404 | Coco Krumme: The False Promise of Optimization - Plus, Saagar & Marshall on the Biden Presidency

Today's episode of The Realignment is a two-parter. First, Saagar and Marshall discuss the show's recent coverage of the Biden administration and the anniversary of the Afghanistan withdrawal, and then answer Supercast subscriber-exclusive Q&A. Afterwards, Coco Krumme, joins Marshall to discuss her new book: Optimal Illusions: The False Promise of Optimization. Coco and Marshall discuss the costs of hyper-optimization, everywhere from supply chains to personal devices, how balance efficiency and resiliency, and the current state of Silicon Valley.

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The United States is in the midst of a dramatic political realignment with shifting views on national security, economics, technology, and the role of government in our lives. Saagar Enjeti and Marshall Kosloff explore this with thinkers, policymakers, and more.