Interview with a16z founder: Post-election discussions at the Trump family are all about 'encryption policies', supporting DOGE to improve government efficiency

The current administration's crackdown on the tech industry is the main reason why Marc Andreessen, a staunch Democratic supporter and co-founder of venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz, voted for Trump instead. (Synopsis: Critical hit!) BTC rose above $106,600, analysts are optimistic: Trump will rush to 120,000 magnesium when he takes office) (Background supplement: Trump's effect is amazing! Family Decentralized Finance bought LINK and AAVE, and the coin price hit a 3-year high) On December 13, local time, billionaire Marc Andreessen, co-founder of venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz, was interviewed by freelance press reporter Bari Weiss, confirming that he is working with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), And in the interview, he shared his feelings about working with US President-elect Trump. Andreessen said that scientific and technological innovation is the cornerstone of American economic prosperity and national security, maintaining scientific and technological leadership is crucial for the United States, and the policies of the current administration (Biden administration) suppress scientific and technological innovation, Andreessen praised the Trump administration's science and technology policy. In the interview, Andreessen said that he is a "pro bono volunteer" at DOGE, adding that DOGE has two main goals: to cut spending and reduce regulation. Andreessen also said that he has spent "probably half of his time" since the election at Mar-a-Lago Dealer Park and has participated in a number of interviews with cabinet officials, and his contributions have focused on the following areas: technology policy, business, economics and national health. But he said: "I'm not saying I've been involved in all the decisions, but I've been trying to help in as many ways as possible." In response to a question about whether talent would be hesitant to join the Trump administration because of the controversy over Trump's last term, Andresen said he observed the opposite trend: "I think the flow of qualified talent from outside the system is actually stronger now." The core points are as follows: The current administration (the Biden administration) lacks understanding of the tech industry and is too conservative and even hostile in formulating policies; The Trump administration is supportive of technological innovation and more friendly to the cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence industries. Under the Biden administration, the United States is in a state of "soft authoritarianism" in which the government controls society through strict censorship and "debanking" (shutting down the banking accounts of certain individuals or businesses on the grounds of political affiliation). He worries about this state power and believes that the next government should legislate to protect citizens from such acts. The traditional elite originally had a trap "protocol", that is, to pursue wealth in the business field, and donate the wealth to charity after retirement, so as to clear the "original sin" and gain social recognition. But in recent years, this trap "protocol" has been broken, and the traditional elite has lost its social status and discourse. The election of Trump's election is reflected in the corruption of an elite made up of business Oligopoly and the media, which is being replaced by a "new anti-elite" force. Andreessen himself is both a member of the "defection" of the traditional elite and a representative of the emerging "anti-elite" forces. It is inevitable that there will always be "sycophants" around the centers of power. But he believes that the core of emerging "anti-elite" forces, such as Elon Musk, can maintain independent thinking and avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. Andreessen supports a comprehensive review of government spending and regulation to improve efficiency and reduce waste. The tech industry is politically divided, with big company founders leaning to the left and startup founders leaning more to the right. But left-wing ideas dominate overall, especially in consumer-facing areas. Government investment and support are essential for the development of science and technology, but the government should also avoid excessive intervention and let the market work. AI is key to the future, but Andreessen also worries that AI could become a tool for government control and censorship in the future. Scientific and technological progress will inevitably change the social structure and distribution of power, but human beings also need to think about the ethical and social issues brought about by the development of science and technology. Weiss: Andreessen, welcome to this show, I'm very happy. I have to say, in the last four weeks, I've never seen you have a more energetic look in public, I think because Donald Trump won the election. I think everyone in the audience wondered, what is the fundamental meaning of Trump's victory for you and for the United States? Andreessen: The first thing I want to say is that it's morning in America, so I'm really happy. The first thing to say is that it's not just because of Trump, but his victory is really part of the reason, and I think there are two other things besides that. First, there was a dramatic "right turn" in this election. Including places like California and San Francisco (Democratic Party iron ticket warehouse), many areas have "turned red" this time. The second biggest change is the votes of youth groups, and they are changing. I would say that these changes have moved beyond political partisanship, because the last decade has been a period of "emotional darkness," and you've written a lot of similar stories about industries represented by Silicon Valley being suppressed by soft authoritarianism, which has had a real negative impact on the tech industry in the country and around the world. So I think it's important for a whole generation of young people to change, and I'm in the VC business, so I get all this breakdown from people in different industries about things that are changing. Now, there are a lot of small changes that are giving hope: people can now write a book that they never thought would actually be published; Comedians can start telling jokes they couldn't tell before...... These little sparks are burning around, and people can basically say that they are poking their heads out of the frozen tundra of culture, and people are starting to smile again, start playing, and have fun. This is actually pride in the country. Weiss: You have a lot of people around you, and I think the most obvious one is Elon Musk, who reiterated a few weeks before the election that if Donald Trump doesn't win, if the right wing doesn't come to power, this will be the last American election. Do you agree? Andreessen: To be honest I don't know, maybe I'm a little more confident in the system. I don't think there's going to be a sudden upheaval in the world we're in. You know, there are these incredible times all over history, and I don't think that's the world we live in. For example, people are ready to take to the streets to kill, which can be found in the United States, in Western and Eastern history. For now, the battlefield will move online, a virtual Cold War rather than a physical hot war. For example, people beat each other up on X or Facebook to vent their anger. Listen, that's why I say it's a bit like soft authoritarianism, we live in a world where there are no thugs, but if we live in a world where if you don't speak properly, you're completely erased in reputation and financially, and your fren and your family lose you. This is a very tense situation. American politics and culture will continue to rage, a soft form of authoritarianism and repression, rather than a dramatic physical historical breakpoint. I don't think there's some new flesh added to the bones of this soft authoritarianism, soft authoritarianism that you're described. Weiss: Why is this worldview so popular, why is it so widely available...