AcquiredJul 6, 2021

Ethereum

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Notable books mentioned: The Infinite Machine by Camilla Russo, Hatching Twitter by Nick Belton, rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke, the city and the stars by Arthur C. Clarke

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The Infinite Machine

Camilla Russo

The host mentions 'The Infinite Machine' as a key narrative source for the history and facts discussed in the episode. They praise Camilla Russo fo…

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Hatching Twitter

Nick Belton

The host mentions 'Hatching Twitter' to draw a parallel between the tumultuous early days of Twitter and the current challenges faced by Ethereum.…

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rendezvous with Rama

Arthur C. Clarke

The host reflects on their initial reading experience with 'Rendezvous with Rama,' highlighting its intriguing premise of an alien spacecraft. This…

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We close out Season 8 with the most ambitious organization we've ever covered on Acquired: Ethereum, and it's celebrity wunderkind founder Vitalik Buterin. If you thought Mark Zuckerberg IPO-ing Facebook at $100B by age 27 was something, just wait until you hear the story of this high school junior creating $500B (!!) of market cap by the same age — and oh yeah, maybe seeding the future dethroning of Facebook, Google, Amazon and all of big tech in the process. Regardless whether you're a crypto neophyte, a die-hard bull, or a skeptical bear, this is a story you need to hear, and Ethereum is an innovation you need to understand. Buckle in for a wild ride... and some special surprises from a few Acquired friends. :)

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The Infinite Machine

Camilla Russo

Best for Anyone interested in cryptocurrency history and its development.Often cited around history of cryptocurrency

“Camilla Russo and her book, The Infinite Machine, which came out recently and served as basically the main narrative source for history and facts here. Highly recommend.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: history of cryptocurrency

For: Anyone interested in cryptocurrency history and its development.

Key quote: “But huge thank you on this episode to Camilla Russo and her book, The Infinite Machine, which came out recently and served as basically the main narrative source for history and facts here.”

The host mentions 'The Infinite Machine' as a key narrative source for the history and facts discussed in the episode. They praise Camilla Russo for her excellent journalism and contribution to understanding the evolution of cryptocurrency.

ASIN: B07XJ7WKXL

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Hatching Twitter

Nick Belton

Best for Individuals interested in tech startups and blockchain developmentOften cited around Ethereum network issues

“The speaker recalls reading 'Hatching Twitter' and feeling that the Ethereum story is similar to how Twitter came to be.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Ethereum network issues

For: Individuals interested in tech startups and blockchain development

Key quote: “I remember reading, Hatching Twitter, oh boy, and feeling like actually, this Ethereum story is, it feels similar to how Twitter came to be.”

The host mentions 'Hatching Twitter' to draw a parallel between the tumultuous early days of Twitter and the current challenges faced by Ethereum. This comparison highlights the need for effective management in rapidly scaling tech environments.

ASIN: B00GDJIE1O

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rendezvous with Rama

Arthur C. Clarke

Best for science fiction enthusiastsOften cited around first book read

“The first book I read was rendezvous with Rama. That's a really cool one about a dead seeming alien spacecraft entering our solar system.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: first book read

For: science fiction enthusiasts

Key quote: “That's a really cool one about a dead seeming alien spacecraft entering our solar system.”

The host reflects on their initial reading experience with 'Rendezvous with Rama,' highlighting its intriguing premise of an alien spacecraft. This mention serves to emphasize the book's impact and the excitement it generated for the host.

ASIN: B001JK64LY

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the city and the stars

Arthur C. Clarke

Best for Readers interested in science fictionOften cited around current reading enjoyment

“I'm in the middle of the city and the stars right now, which I'm also really enjoying. Set billions of years in the future.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: current reading enjoyment

For: Readers interested in science fiction

Key quote: “I'm in the middle of the city and the stars right now, which I'm also really enjoying.”

The host is currently reading 'The City and the Stars' and expresses enjoyment of the book. It is set in a distant future, which adds to its intrigue.

ASIN: 0446677965

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Diamond Age

Neil Stevenson

Best for Fans of science fiction and innovative storytellingOften cited around sci-fi book recommendations

“Recommended that I read Diamond Age by Neil Stevenson. It's a fascinating book that presents a non-digital future with unique innovations and storytelling.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: sci-fi book recommendations

For: Fans of science fiction and innovative storytelling

Key quote: “I would highly recommend Diamond Age by Neil Stevenson.”

The host mentions 'Diamond Age' by Neil Stevenson as a fascinating exploration of a non-digital future, highlighting its unique perspective on innovation and society. They appreciate the book's writing style, comparing it to Kurt Vonnegut, and recommend it for its different take on the future.

ASIN: B00005NZJ8

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The Last Jedi

Confidence: 90%

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