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Episode 210 - Metaverse Hype and Infinite Sets

Episode 210 - Metaverse Hype and Infinite Sets

Max and Aaron discuss the hype around the metaverse with Microsoft's recently monster-sized acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Then, they move on the philosophical discussion of the axiom of infinite sets, and the meaning of numbers.

Links

WSJ: The End of Diem
Washington Post: Why Diem Failed

President Biden: To Release Crypto Regs

New York Times: Microsoft gets into the Metaverse Game with its Acquisition of Activision
Verge: More on Activision Buy
YouTube: Infinite Set Debate

Related Episodes

Episode 139 on Further Diem Difficulties
Episode 94 on Infinite Ratios
Episode 72 on Prediction the failure of Libra (later Diem)
Episode 39 on Mathematical Paradoxes

Episode 211 - Competition, Consolidation, and Shock

Episode 211 - Competition, Consolidation, and Shock

Episode 209 - Wiped Off the Face of the Internet

Episode 209 - Wiped Off the Face of the Internet