

Crypto and The Silicon Valley Scam Economy / Hadas Thier
5 snips Oct 12, 2023
Hadas Thier, writer and author, discusses the controversies surrounding the crypto economy, media's role in promoting it, and the need for regulation. The chapter explores personal struggles, the controversial electric battery plant, and the influence of personal connections in crypto regulation. It questions the effectiveness of effective altruism, highlights the scam economy within capitalism, and discusses the conflict between Israel and Gaza.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Activism, Economics, and Personal Struggles
03:05 • 6min
The Controversial Electric Battery Plant and the Current State of Crypto
08:39 • 2min
The Media's Role in Promoting the Crypto Economy
10:26 • 11min
The Need for Regulation in the Cryptocurrency Industry
21:32 • 23min
Crossover and Financial Incentives: The Influence of Personal Connections in Crypto Regulation
44:59 • 1min
Questioning Altruistic Intentions and the Effectiveness of Effective Altruism
46:15 • 4min
The Scam Economy and Capitalism
50:13 • 22min
Interview with Mustafa Barghouti and Challenges for Independent Palestine
01:12:23 • 3min
Conflict between Israel and Gaza
01:15:06 • 21min