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Why don't more investors put their money into "sci fi" tech? It seems that there is a severe lack of imagination among people with money at their disposal.

Also, basic research suffers from lack of funding and a conservative government bureaucracy. Does this concern you, and do you have any thoughts on how to fix this?

What can be done to make Silicon Valley more livable? Why doesn't tech money dominate the local politics that affects decisions around public infrastructure and zoning?