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Michael Lewis: Why He 'Wouldn't Bet Against Bitcoin,' SBF's Rise & Fall and Fixing Our Financial System
Dec 7, 2023
01:08:58
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Michael Lewis, financial journalist and author, discusses why he 'wouldn't bet against Bitcoin' and dives into the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried. They explore Sam's detachment from emotions, his intentions and reckless behavior, and the impact of rules and regulations on society and crypto regulation. The speakers also delve into the delusions and ambitions of a certain individual involved in cryptocurrency.
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- Sam Bankman-Fried's charm and influence attracted celebrities, politicians, and venture capitalists due to his interest in pandemic prevention and disruption of the financial system.
- Sam Bankman-Fried's unique personality, lacking empathy but driven by a calculated approach, led to his ability to manipulate others through storytelling and charisma.
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The Rise of Sam Bankman-Fried and the Influence of Effective Altruism
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX and a figure in the crypto world, emerged as a powerful and influential individual. He became known for his involvement in effective altruism, a movement focused on maximizing the good done in the world. Despite his lack of emotional connection with others, Sam was able to charm and attract the attention of various celebrities, politicians, and venture capitalists. People were drawn to him due to his sincere interest in pandemic prevention and his desire to disrupt traditional financial exchanges. His grandiosity and egotism helped him secure billions of dollars in funding and navigate political circles. Although some viewed him skeptically, many desired a figure like Sam who could address societal problems and challenge the broken aspects of the financial system.
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