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New Gurus: 8. Prophets of Doom

Influenced

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I've Learned That Gurus Are Men

The internet and social media represents a profound challenge to the entire system. I've learned that gurus tend to be men, anxiety about the right way to be a man drives so much of the guru sphere. The biggest gurus create parasocial relationships, intense one-way bonds with their fans. There is a significant group of people who are specifically looking for content from people not qualified because... This trust of the way things work is built into the very origin of Bitcoin.

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