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Russia is losing points in the tech innovation category, but is definitely leading in the autocracy innovation. As Sergei Guriev (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki
by chaoz_ 6y ago
Russia is losing points in the tech innovation category, but is definitely leading in the autocracy innovation.
As Sergei Guriev (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Guriev https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Guriev) pointed out, the regime will perish when government will have to pay too much for the information war and the population simple won't be able to satisfy their basic needs (empty fridge).
This is quite scary.
- koheripbal 6y agoThe information war is a lot cheaper than the Cold War was. They seem to be making a significant profit from insider trading, manipulating markets, and selling military arms. It's hard to see a negative end-game to the Russian story in the short term. The biggest threat seems to be a disorganized power grab after Putin retires or kicks the bucket - but I suspect they have a secret succession plan for that.