a16z Podcast: Open vs. Closed, Alpha Cities, and the Industries of the Future
The principal political binary of the past century was the political 'left versus right'. But in the 21st century the binary has shifted -- the battleground now is 'open versus closed'. Those states and societies that embrace economic, political, and cultural openness will have a better shot at competing in the…
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