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Mentioned in 19 episodes
American Kingpin
The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road
Book • 2017
American Kingpin tells the story of Ross Ulbricht, a libertarian-leaning programmer who built the Silk Road, an online marketplace for drugs and other illicit goods on the dark web.
The book details Ulbricht's transformation from a college dropout to the mastermind behind a billion-dollar drug empire, and his eventual capture by law enforcement.
The narrative is filled with twists and turns, including the involvement of crooked FBI agents, murder-for-hire plots, and the complex interplay between technology, libertarian ideology, and law enforcement.
The book details Ulbricht's transformation from a college dropout to the mastermind behind a billion-dollar drug empire, and his eventual capture by law enforcement.
The narrative is filled with twists and turns, including the involvement of crooked FBI agents, murder-for-hire plots, and the complex interplay between technology, libertarian ideology, and law enforcement.
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Sam Parr as a book he's been recommending for 10 years, focusing on Ross Ulbricht and the Silk Road.
Sam Parr as a book he's been recommending for 10 years, focusing on Ross Ulbricht and the Silk Road.
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We talk to the guy who knows Silicon Valley’s darkest secrets
Mentioned by Sam Parr , highlighting the author's meticulous research and ability to create an immersive narrative.
Sam Parr , highlighting the author's meticulous research and ability to create an immersive narrative.
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Sam Parr: How To Make $2 Million A Month By Writing
Mentioned by Nick Bilton as a book he was working on about the NRA, which was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent events.
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Nick Bilton: The Art of Storytelling in Films, Journalism, and Murder Mysteries | How I Write
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Shaan Puri in relation to Ross Ulbricht's story, highlighting its romantic and captivating nature.
Shaan Puri in relation to Ross Ulbricht's story, highlighting its romantic and captivating nature.35 snips
Did the creator of Bitcoin just get unmasked?
Mentioned in the episode description when discussing the Silk Road and its anonymous workforce.
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Jack Smith on How r/WallStreetBets is Beating Wall Street - From the Archive
Recommended to learn more about the rise and fall of Silk Road.
Encore: Crypto Wars | The Great Slow Motion Swindle | 3
Recommended to learn more about the rise and fall of Silk Road, BitInstant, and Mt. Gox.
Encore: Crypto Wars | Zuckerpunch | 6
