Bitcoins Will Change the Power Dynamics of the World

Bitcoins Will Change the Power Dynamics of the World

Power Dynamics are comprised of three elements - Authority, Information & Money. The three elements of power dynamics just mentioned are often interrelated. Achieving any one of the three brings the other two closer. The President has authority. The Governments have information. Google has information and hence money. Richard Branson and Mark Cuban have money, hence authority. It is often interesting to see the world through the power dynamics lens. For the reader willing to develop the skill of Power Spotting, here is a video I recommend. The power dynamics have been institutionalised,....


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