2015 Schedule
Interactive: March 13–17  •  Film: March 13–21  •  Music: March 17–22

Interview with Hacker Josh Klein

Sunday, March 15
5:00PM - 6:00PM

Austin Convention Center
Ballroom A
Austin Convention Center

Cryptocurrencies are the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the dissolution of the nation state, the proliferation of currencies, and the rise of the meritocracy - or global oligarchy. Come join Hacker, Author, and Speaker Josh Klein for a wild ride as we break down some of the as-yet unexamined forces both corporations and cryptographers are harnessing to change the world, like the global explosion of the black market, Distributed Autonomous Corporations and how they could destroy national taxation, the potential impact of reputation to rework commerce and much much more.

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Presenters

Erin Griffith

Writer

Fortune

Josh Klein at SXSW

Josh Klein

Hacker

H4X Industries

Josh started as a hacker in his parent's basement and ended up working with leaders at the upper echelons of business, government, and internet security.

From black market economies to cryptocur...

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Details

Access
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Type
Featured Session
Theme
Art, Science and Inspiration
Level
Beginner

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