Every book Patrick Hsu recommended on podcasts

Books recommended by Patrick Hsu

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   Breakneck

   Dan Wang · Discussed · 1 episode

   Breakneck by Dan Wang is a comparative study of political economy that examines the contrasting trajectories of the United States and China, famously framing the difference through the lens of a lawyer-dominated society versus an engineer-driven state.

   Discussed

   “My friend Dan Wang recently released a book called Breakneck, which talks about um you know, kind of like the US and China and the difference between the two countries and their philosophy, the way they approach markets.”

   a16z Podcast Faster Science, Better Drugs 2025-09-15 Listen at 36:20

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