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Crypto
a video to help people understand the problem with crypto: https://youtu.be/YQ_xWvX1n9g
I know the video says it's about NFTs, but it touches on Bitcoin and blockchain first as background.
Without even clicking the link, I assume that's Line Goes Up by Folding Ideas lol. Killer video, and tbh I could listen to Dan Olson read the dictionary and I'd be entertained.
You got it! It's really an excellent video essay.
I'm just now starting to work through his other works, but everything he does is magic. Honestly the topic of "I Don't Know James Rolfe" was basically as dull as the dictionary to me, but I enjoyed it anyway.
Currently working my way through his "Mantracks" video, which is so far about fossils and creationism.
I haven't watched either of those yet, but I need to! "The Future is a Dead Mall" and "This is Financial Advice" are my faves along with "Line Goes Up"
How is crypto a scam? Can you be more specific?
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