FTX founder SBF plans to publish a prison diary: complaining about lack of pillows and teddy bears as companions, copyright fees or fines of up to 11 billion pounds

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is currently in detention at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, New York. He began writing a prison diary during his detention, recording complaints about the living environment and even trading for simple comforts. These diary entries were recently made public by SBF's father, who is considering plans to publish them.

Without pillows and teddy bears to accompany, find a way to exchange pancakes for pillows

According to reports, SBF is quite dissatisfied with the lack of pillows in prison. He described sleeping as a "torture" that caused him constant back pain. According to the diary, he helplessly said, "We can't even have pillows? Can we sleep then? What the hell is this?"

SBF revealed that he could not bear the absence of a pillow and the company of his beloved teddy bear Manfred, which caused him anxiety. However, he did not give up, but instead demonstrated his ability to adapt in prison. He documented trading two pancakes with a hungry cellmate who had taken drugs in exchange for a small pillow made from old mattress stuffing and a T-shirt.

Time means nothing to those who are imprisoned, they have nothing at all.

Not only pillows, but there are also no clocks in prison. SBF describes in his diary that time is meaningless to those living in prison. He no longer belongs to the outside world, and the outside world is no longer important to him. But SBF finally managed to use some welfare money provided by MDC to buy a $42.25 electronic watch.

I thought of a classic movie quote from 'Stimulate 1995': 'When they lock you in a prison cell and close the door tightly, you know it's for real. In the blink of an eye, your whole life is ruined. You have nothing left except time to think about the rest of your life.' It's quite similar to SBF.

Humorous Depiction of Roommates and Prison Life

In addition to complaining about living conditions, SBF's diary also records interesting anecdotes about fellow inmates. The diary describes a fellow inmate named 'Harry', who is muscular but vulgar in speech. Although his words have a hint of homophobia, he is fascinated by the 2018 Queen biographical film 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. These details show his attempt to face the loneliness and pressure of prison life with humor.

Diary exposure assisted by family, publishing motive suspected

SBF's father, Joe Bankman, revealed the contents of these diaries to the media and hired consultant Walter Pavlo, who is familiar with prison environments, to assist with related matters. It is noteworthy that even if SBF can obtain millions of dollars in advance payments from publishers through publishing books, he still has to pay a fine of 11 billion dollars, so these advance payments may also be used to compensate victims.

After the FTX crash, SBF, who was once the king of the encryption industry, fell from grace. His diary provides a special perspective to examine his life and inner world. Although the publishing motive remains unclear, the diary's content may become an important window for the public to understand his personality and inner journey. The author also reminds everyone here that the wrong path cannot be taken.

(FTX Digital Markets customers, please complete the relevant tax forms).

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