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Nate Silver on The Art of Risking Everything: Politics, Money, Power

Open to Debate

CHAPTER

The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried

This chapter explores the controversial journey of Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the FTX exchange, intertwined with themes of fraud and the collapse of a Ponzi scheme. The discussion highlights the psychological factors and risks that allowed many investors to overlook red flags, while also examining the broader implications of his actions on cryptocurrency and political landscapes. With a reflective tone, it scrutinizes the dynamics of power and trust in high-stakes environments, paving the way for deeper audience engagement on political ramifications.

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