It Could Happen Here

The GameStop Stock Cult (ft. Folding Ideas)

Oct 16, 2023
Robert sits down with YouTuber and investigator Dan Olson to talk about the cult that developed around the GameStop Stock shorting movement of 2021. They discuss the evolution of the movement, personal anecdotes, the role of algorithms and influencers, the rise in GameStop stock price, the misconception of a short squeeze, and the psychology behind the belief system. They also delve into the influencers in the financial world, the mechanics of social media, misogyny in the financial success community, Ryan Cohen's involvement in GameStop, and the ongoing GameStop stock situation.
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