Wealth Distribution

topic on 2 shows · 2 statements across 2 episodes

American Optimist 20VC

2 statements about Wealth Distribution, every show

AMERICAN OPTIMIST Assertion Supported
Ferguson: Modern wealth inequality is less extreme than in 19th century
“Although income distribution has clearly widened to the point that it's reminiscent of the 19 twenties, wealth distribution has not got as unequal as it was in, in the 19th century.”
Niall Ferguson Aug 18, 2021 ▶ 16:44 Niall Ferguson: Why Great Civilizations Rise and Fall · Joe Lonsdale
20VC Prediction Not checkable as stated
VanDevender: Autonomous trucks will improve delivery but erode rural wealth distribution
“So if you replace the trucks with self-driving trucks, you end up with a much better goods distribution system, which is positive, but the trucking system is a much worse wealth distribution system.”
Aaron VanDevender Oct 16, 2017 ▶ 17:54 20VC: Founders Fund's Chief Scientist on Why AI Is Mostly A Scam, Why The Value of Large Datasets Is Mostly Overplayed & The Societal Effects of 4m Truck Drivers Being Unemployed with Aaron Vandevender

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