
 Factually! with Adam Conover
 Factually! with Adam Conover How the Wealthy Hack the World with Atossa Araxia Abrahamian
 Nov 6, 2024 
 Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, a journalist and author of "The Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World," joins to unveil how the ultra-wealthy exploit global systems to evade taxes. She reveals Geneva’s allure as a tax haven and discusses the shady tactics used by billionaires, including loopholes and exploitation of maritime laws. The conversation also touches on the concept of seasteading and its implications for societal escape. Atossa shares insights on the impact of wealth on governance, urging listeners to recognize the growing disparities fueled by these financial strategies. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 5min 
 Geneva: A Financial Sanctuary for the Wealthy 
 04:39 • 10min 
 The Hidden Structures of Wealth and Power 
 14:54 • 5min 
 The Wealthy’s Playground: Navigating Laws and Loopholes 
 19:57 • 15min 
 Exploring AI's Practical Applications and the Allure of Seasteading 
 34:43 • 4min 
 Navigating New Nations: The Seasteading Dream 
 38:39 • 18min 
 Global Governance and Corporate Influence 
 56:22 • 11min 
 Recognizing Reality: Insights from 'The Hidden Globe' 
 01:07:36 • 2min 

