X ; Do you think the US can compete with China?
Me : It can outcompete but it's a long path.
X : Have you written that playbook?
Me : In notes, I need to find time to write it all out. I'm a bit busy. I'll tell you where to start though - social inequality at home.
X : How are those connected?
Me : In many ways but it'll take me time to write out the path because I have to explain some basics. It'll become clear then, just wait.
X : How long?
Me : Four or five months? It's a long path, so there's no rush and as I said I'm a bit busy.
X : What do you think Biden should do?
Me : It is irrelevant what I think. They will do whatever they've planned to do, this would have been decided many months ago. We will get to see their plans over the next 100 days.
X : I thought you said China would start to tackle inequality this year.
Me : China will. They understand the game, they've already signalled this along with use of context specific economic plays. It's very smart. They are years ahead but that doesn't mean we can't compete.
X : Well, if that's the case, how do we outcompete?
Me : As I said, it's a long play and no need to worry about that for now. Just focus on social inequality ... if China nails that first, then ... well. Whoops.
X : Are you talking universal basic income?
Me : You'll need that plus wealth redistribution within the next 2-3 years. If you're planning to compete. Let's wait and see what Biden has in store for us.
X : I don't understand.
Me : I told you, I need to write the basics up. I'll keep it simple, you need to shift your economic system so it's based upon talent and hardwork (currently it isn't) ... and for that you'll need UBI, wealth redistribution and to tackle inequality.
X : What about a green economy?
Me : You'll need UBI, Wealth redistribution and to tackle inequality to achieve that. You'll also need more mixed economic play and ... I'm not doing this now. I've got other things to focus on.
X : Nationalise Amazon?
Me : Yes, now go away.
X : A new deal?
Me : Yes ... across so many different levels. Start with social inequality first.
X : Bitcoin?
Me : Lol ... I wouldn't wish that on my enemies.

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