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#345 – Coffeezilla: SBF, FTX, Fraud, Scams, Fake Gurus, Money, Fame, and Power

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Ethics and Accountability in Controversial Figures

This chapter explores the complex ethical landscape surrounding Dan Friedberg, the former general counsel for Ultimate Bet implicated in a cheating scandal, and his later role at FTX. It raises critical questions about systemic failures in oversight and the responsibilities of journalists when interviewing controversial figures linked to fraud. The discussion further investigates the psychological mechanisms behind unethical behavior in financial misconduct, emphasizing the importance of accountability and the impact of individual actions on broader societal norms.

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