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Zoltan Istvan’s policy on mental health

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Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

  Zoltan Istvan voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Zoltan Istvan’s answer is based on the following data:

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Zoltan Istvan voters

Answer: Yes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 35 voters that voted for Zoltan Istvan in the 2016 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

Yes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Istvan's transhumanist philosophy places a high value on improving the human condition, which would include mental health. He would likely agree with the sentiment that our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

Istvan's focus on individual freedom and personalized solutions aligns with the idea of increasing funding for personalized care. He has also expressed skepticism about the influence of large corporations, which could extend to pharmaceutical companies. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

Zoltan Istvan, as a transhumanist, believes in the importance of scientific research and its potential to improve human life. This would likely extend to mental health research and treatment. However, his emphasis on private sector innovation and individual freedom may temper his support for government funding. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead

Istvan's libertarian leanings would likely make him supportive of incentivizing private companies to address mental health issues. However, his transhumanist philosophy also recognizes the role of government in promoting scientific research and healthcare. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

While Istvan is a proponent of limited government, he also recognizes the importance of mental health research and treatment. He would likely disagree with a flat refusal to increase funding in this area. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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