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- This approach hedges against concentration of wealth, creating a more stable, democratic economy that can adapt to technological shifts.
The Role (and Limitations) of Tech and Cryptocurrencies
While recognizing that cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies can facilitate new models of ownership and governance, the speaker stresses democratic and policy reforms as the necessary foundation.
Technologies aren’t a silver bullet; they require regulatory frameworks and policy consensus to be impactful.
Silicon Valley’s hubris—believing technology can bypass or replace government—is critiqued; technological solutions must complement, not substitute, democratic oversight.