China

Bernie Sanders Says Stop All AI, China's Breakthrough, Inflation Down, Golden Age in 2026?

All-In Podcast

A country discussed in the context of the AI race, with concerns that stopping AI progress in the US would cede leadership to China. Also discussed for its advancements and investments in lithography technology.

E174: Inflation stays hot, AI disclosure bill, Drone warfare, defense startups & more

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A country with a dominant position in lithium-ion battery production, giving it a potential advantage in drone warfare.

Reality Check: A Conversation with David Wallace-Wells (Episode #365)

Sam Harris

Mentioned as a place where strict lockdowns, including 'nailing doors shut,' were implemented.

E171: DOJ sues Apple, AI arms race, Reddit IPO, Realtor settlement & more

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Country mentioned in the context of super apps and their prevalence in Asian markets (implied by Alipay and WeChat).

E170: Tech's Vibe Shift, TikTok ban debate, Vertical AI boom, Florida bans lab-grown meat & more

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Country cited for blocking US social networks and for its extensive surveillance and control over its citizens and technology, influencing the TikTok ban debate.

Legendary Investor Bill Gurley on Investing Rules, Insights from Jeff Bezos, Must-Read Books, & More

Tim Ferriss

Country whose economic transformation under Deng Xiaoping implemented capitalism, significantly increasing its citizens' standard of living.

Jonathan Haidt: The Case Against Social Media | Lex Fridman Podcast #291

Lex Fridman

Mentioned as a nation that skillfully uses digital technology to create a stable authoritarian state, contrasting with Western democracies' use slowing fragmentation.

America & World Order: A Conversation with Bret Stephens (Episode #357)

Sam Harris

Geopolitical rival of the United States, discussed as a primary threat that requires US resources, and its potential aggression towards Taiwan.

Saifedean Ammous: Bitcoin, Anarchy, and Austrian Economics | Lex Fridman Podcast #284

Lex Fridman

Cited as a country that suffered from staying on a silver standard while global markets shifted to gold, highlighting monetary policy's impact on national wealth.

E164: Zuck’s Senate apology, Elon's comp package voided, crony capitalism, Reddit IPO, drone attack

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Mentioned as a state that mandates top-down controls on product usage and screen time for video games, in the context of societal decisions about children's exposure to software.

A Falling World: A Conversation with Peter Zeihan (Episode #355)

Sam Harris

Discussed as facing demographic collapse and dependence on open seas, with potential future decline.

The Coming Cold War II — Niall Ferguson

Tim Ferriss

A major global power, described as the 'senior partner' in Cold War II (with Russia as junior partner), engaged in an ideological and technological rivalry with the US, and a potential flashpoint over Taiwan.

E161: US strikes Houthis, market instability, Q1 rate cuts in doubt, Carta's major mishap, DEI

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Has the largest shipping volume through the Red Sea but has stayed out of the conflict, leading to questions about the US's involvement.

E158: Global trade disrupted, Adobe/Figma canceled, realtors sued, Trump blocked

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A major manufacturing hub whose ability to ship goods quickly to Europe is impacted by Red Sea disruptions; has brokered rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Tucker Carlson: State of America, leaving Fox News, Media Control, Politics, and more

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Mentioned in the context of its government's view on change and its relevance to power, and also in the discussion of economic policies and globalization.

Michael Leiter - Opposition

OxfordUnion

Secret History #24: Empire of Church

Predictive History

Epstein Files Flop, State of the Market, Autonomous Robots, Trump's Gold Card, Friedberg on Jeopardy

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Mentioned in the context of potential hidden billionaires.

Geo-Strategy#2: Christian Zionism and the Middle East Conflict

Predictive History

Mentioned as an example of a country with large numbers of young people experiencing hopelessness due to economic conditions.

Master Negotiator William Ury — Strategies and Stories from Warren Buffett, Nelson Mandela, & More

Tim Ferriss

Mentioned in the context of 'losing face' (diu lian), a significant cultural factor in negotiation.

DOGE vs USAID, Crypto Framework, Google's $75B AI Spend, US Sovereign Wealth Fund, GLP-1s

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A country noted for its competitive AI advancements and long-term industrial policy, which is seen as a major competitor to the US in technology and manufacturing.

Ray Dalio: US Debt Spiral, How to Avoid Disaster | The All-In Interview

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Discussed in the context of global manufacturing, trade competition, and geopolitical influence.

Inauguration Interviews: Trump's Talent, Dem Rebrand & more w/ Whip Emmer, Reps Swalwell & Khanna

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Central to the TikTok debate, national security concerns, economic competition, and rare earth mineral mining dominance.

Ted Cruz: Trump's First Week, Texas vs. California, Immigration, DOGE, Greenland

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Mentioned as a geopolitical competitor to the US in the Arctic and as a factor in the potential US desire to control the Panama Canal, due to Chinese state-owned enterprises' involvement.