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The Power of Charismatic Leaders and Subreddits in Society
13:03 - 19:24 (06:20)
The recent events with hedge funds and Reddit's WallStreetBets have highlighted the power of charismatic leaders and the potential dangers of a subreddit's ability to harm individuals or companies. This brings up questions about the role of regular people in society and the balance of power between them and corporations or governments.
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The speaker discusses the ethics of shorting and how the Gamestop phenomenon has put a lot of stress on hedge funds.
13:03 - 15:17 (02:14)
Summary
The speaker discusses the ethics of shorting and how the Gamestop phenomenon has put a lot of stress on hedge funds.
ChapterThe Power of Charismatic Leaders and Subreddits in Society
Episode#159 – Richard Craib: WallStreetBets, Numerai, and the Future of Stock Trading
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This episode talks about the power of Reddit subreddits and how they can be used to influence financial markets and even destroy a person's reputation based on the opinions of thousands of individuals.
15:17 - 18:32 (03:14)
Summary
This episode talks about the power of Reddit subreddits and how they can be used to influence financial markets and even destroy a person's reputation based on the opinions of thousands of individuals. The conversation also dives into the ethics and responsibilities of such online communities.
ChapterThe Power of Charismatic Leaders and Subreddits in Society
Episode#159 – Richard Craib: WallStreetBets, Numerai, and the Future of Stock Trading
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The anonymous nature of Wall Street Bets makes it more nihilistic and scary than previous protests.
18:33 - 19:24 (00:51)
Summary
The anonymous nature of Wall Street Bets makes it more nihilistic and scary than previous protests. Hedge funds are scared of this group, making it both terrifying and exciting to watch from afar.