Episode
#312 - Gabrielle Bluestone - The World's Biggest Scammers
1:03:47
Published: Sat Apr 24 2021
Description
Gabrielle Bluestone is the Executive Producer of the FYRE Documentary, an author & journalist. From failed festivals to fake blood tests, the grifters and scammers of the world seem to be having their time in the spotlight right now. Expect to learn how Billy McFarland the founder of Fyre Festival has got himself into even more trouble since he's been in jail, why Elizabeth Holmes from Theranos made her voice lower, what we learned from Mike Bloomberg's Presidential Campaign, whether you can influence your way to a best selling product, why we're so obsessed with these car crash individuals and much more... Sponsors: Get 20% discount on the highest quality CBD Products from Pure Sport at https://puresportcbd.com/modernwisdom (use code: MW20) Get 20% discount on Reebok’s entire range including the amazing Nano X1 at https://geni.us/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Buy Hype - https://amzn.to/3amiUvR Follow Gabrielle on Twitter - https://twitter.com/g_bluestone Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Jamie Kilstein talks about people whose lives are a train wreck and how we can't stop watching them.
00:00 - 04:21 (04:21)
Summary
Jamie Kilstein talks about people whose lives are a train wreck and how we can't stop watching them.
Episode#312 - Gabrielle Bluestone - The World's Biggest Scammers
PodcastModern Wisdom
Scams are happening in various industries, from tech to media to social media, and individuals are even engaging in scams on a personal level.
04:21 - 10:46 (06:25)
Summary
Scams are happening in various industries, from tech to media to social media, and individuals are even engaging in scams on a personal level. This includes artists promoting parties with celebrities, people photoshopping their appearances, and individuals buying fake luxury shopping bags to stage photos.
Episode#312 - Gabrielle Bluestone - The World's Biggest Scammers
PodcastModern Wisdom
After getting busted for a second set of felonies, a man plans to write a memoir in prison and use the proceeds to pay his $26 million restitution to victims.
10:46 - 14:44 (03:57)
Summary
After getting busted for a second set of felonies, a man plans to write a memoir in prison and use the proceeds to pay his $26 million restitution to victims.
Episode#312 - Gabrielle Bluestone - The World's Biggest Scammers
PodcastModern Wisdom
The image of the so-called "unicorn companies" that are celebrated as game changers and bringers of value is just an illusion that ignores important ethical issues, such as sweatshops or a lack of representation in executive boards, that lie beneath the surface.
14:44 - 20:47 (06:03)
Summary
The image of the so-called "unicorn companies" that are celebrated as game changers and bringers of value is just an illusion that ignores important ethical issues, such as sweatshops or a lack of representation in executive boards, that lie beneath the surface.
Episode#312 - Gabrielle Bluestone - The World's Biggest Scammers
PodcastModern Wisdom
Some companies that fall under the "new age" umbrella might not have the traditional burdens of paying their staff fairly, which could give them an advantage when it comes to investing.
20:47 - 25:12 (04:25)
Summary
Some companies that fall under the "new age" umbrella might not have the traditional burdens of paying their staff fairly, which could give them an advantage when it comes to investing. However, the real value of these companies can be difficult to ascertain due to their mystique.
Episode#312 - Gabrielle Bluestone - The World's Biggest Scammers
PodcastModern Wisdom
The hosts discuss the psychology behind scams, including the appeal of celebrity endorsements and the power of social pressure in influencing behavior.
25:12 - 33:47 (08:34)
Summary
The hosts discuss the psychology behind scams, including the appeal of celebrity endorsements and the power of social pressure in influencing behavior. They also examine why victims of fraud are often not met with sympathy.
Episode#312 - Gabrielle Bluestone - The World's Biggest Scammers
PodcastModern Wisdom
The hosts discuss the history of internet memes and the pressure to maintain a perfect body image.
33:48 - 48:09 (14:21)
Summary
The hosts discuss the history of internet memes and the pressure to maintain a perfect body image. They also mention the trend of spiked seltzer brand White Claw and its meme popularity.
Episode#312 - Gabrielle Bluestone - The World's Biggest Scammers
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses how social media has made it easier for people and brands to present a version of themselves that doesn't reflect reality.
48:10 - 57:27 (09:17)
Summary
The podcast discusses how social media has made it easier for people and brands to present a version of themselves that doesn't reflect reality. Performative activism in which people and brands post about social justice but don't live up to it offline is also a major issue.
Episode#312 - Gabrielle Bluestone - The World's Biggest Scammers
PodcastModern Wisdom
Die-hard Trump supporters were unwittingly charged weekly and monthly recurring donations to fund his lie that they needed to save the government, and Trump eventually lost their trust.
57:28 - 1:03:46 (06:17)
Summary
Die-hard Trump supporters were unwittingly charged weekly and monthly recurring donations to fund his lie that they needed to save the government, and Trump eventually lost their trust.