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Raoul Pal: The Journey Man

Culture Wars: From GameStop to Twitter

Nov 11, 2023
52:26
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Ben Mezrich, bestselling author and screenwriter, discusses the GameStop frenzy and his book Breaking Twitter. Topics include the power of internet culture, the impact of social networking platforms, Elon Musk's role, AI training using Twitter data, and the potential dangers and benefits of AI.
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Quick takeaways

  • The rise of cryptocurrencies is part of a societal shift away from debt-based systems and towards equity-based cultures.
  • The erosion of trust in societal systems has led to movements like Occupy Wall Street and growing unhappiness among millennials.

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The Shift in 2008 and the Rise of Cryptocurrencies

The podcast explores the dramatic shift that occurred in 2008, leading to a massively indebted society. This event had a profound impact on people's lives and changed our understanding of how economies work. The rise of cryptocurrencies is seen as part of a larger societal change away from debt-based systems and towards more equity-based cultures.

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