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Narrative Watch | The NBA, Hearthstone & Hong Kong - Why Censorship Resistance Matters
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Narrative Watch | The NBA, Hearthstone & Hong Kong - Why Censorship Resistance Matters
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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Oct 9, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
First it was the NBA aggressively distancing itself from comments from Rockets GM Daryl Morey in support of Hong Kong protesters. Then it was Blizzard banning a player from competitive Hearthstone play for making a pro Hong Kong statement live on air. On this Narrative Watch, we dig into the uncomfortable tension between China's role in the globe business world and it's tight control over dissent and critique - and more specifically, why it is a reminder of the need for permissionless, decentralized, censorship resistant alternatives in money and technology. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto
Released:
Oct 9, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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