Timothy Chou discusses the importance of incorporating knowledge of policy, law, and regulation into conversations about technology, particularly in his seminar class at Stanford University. He emphasizes that meaningful discussions about these topics cannot occur without a foundational understanding of the subject matter. Chou notes that he frequently reaches out to the law department and highlights that in one instance, his class included eight law school students. He expresses concern that many discussions, such as Senate hearings, lack depth because the participants may not have a sufficient grasp of the technology being discussed.
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