The 3% Solution That Could Save America

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TODAY'S INSIGHT

FEATURED EPISODE

All In: David Friedberg interviews Ray Dalio

WHAT THEY SAID

• The US faces a critical 100-day window to address its debt crisis, with federal debt now at 125% of GDP and rising interest payments consuming nearly 25% of government revenue.

• The solution requires cutting the deficit from 7.5% to 3% of GDP (approximately $900 billion annually) - but this must be done quickly while the economy is strong, not gradually.

• Markets are showing warning signs similar to 1998-1999, with artificial intelligence gains masking underlying economic risks and potentially creating significant job displacement.

• China and the US are in a technological war that "no country can lose" - with China currently leading in practical AI applications while lagging in chip development.

WHY IT MATTERS

The US is approaching a debt spiral where borrowing costs could trigger a crisis, requiring either massive money printing (leading to inflation) or severe austerity. The decisions made in the next 100 days could determine America's economic trajectory for the next decade.

MY TAKES

While most focus on AI's potential to solve our economic challenges, Dalio (whose "Principles for Navigating the Changing World Order" is essential reading) makes a crucial point: AI's near-term disruption could accelerate our debt crisis by forcing increased government spending on displaced workers, well before its productivity gains materialize.

PS: Again, sorry for not sending for a while. I am back and more commited than ever.

I am incredibly grateful for you reading.

See you tomorrow.

Ben Averbook