale and economies of scale. Modern machinery alone is enough (and has been for decades) to justify such a stance, not to mention the benefits that robotics and AI could usher in—including significantly reducing the need for low-skill migrant labor. The time-honored political tradition of American politicians paying fealty to our precious farmers has to be one of the most illogical, extraordinary snookerings ever allowed to be perpetrated for such a long period of time, to the benefit of so few.
Just constant Bear Patrol Tax nonsense from the public.
when people conmplain about data centers we're really just complaining about H1Bs and too many immigrants taking these related jobs, housing, and commercial spaces. Others genuinely despise the sites (NIMBY).
People are not complaining about H1Bs when they complain about data centers. That's a few people online. The ruralites are complaining about the data centers. It's overwhelmingly motivated by NIMBY rather than by nativism
If we had less people, we would have more land, water and electricity to go around. Many of these people probably think the same thing but wont dare say it.
That would also mean all these towns die out, which most of our side opposes. Depopulating rural america isn't a terrible idea, but it does conflict with "reindustrialization" and revitalization fantasies
Like my wife said we need less people, with more robotics, automation and AI. Less immigrants moving to rural areas is a great thing!
I was just in Winchester on Friday and they totally need three new high schools but resist development. Data Centers too of course. Your point is important. Some towns will never give themselves a chance and need smarter more, involved people in their local governments to provide the righ kinds of development and that includes some data centers too.
AI is cool when used right. From acting as a personal assistant to a verbal wikipedia, especially when driving or away from the desk. That is just for the simplest things.
Thomas Massie has been critical of free trade for about a decade now, albeit perhaps inconsistently. I’ve seen him bash it on occasion in interviews.
"you want reindistrialisation but no data centers (who only hire indian and drive your utilities up 400%)? slopulism! incoherent!"
how about you guys come up with something besides managed decline? is that too much to ask?
On the Iran thing.
I want to believe the Promethean Action / Tom Luongo takes are correct, but what do I know.
Your analysis may be correct and what we see / hear is what's really going on.
The two are at odds with each other and I am prepared to admit that I am wrong, but I hope I'm not.
Always thanks for the great content.
Scott left out Northwestern, USC, UCLA, UW, and University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Big Ten is loaded with highly ranked schools academically.
I forgot which pac-12 teams have joined the big ten. But that reinforces my point about the Big Ten being seen as academically superior
WHY DONT YEEWWW DEEEEEEEW SAHMTHING
democracy sucks