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Suspicion around the company’s inner circles intensified as reports emerged of extravagant living, unorthodox work environments, and addictive behavior amongst the executives. The vivid description of SBF and his colleagues living together in a penthouse, fueled by amphetamines and locked in a cycle of productivity, adds to the shocking image of the company’s leadership.

There's an unsettling allure in the absurdity of it all; one cannot help but feel a twinge of intrigue for a world where supposed geniuses, pushed by ambition and substance abuse, sought to upend norms in pursuit of success. Despite the distrustful nature of their operations, the sheer audacity to weave such a narrative hints at the darker side of Silicon Valley mythology, where efficiency often supersedes ethics.