Well, now, here’s a pickle for you. Sam Bankman-Fried, the once and future crypto king, is now holding court in a federal detention center, playing chess with armed robbers and trading muffins like they’re gold bars. What a turn of events, ain’t it?
After two years into his 25-year sentence, SBF’s transformation is as remarkable as it is bewildering. The former billionaire, who used to zip around in a whirlwind of tech talk and big ideas, now seems more contemplative and less frantic. These days, he’s more likely to be found pondering the meaning of life over a game of chess than rattling off Slack messages.
In a rare prison interview with Tucker Carlson, SBF shared his new digs: “I’m currently in the federal detention center (NDC) in Brooklyn, in a small room.” Carlson, ever the keen observer, noted that SBF looks healthier and less stressed than his pre-prison self. “A lot of time to reflect on how to communicate better,” SBF mused, adding, “I feel I didn’t communicate well enough back then.”
When Carlson suggested that SBF seemed like he was on Adderall in his pre-prison interviews, SBF laughed it off, saying, “I wasn’t on any stimulants, but my mind was almost frozen from multitasking. Running FTX was like juggling chainsaws.”
Life in the federal detention center, SBF says, is “dystopian.” His days follow a monotonous pattern, where time seems to stand still. “Every day feels like a copy-paste of yesterday,” he laments. But he’s found solace in reading novels, preparing for his potential appeal, and, of course, playing chess with his fellow inmates. “I often lose to them,” he chuckles. “Their skills are outstanding.”
And then there’s the prison economy, where muffins, instant noodles, and foil-packed fish serve as currency. “As a currency, I don’t think muffins will quickly become a global strategic reserve asset,” SBF quips, adding a touch of humor to his otherwise grim situation.
The interview took place just one day before SBF’s birthday, and when asked if he can endure the remaining 23 years of his sentence, he’s uncertain. “That’s a difficult question to answer; I’m not sure. The hardest part is that there’s nothing truly meaningful to do here.”
This search for meaning has led SBF to reconsider what truly matters in life. “Prison has made me think about what real connections between people mean and how important it is to have someone you can truly rely on,” he reflects. “It’s a far cry from my former life of effective altruism calculations and crypto evangelism.”
Despite the isolation and the challenges, SBF remains firm in his claimed innocence. “I don’t think I’m a criminal, so the answer is definitely no,” he states. The interview reveals a man humbled but not broken, reflective but not repentant.
And as the saying goes, “time is the best medicine for healing anyone’s mind.” Maybe, just maybe, SBF will find his way back to the light, one chess game and muffin trade at a time. 🏰♟️💰
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