Feeling a little politically lost? You're not alone! Today, we dive into the idea of being "politically homeless," a term made famous by Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI. He shared how, at 40, he feels like there's no cozy spot for him in the political landscape he once called home. I totally relate to that vibe; as a black independent civil libertarian, I also feel like the political tents are shrinking, leaving many of us feeling abandoned. We chat about the crazy imbalance of power, the importance of borders (but not walls), and how our republic thrives on slow change and tough debates. So, grab your favorite drink, kick back, and let’s explore this wild world of politics together! Political identity is a wild ride, isn’t it? Just look at Sam Altman, the OpenAI founder who’s feeling a bit like a ship lost at sea in a political storm. He kicked off his journey as a proud Democrat at 20, only to feel like the party's GPS malfunctioned by the time he hit 30. Now, at 40, he’s waving his political compass, declaring himself ‘politically homeless.’ And you know what? I can totally relate! I’m also feeling like I’m standing outside the party tent, peering in, wondering if anyone remembers I’m here. As a black independent civil libertarian, I’m all about keeping the political tent wide enough for everyone. But hey, can we talk about the crazy consolidation of power? It’s like a game of Monopoly where only one player gets to keep all the properties! And let’s not forget about borders – I want to keep things safe, but putting up walls? Nah, that’s not the vibe. Our republic thrives on slow change and hard debates, and that’s what keeps it all together. So let’s dive into this political labyrinth together and see if we can find a way out!

Takeaways:

1. Sam Altman, founder of OpenAI, feels politically homeless as he reflects on his party journey.
2. At the age of 20, Altman was a proud Democrat, but by 30, he felt lost.
3. Being politically homeless is a common feeling for many, including myself, in today's climate.
4. The podcast discusses the importance of slow change and challenging debates in a healthy republic.

Links referenced in this episode:

1. jamesabrown.net

Companies mentioned in this episode:

1. OpenAI

This is the Daily Note.

I'm James A.

Brown.

Sam Altman, founder of OpenAI, said he's politically homeless.

At 20 he was a proud Democrat.

By 30 he thought they'd lost the plot.

And now at 40, he sees no room in the party for himself or those somewhat like him.

That's why he's politically homeless.

Well, I am too, Sam, but for different reasons.

I'm a black independent civil libertarian.

I feel abandoned by shrinking political tents.

I think too much power and too few hands is crazy and I think it's foolish not to have borders.

But putting a wall on those borders is unacceptable too, because it can keep us from leaving.

Our republic has survived because change is slow and debate is hard.

It's a feature, not a bug.

So what do you think?

Let me know in the comments and check out more@jamesabrown.net on that note.

I'm James A.

Brown and as always, be well.