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The Power of Mass Beliefs
13:49 - 23:01 (09:12)
This episode explores the concept of mass beliefs and the impact they have on society, despite being sticky and not fully understood through rationality.
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The podcast explores the evolution of money throughout history, from being backed by gold to not having any physical backups, and how the rise of cryptocurrencies could change its mechanisms further.
13:49 - 16:37 (02:47)
Summary
The podcast explores the evolution of money throughout history, from being backed by gold to not having any physical backups, and how the rise of cryptocurrencies could change its mechanisms further.
ChapterThe Power of Mass Beliefs
Episode#80 – Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum, Cryptocurrency, and the Future of Money
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The way people coordinate and establish societal norms is strongly influenced by beliefs and social cues, which can lead to sticky equilibria even in the absence of rational decision-making.
16:37 - 19:42 (03:05)
Summary
The way people coordinate and establish societal norms is strongly influenced by beliefs and social cues, which can lead to sticky equilibria even in the absence of rational decision-making. This has implications for how products and platforms compete in the market and for understanding the dynamics of social movements.
ChapterThe Power of Mass Beliefs
Episode#80 – Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum, Cryptocurrency, and the Future of Money
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The relationship between money and social status is often overlooked, as people focus solely on the economic perspective.
19:42 - 23:01 (03:19)
Summary
The relationship between money and social status is often overlooked, as people focus solely on the economic perspective. However, money is a core factor in the human desire for social status, despite its imperfections as an indicator of personal value to society.