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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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