Chamath Palihapitiya

The Chamath Palihapitiya Substack is focused on sharing insights and curated news related to technology, market trends, economic policies, and global events impacting sectors like AI, finance, healthcare, and clean energy. It aims at fostering an understanding of disruptive ideas, technological advancements, and critical global and local issues through a mix of personal essays and weekly curated news summaries.

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What I read this week...

314 implied HN points • 02 Sep 22
  1. Honda and LG Energy plan $4.4B EV battery factory in the U.S.
  2. California fast food wages may soon be set by the government.
  3. Nvidia stock drops due to U.S. limiting exports to China.

What I read this week...

294 implied HN points • 26 Aug 22
  1. Student debt and nuclear power in Japan were topics of interest this week
  2. America's college financing system needs fixing
  3. Exploring where people live the longest and how states rank in life expectancy

What I read this week...

275 implied HN points • 19 Aug 22
  1. Third Point accumulated a position in The Walt Disney Company
  2. Record numbers of migrants have been arrested at the southern border
  3. There is a coming California megastorm

What I read this week...

275 implied HN points • 22 Jul 22
  1. Biden's approval hits a new low with public discontent on both parties.
  2. People have money but feel downcast, affecting the economy.
  3. Sprawl costs America more than $1 trillion, a new report finds.

What I read this week...

235 implied HN points • 12 Aug 22
  1. Tom Alberg, an early Amazon investor and long-time board member, passed away at 82.
  2. Serena Williams retired from tennis on her own terms as reported by Vogue and The Atlantic.
  3. The World Excel Championship was aired on ESPN, revealing an unusual competition to a wider audience.
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What I read this week...

117 implied HN points • 19 Dec 22
  1. Read about various interesting topics like the Fed, private acquisitions, and tech news
  2. Some Twitter threads discuss venture capital trends and unfortunate events like shootings in a zoo
  3. Stay updated with diverse sources to get a wide range of information

What I read this week...

157 implied HN points • 23 Sep 22
  1. Venture firms have a lot of money ready to invest in startups.
  2. There are efforts in California to address energy grid issues.
  3. Various news stories regarding Supreme Court cases and a chess scandal.

What I read this week...

117 implied HN points • 09 Sep 22
  1. Kim Kardashian is venturing into private equity.
  2. California avoided power blackouts through a text alert system.
  3. Many in the U.S. workforce are 'quiet quitters.'