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COVID-19 & Impact on Startups, Venture Capital & Public Markets

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COVID-19 & Impact on Startups, Venture Capital & Public Markets

0:01 Jason & Chamath intro David and check in on each other's quarantines 2:26 Has the US overreacted or underreacted so far? David & Chamath give their opinions on new directives & statistics 13:15 Thoughts on potential treatment options & policy changes 22:25 Chamath explains the circumstances of recording a podcast while the Stock Market tanks in…

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  1. What Risks Did Coronavirus Lockdowns Raise? at 2:39

    Health: We need to ramp up testing to get a better idea of who is infect and how the virus is spreading. Policy: It is frightening. Full answer

  2. Are There Any Good News About SARS-CoV-2 at 6:41

    There are several data points that are showing us that there may be an unexpectedly high number of people that get this disease and don't have any symptoms… Full answer

  3. Why Aren't We Using Experimental Drugs to Cure This Coronavirus at 14:12

    We have not done proper medical studies to validate if these drugs actually work and what we have is anecdotal evidence collected by doctors on the front-lines. Full answer

  4. What Is the Death Rate for Covid-19 at 17:06

    The Wu Han data was estimated to be 1.4% of the infected population, and Wu Han was the worst data out of China. Full answer

  5. Is the Lockdown Necessary at 19:11

    It's a nuanced question and it should be a little bit more involved in terms of treatment, testing and containment strategy. Full answer

  6. How Can We Get Back to a Normal Life at 25:25

    Chamath - "Now we have to decide that a short term suspension of typical civil liberties is worth the trade off. Full answer

  7. Are Startups Doomed to Fail Amid the Coronavirus Turmoil at 30:11

    Some advice to startup founders on what to do, in order to remain alive. @Jason: If you've got a deal on the table, take the money. Full answer

  8. How Accurate Is the Data on This Coronavirus at 53:18

    It is not representative. Full answer

  9. Does Chamath Support Bailouts for Big Companies? at 54:13

    If the big business use this money to buy-back their own shares, the companies will look fantastic on paper, but it won't do much for the economy. Full answer

  10. Is This Virus Going to Change Our Outlook on Life at 1:05:26

    Chamath think this is a great time to reset your view of the world. Full answer

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