In this Bankless episode, Ryan and David sit down with Dan Wang (author of Breakneck) to unpack why China’s “engineers-in-charge” model cranks out subways, high-speed rail, batteries, EVs and drones at breakneck speed, while America’s “lawyerly” governance gets tied up in red tape. They explore how these two approaches shape daily life, economic growth and global competitiveness.
They also bust common Western myths—no, it’s not just digital authoritarianism or imminent collapse—and compare U.S. capital markets’ sky-high valuations with China’s manufacturing dominance. Dan’s parting shot? The U.S. could use about 20% more engineering muscle, while China would benefit from roughly 50% more rights-protecting legalism.
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