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Not Investment Advice

17: Genius of Virgil Abloh, Tom Sachs Rocket Factory, Luxury + Scarcity in Internet Culture

Aug 12, 2021
01:12:45
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Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi, and Trung Phan delve into the genius of Virgil Abloh, Tom Sachs' Rocket Factory NFT project, and the intersection of luxury, scarcity, and internet culture in the fashion industry. They discuss creativity resurgence, Kanye West's influence, and the impact of design language on brand success.
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  • Philanthropy challenges in the digital age, even generous actions attract negative attention.
  • Complexity in allocating philanthropic funds due to various causes and logistical hurdles.

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Jack Dorsey's Philanthropy and Social Media Backlash

Jack Dorsey, CEO of Square, invested a billion dollars into a COVID relief fund, a significant portion of his net worth. Despite this, he faced criticism on social media, showing the challenges of philanthropy in today's digital age where even generous actions can attract negative attention.

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