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Impossible Tradeoffs with Katie Harbath

Welcome to fellow newsletter writer, Bruce Mehlman who has long been a fixture in DC for his smart graphs and quarterly reports on where the trends are going, not just in politics but also in the economy, tech, national security, and more. I highly recommend you sign up for his newsletter, Bruce Mehlman's Age of Disruption.

In our conversation, Bruce discusses his journey from a political lawyer to a prominent figure in tech policy, sharing insights on the evolution of technology and its intersection with politics. He reflects on the early 2000s tech issues, the lessons learned from the rise of social media, and the current political landscape. Mehlman emphasizes the importance of trust in information, the future of media consumption, and the need for long-term thinking in politics and technology. He also highlights the significant advancements in health innovations and their potential impact on society.

Some of the readings he recommends include:

* The Storm Before the Calm: America's Discord, the Coming Crisis of the 2020s, and the Triumph Beyond by George Friedman

* Stratechery by Ben Thompson

* Noahpinion

* Slow Boring by Matthew Yglesias

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