Empowerment Through Bitcoin
Alex shares a powerful story about an Afghan tech CEO who used Bitcoin to empower women in a patriarchal society, highlighting the currency's potential as a tool for liberation. He reflects on how the Iraq war and 9/11 shifted his focus from engineering to international relations, revealing the disillusionment that arose from the lies surrounding the invasion. This conversation delves into the complexities of power dynamics and the lasting impact of these historical events.In this clip
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Alex Gladstein: Bitcoin, Authoritarianism, and Human Rights | Lex Fridman Podcast #231
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