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#506: Balaji Srinivasan on The Future of Bitcoin and Ethereum, How to Become Noncancelable, the Path to Personal Freedom and Wealth in a New World, the Changing Landscape of Warfare, and More

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Navigating Ideological Freedoms with Strategy

Courage is essential for expressing ideological freedom, particularly when the risks of backlash are minimized. Understanding the 'spectrum of allies' concept helps activists realize the importance of shifting public opinion gradually, rather than pushing extreme changes suddenly. This involves leveraging social networks to influence others by highlighting negative incidents. Social connections can be visualized as a network where ideological alignment is influenced significantly by respected media outlets. Negative press acts as a targeted attack on these networks, potentially shifting allies' support. To withstand such attacks, it is crucial to choose associates wisely and to cultivate financial independence, which insulates against fluctuations in support.

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