Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
"Corona is an accelerator, right? It's not only an accelerator based on physicality, right? If you look at Corona, right? If you have any kind of pre-existing conditions, right? It accelerates whatever pre-existing conditions exist, but not only physically, economically, right?" — Andrew Schultz
"The thing about Amazon is, even if it is a monopoly, it's this weird monopoly in that it just makes shit more affordable for the consumer. So everybody's hesitant to break it up 'cause they're like, we're just kind of benefiting from this, right?" — Andrew Schultz
"The companies that come out of the post Corona economy will be the most successful companies for the next 50 years minimum. They're bane, right? I'm not afraid of the dark. I was born in it. I live in it. I'm comfortable here." — Andrew Schultz
The episode begins with a philosophical discussion on human sexuality, positing that nighttime sex is a learned behavior influenced by lifestyle rather than natural inclination, with a preference for morning or daytime intimacy emerging as potentially more natural. This leads into a broader theme: the pandemic as an "accelerator" of pre-existing conditions, both physical and economic. The conversation then shifts to the impact on industries, with a strong prediction that movie theaters are largely obsolete due to the superior home entertainment experience now available. The episode argues that the convenience and cost-effectiveness of home viewing, coupled with advancements in technology, will permanently alter cinema attendance.
A significant portion of the discussion is dedicated to the transformation of healthcare, driven by the necessity of remote diagnostics and telehealth. The speakers suggest that this shift will lead to a decline in traditional brick-and-mortar healthcare facilities, with companies like Amazon poised to fill the void by offering accessible, digitally integrated health services. The parallel is drawn between the convenience of Amazon for goods and its potential for healthcare, leveraging existing trust and data. The conversation also delves into the future of business post-pandemic, focusing on the immense growth potential of Amazon, which is seen as weathering the economic storm better than most and likely to consolidate market share.
Finally, the speakers touch upon the challenges and opportunities for new businesses. While acknowledging the difficulty of securing capital and consumer spending during a downturn, they express optimism for companies that can demonstrate resilience and efficiency by being "born out of poverty" or necessity. The advice for aspiring entrepreneurs is to use this time to meticulously prepare, as future investment and consumer spending are expected to rebound, creating a favorable environment for well-positioned startups.