The Cognitive Revolution · Thursday, September 10, 2026
Nate suggests that the US should seek a reciprocal deal with China, potentially trading semiconductor technology for Chinese expertise in areas like solar energy, batteries, and robotics. This would aim to recouple economies without creating unacceptable vulnerabilities.
“I believe the overall picture suggests that the United States should seek a deal, whereby we trade chips and perhaps even some chip-making know-how for Chinese expertise in solar energy, batteries, robotics, and much more, effectively recoupling our economies without creating vulnerabilities or tendencies that either side finds unacceptable.”