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The discussion touches upon the competence gap between China and the US. Bellagio argues that the Chinese government is dangerously competent, constantly adapting and deploying advanced technological tools like firewalls and cyber capabilities, whereas the US polity is inherently incompetent. He illustrates how China’s strategic planning allows it to anticipate threats and act decisively, contrasting with often chaotic US responses.
This disparity feeds into the broader theme of decentralization versus centralized control, with Bitcoin symbolizing the shift towards distributed power and resilience against authoritarian control.