The current government's suppression of the technology industry is the main reason why Marc Andreessen, co-founder of the venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz and a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party, has shifted to vote for Trump. (Background: Boom! Bitcoin breaks through $106,600, analysts optimistic: Trump's presidency could soar to $120,000) (Context: Trump's sales effect is astonishing! Family DeFi purchases LINK, AAVE again, with coin prices hitting a three-year high) On December 13 local time, billionaire Marc Andreessen, co-founder of the venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz, accepted an interview with Bari Weiss from the Free Press, confirming that he is collaborating with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and sharing his feelings about working with the newly elected President Trump during the interview. Andreessen stated that technological innovation is the cornerstone of America's economic prosperity and national security, and maintaining technological leadership is crucial for the U.S., while the current government's (Biden administration) policies suppress technological innovation. Andreessen praised the technology policies of the Trump administration. During the interview, Andreessen mentioned that he is a "volunteer without compensation" for DOGE and stated that DOGE has two main goals: to reduce spending and minimize regulation. Andreessen also noted that since the election, he has "probably spent half of his time" at Mar-a-Lago, participating in some interviews with cabinet officials, with his contributions mainly focused on the following areas: technology policy, business, economy, and national health. However, he also stated, "I am not saying that I am involved in all decisions, but I have been trying my best to help in as many ways as possible." When asked whether talent would hesitate to join the Trump administration due to controversies during Trump's previous term, Andreessen said he observed the opposite trend: "I think the flow of qualified talent from outside the establishment is actually stronger now." The core points are as follows: The current government (Biden administration) lacks understanding of the technology industry, is overly conservative in policy-making, and even hostile; whereas the Trump administration supports technological innovation and is friendlier towards the cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence industries. Under Biden's leadership, the U.S. is in a state of "soft authoritarianism," where the government controls society through strict scrutiny and "de-banking" (closing certain individuals' or businesses' bank accounts for political reasons). He is concerned about this exercise of state power and believes that the next government should legislate to protect citizens from such actions. The traditional elite class originally had a set of "agreements" to pursue wealth in business and donate that wealth to charities after retirement to cleanse their "original sin" and gain social recognition. However, in recent years, this set of "agreements" has been broken, and the traditional elite class has lost their social status and voice. The elite class, originally composed of business oligarchs and the media, has become corrupt and is being replaced by a "new anti-elite" force, with Trump's election as a manifestation of this trend. Andreessen himself is both a member of the "rebellion" within the traditional elite class and a representative of the emerging "anti-elite" force. There will always be "sycophants" around the centers of power, which is unavoidable. However, he believes that core figures of the emerging "anti-elite" force, like Elon Musk, can maintain independent thinking and avoid repeating past mistakes. Andreessen supports a comprehensive review of government spending and regulation to improve efficiency and reduce waste. There is political polarization in the technology industry, with founders of large companies tending to lean left, while founders of startups lean more right. However, overall, leftist thought dominates, especially in consumer-facing sectors. Government investment and support are crucial for technological development, but the government should also avoid excessive intervention and allow the market to function. Artificial intelligence is key to future development, but Andreessen is also concerned that AI may become a tool for government control and censorship in the future. Technological advancement will inevitably change social structures and power distribution, but humanity also needs to consider the ethical and social issues brought about by technological development. The following is a summary of the interview content: Weiss: Andreessen, welcome to the show, I am very glad. I have to say, in the past four weeks, I have never seen you look more vibrant in public than now, perhaps because Donald Trump won the election. I think every listener wants to know what fundamental significance Trump's victory has for you and for America? The trend behind Trump's election victory Andreessen: First of all, I want to say that it is morning in America, so I am indeed very happy. First of all, this is not just because of Trump, but his victory is indeed a part of the reason, and I think there are two other things besides that. One is that there has been a dramatic "right turn" in this election. Many areas in places like California and San Francisco (Democratic strongholds) have turned "red" this time. The second biggest change is the voting of the youth demographic, which is changing. I would say these changes have gone beyond party lines, as the past decade has been a "dark emotional" period, and you have written many similar reports, where industries represented by Silicon Valley have been suppressed by soft authoritarianism, which has had a real negative impact on the technology industry in the entire country and the world. So I think the changes of an entire generation of young people are important. I am in the venture capital business, so I have received all these detailed insights about the changes happening from people in different industries. Now, there are many small changes bringing hope: people can now write a book they never thought could really be published; comedians can start telling jokes they previously could not tell... These small sparks are burning everywhere, and people can basically say they are starting to poke their heads out of the cultural frozen tundra, everyone is starting to smile again, starting to play, enjoying fun. This is actually something to be proud of for the country. Weiss: You have many people around you, and I think the most obvious is Elon Musk, who repeatedly stated in the weeks before the election that if Donald Trump did not win the election and the right did not come to power, this would be the last American election. Do you agree? Andreessen: To be honest, I don't know, maybe I have a bit more confidence in this system. I don't think the world we are in now will have sudden huge changes. You know, throughout history, there have been these incredible moments, and I don't think that's the world we live in. For example, people are ready to go out and kill at any moment, and these can be found in the history of America, the West, and the East. Now, the battlefield will shift online; this is a virtual cold war rather than a physical hot war. For example, people are beating each other on X or Facebook to vent their anger. Listen, this is why I say it is a bit like soft authoritarianism. In the world we live in, there are no rioters, but if we lived in such a world: if you speak out of turn, you will be thoroughly erased in terms of reputation and economics, and your friends and family will also lose you. This is a very tense situation. American politics and culture will continue to be intense; it is a form of soft authoritarianism and repression, rather than a dramatic physical historical break. I don't think adding some meat to the bones of the soft authoritarianism and soft totalitarianism you described will help. Weiss: Why is this worldview so popular, and why can it be so widely...

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