This Week in Startups BAYC at Sotheby’s, Loot, Tether Canada ban + 8VC’s Joe Lonsdale: Palantir, China, Cicero | E1278
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Sep 7, 2021 
Joe Lonsdale, a serial entrepreneur and founder of 8VC, dives into the intriguing world of NFTs, emphasizing the recent $19M Bored Ape Yacht Club bid at Sotheby's. He discusses the challenges posed by Tether's ban in Canada and the need for better regulatory frameworks in the U.S. Lonsdale also shares insights from his own ventures, including Palantir, and highlights the importance of optimism amidst societal challenges. The conversation touches on China's geopolitical maneuvers and innovative solutions to pressing issues like climate change.
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American Optimism
- Joe Lonsdale expresses optimism about America, believing solutions to problems involve innovation and consciousness.
- He contrasts this with the media's tendency to focus on fear and pessimism.
Global Warming Solutions
- Joe Lonsdale acknowledges global warming as a real problem while not considering it the most pressing issue.
- He suggests solutions like carbon sequestration, carbon markets, nuclear energy, and innovation.
China's Power Play
- China is limiting children's video game time to three hours per week and cracking down on tech companies.
- Lonsdale interprets this as China exploiting the perceived weakness of the US due to internal issues.
