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Inside the crypto hype machine

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Mar 21, 2024
The podcast delves into the legal troubles of Sam Bankman-Fried, upcoming sentencing, and FTX caretaker boss John Ray's criticism. It also discusses ways to exploit retail investors, money laundering in crypto, and the etiquette of reclining seats on airplanes.
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ANECDOTE

SBF: Captivating Yet Evasive

  • Josh Oliver found Sam Bankman-Fried captivating and interesting to talk to, even enjoyable at times.
  • However, he also found SBF evasive on certain questions and increasingly revealed as the legal process unfolded.
INSIGHT

SBF's Utilitarian Worldview

  • Caroline Ellison, SBF's ex-girlfriend, described SBF's worldview as utilitarian, prioritizing the "greatest good."
  • She claimed SBF didn't believe rules like "don't lie" or "don't steal" applied to him.
INSIGHT

Crypto: A System of Exploitation

  • Josh Oliver's book, "Hype Machine," explores the broader crypto ecosystem surrounding SBF.
  • It argues this system is designed to exploit retail investors.
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