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" By 2030, just a small percentage of the global population will live in poverty. "

Peter Diamandis

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" At its core, bitcoin is a smart currency designed by very forward-thinking engineers. It eliminates the need for banks, gets rid of credit card fees, currency exchange fees, money transfer fees, and reduces the need for lawyers in transitions... all good things. "

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" Millions of years ago, our brains became wired to remember about 150 people as 'close friends.' "

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" As education becomes dematerialized, demonetized and democratized, every man, woman and child on the planet will be able to reap the benefits of knowledge. We're rapidly heading toward a world of education abundance. "

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