"McKenzie, coauthor of Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud, has a new independent documentary in theaters called Everyone Is Lying to You For Money."
"One of McKenzie's explanations? Male loneliness. 'It's the longing for community, actual community,' McKenzie said, noting that crypto exists online as a kind of extreme gambling."
"McKenzie traveled to places like crypto hub El Salvador to understand why the technology still has so much appeal despite its less-than-stellar reputation."
Ben McKenzie questioned when WIRED 'died' during an event focused on cryptocurrency. He participated in a discussion with WIRED's Andy Greenberg at Ace Hotel Brooklyn. McKenzie, known for his skepticism towards crypto, shared insights from his book and documentary, highlighting the appeal of cryptocurrency amid male loneliness. He noted that the longing for community drives interest in crypto, which surged during the Covid-19 pandemic, likening it to extreme gambling. The event aimed to address digital isolation through real-life interactions.
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