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A significant portion of the discussion centered on the effectiveness of government in delivering on its promises. One of Klein's critical points was that many liberal reforms fail not due to lack of ambition, but because the processes to implement those reforms are encrusted with bureaucratic obstacles. He posited that progress has slowed because of an inability to disentangle the complicated web of laws and regulations — a problem compounded by the urgent need for housing and infrastructure that remains unmet.
Klein and Newsom stressed the necessity of not only envisioning a better future but also the practicalities of making it a reality through effective governance. Reforms must be structured in ways that not only simplify processes but also ensure accountability at all levels.