The Danny Miranda Podcast

#159: Ben Mezrich – Turning Books Into Blockbuster Movies

Sep 17, 2021
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A Narrative Thread From Facebook To Gamestop

  • Financial and social stories form a connected trilogy: Facebook, Bitcoin, then the Gamestop community-driven market.
  • Each step shows a shift from centralized value to community-driven valuation.
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Community Creates Digital Value

  • NFTs and digital goods gain legitimacy because younger generations treat virtual value as real.
  • Community access and shared belief drive value more than physical scarcity.
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Write Books With Movie Scenes In Mind

  • Think of books as scenes made for film; craft chapters with cinematic arcs and cliffhangers.
  • Selling a movie early influences structure and makes the book readable and screen-friendly.
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