Pivot Jack Dorsey's Bitcoin hopes, Biden picks a heavy hitter, and the Pegasus spyware scandal
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Jul 23, 2021 The conversation dives into Jack Dorsey's ambitious vision of Bitcoin as a pathway to world peace. It critiques the media's focus on extravagant billionaires while essential issues like climate change and social media censorship simmer beneath the surface. The alarming revelations from the Pegasus spyware scandal raise questions about privacy in our tech-driven lives. Lastly, a listener's burning query about retirement amidst climate doom sparks reflections on financial responsibility and hopeful prospects for the future.
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Dorsey's Bitcoin Idealism
- Jack Dorsey believes Bitcoin can promote world peace.
- Scott Galloway criticizes this claim, citing Dorsey's inaction on Twitter's harmful activities.
Galloway's CNBC Ban
- Scott Galloway recounts being banned from CNBC after criticizing the Bezos space launch.
- He argues the media overhypes billionaires' achievements while neglecting critical issues like climate change.
Olympics Viewership Decline
- Scott Galloway predicts a significant decline in Olympics viewership due to various factors, including COVID-19 and lack of new stars.
- He highlights the tragedy for athletes whose peak performance window coincides with the pandemic.
