In this interview, we discuss the state of American politics and the role that technology plays. Dr. Fukuyama describes the rise of populism in the U.S., the deepening polarization between voters, and how platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Google have facilitated this polarization. He proposes the application of middleware to these platforms and provides possible benefits to such applications. Additionally, Dr. Fukuyama gives his perspective on challenges arising from both Russia and China and provides an analysis of the Biden Administration.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:37 Dr. Fukuyama on the Rise of Populism in America
0:10:11 Increasing Polarization in American Voters
0:15:29 Impact of Platform Technology on American Politics
0:20:48 Application of Middleware with Platforms
0:24:42 Criticisms of Middleware
0:27:28 Government Intervention with Politics and Platforms
0:30:23 Dr. Fukuyama's Relationship with Technology
0:34:26 Challenges from Russian Interference with Elections
0:38:10 Challenges Arising from China's Economic Influence
0:43:51 Dr. Fukuyama's Analysis of the Biden Administration
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