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E43: The Silicon Valley Canon, Smart Contracts, and the Yen Carry Trade

"The Riff" with Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg

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Power Seeks Modern Paths

Modern figures akin to historical leaders like Napoleon, Lenin, or Deng Xiaoping exist but often express their ambition differently. Rather than seeking traditional power through political roles, many aspire to leverage technology within the capitalist framework to exert influence and achieve significant impact. This shift allows for alternative methods of power acquisition that can be more socially responsible. The modern landscape implies that those with sociopathic tendencies may thrive in business rather than politics, limiting their destructive potential while still enabling their drive for power.

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