Interview 1845 - BlackRock and the Oligopoly on Truth Over Comfort

Oct 31, 2023

This podcast explores the role of BlackRock in the financial industry and its consolidation of power. It discusses its origins, influence during the 2008 financial crisis, and the impact of their AI software Aladdin. The podcast also examines Ukraine's plan to become technologically advanced by 2030 and the trend of consolidation and media influence by companies like Blackrock, Vanguard, and State Street.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

BlackRock's Origins and Influence

02:56 • 7min

BlackRock, Larry Fink, and the Influence of Aladdin

09:48 • 5min

The Influence and Power of BlackRock

14:44 • 21min

Visions of a Technologically Advanced Ukraine in 2030

35:54 • 3min

The Consolidation of Power and Media Influence

38:39 • 21min