[andsoitis]

> So why is so much of what Andreesen wants from the future not what they've invested in?

You still want to invest in a particular company or people who you believe will make you tons of money. Just because someone is active directionally in what you believe will be the future does not necessarily mean you should put your money with them.

[kevinmchugh]

This makes sense as an answer but seems like an incredible indictment of venture capitalism, right? If they can't bring about a better, safer, healthier, science fiction future because it's less profitable than crypto, who can? If that essay had been a mea culpa, I'd like it a lot more

[satvikpendem]

The government traditionally invests in such areas of public good.