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Peter Todd: Ukraine and Contrarianism

Mar 1, 2024
Crypto expert Peter Todd discusses supporting Ukraine, critiquing contrarianism, and the complexity of global security. Topics range from NATO involvement, Russian disinfo tactics, freezing reserves, to historical parallels with Gaza and China. The conversation also touches on Bitcoin's role in financial systems and the implications of confiscating Russian assets.
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  • Recognize when contrarian views hinder support for critical causes like Ukraine.
  • Implement more significant actions like targeting Russian infrastructure to ensure lasting peace.

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Support for Ukraine and Bitcoin

There is a discussion about the support for Ukraine and how there seems to be a small overlap between supporting Ukraine and supporting Bitcoin. The conversation highlights the issue of contrarianism within the Bitcoin community that may hinder broader support for Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of understanding when mainstream views align with reality.

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