E45: Efficient Market Hypothesis, Missing Billionaires, and Digital Currencies

This week, Byrne and Erik discuss the efficiency of market hypothesis, explores the complexities of breaking up big tech companies, unpacks the intriguing dynamics of currencies from nations to video game gems and more.

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LINKS:

Byrne’s writing: https://thediff.co

Big Tech as a Fleet Rather than an Aircraft Carrier: https://www.thediff.co/archive/big-tech-as-a-fleet-rather-than-an-aircraft-carrier/

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:20) Market efficiency