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- Creator Economy Panel 9 December 10:15 - 10:35AM
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Private Kings League x 8Flamez Meetup
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Viral Economics
Money moves fast, but information moves faster. In an age where creators explain markets before economists do, stories about inflation, jobs, or crypto can go viral overnight and influence real behavior. This session explores how content creators are reshaping the way people understand, react to, and participate in the global economy, where one viral video can shift perception, influence policy, and redefine trust in institutions.
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A Decade of Satire – Did It Work?
Satire redefined civic courage and cultural commentary, challenging power through laughter and irony. Few embodied that moment more than Bassem Youssef, whose sharp wit became a symbol of freedom across the Middle East and beyond. In this conversation, Youssef reflects on what satire achieved, where it fell short, as a tool for truth, accountability, and reform.
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