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    #458: Scamset Mindset Grindset

    October 5th, 2023 · 54 minutes

    Rocket Christmas continues because we've got the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried kicking off, along with the release of Michael Lewis' new book on the rise and fall of SBF and FTX. The 15 is better than the iPhone 11.

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    FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried is on trial for fraud and conspiracy - The Verge
    The FTX trial is bigger than Sam Bankman-Fried - The Verge
    Jury sees FTX ads with Tom Brady, Larry David, as fraud case is rolled out against Sam Bankman-Fried | AP News
    What to know as Sam Bankman-Fried's blockbuster trial kicks off : NPR
    Crypto Fraud Trial: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Empire Was ‘Built on Lies,’ Prosecutor Says - The New York Times
    Takeaways From a New Book on Sam Bankman-Fried - The New York Times
    The insider: how Michael Lewis got a backstage pass for the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried | Books | The Guardian
    Apple iPhone 15 Review: The iPhone That's the Worth Upgrade
    Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Plus review: Dynamic Island, 48 megapixels, and new colors - The Verge
    iPhone 15 Pro Max Camera Review: Depth and Reach