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Bari Weiss | All-In Summit 2024

Bonus • Sep 19, 2024 • 32 mins

In this episode, Bari Weiss joins the conversation, exploring the divisive elements within American society. The discussion delves into how institutions like the New York Times have been overtaken by radical influences, sacrificing traditional prestige. Weiss shares insights on avoiding audience capture while developing The Free Press, emphasizing the importance of independence in journalism. David Sacks discusses his approach to identifying trustworthy media sources amidst widespread ideological bias. The episode also examines the ideological capture of the medical field and the challenges of establishing new, unbiased institutions.

Key Points

The mainstream media's shift from unbiased reporting to political advocacy has resulted in widespread audience mistrust and the rise of alternative media sources.
Barry Weiss emphasizes the importance of building new, independent institutions that prioritize truth and integrity over short-term gains and audience capture.
The ideological shift in institutions like journalism, medicine, and education reflects broader societal changes, driven by technology and a departure from traditional liberal values.

Speakers

Barry Weiss

Guest • 59%

Jason Calacanis

Host • 14%

Chamath Palihapitiya

Host • 6%

David Friedberg

Host • 8%

David Sacks

Host • 12%

Chapters

0:00	The Besties welcome Bari Weiss
2:19	Defining the polarizing forces in American society
5:11	How institutions like the New York Times were captured by radicals, giving up "the heroin needle of prestige"
16:39	Avoiding audience capture while building The Free Press
22:09	Sacks's strategy to find reliable media sources
27:26	Ideological capture of medicine, building a new institution

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