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As the podcast hosts discuss, history demonstrates that the country leading in technology tends to exert considerable influence over the world stage. From the Roman roads to British steamships, each technological advancement propelled certain nations to global prominence. The current AI competition, marked by America's recent chip sanctions, shows that nations are segmenting into tiers, with the U.S. and its closest allies enjoying full access to advanced technology while adversaries like China and Russia are shut out.