The National Design Studio Is a Scam
13 days ago
- #regulatory capture
- #public service
- #government design
- Criticism of Joe Gebbia's appointment as Chief Design Officer of the United States, citing lack of relevant experience.
- AirBnB's business model criticized as being built on regulatory arbitrage rather than genuine innovation.
- Dismantling of 18F, the federal government's design services office, seen as destruction of valuable institutional knowledge.
- Gebbia's promises to reform all government services within three years deemed unrealistic and indicative of potential corruption.
- Concerns about conflicts of interest given Gebbia's ties to AirBnB and potential influence on regulations affecting the company.
- Comparison to other Trump administration appointments that prioritized private interests over public service.
- Call for government design reform led by experts in complex systems, not entrepreneurs known for circumventing regulations.