Episodes
Join me as I explore how money reduces the need for trust between counterparties, the ways money mirrors language, the dynamics of physical vs political power, a brief history of gold and central banking, purchasing power ratios, money as the language of power, and why Bitcoin stands out as honest money.
Published 11/12/24
Published 11/12/24
Dr. Bret Weinstein joins me to discuss the role of incentives in evolution, survival of the fittest, Libertarianism and freedom maximalism, Donald Trump and rescuing the republic, how technology is reshaping academica, Jordan Peterson vs Richard Dawkins, COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and the global fight between freedom and tyranny. Dr. Bret Weinstein has spent two decades advancing the field of evolutionary biology, and is currently working to uncover the evolutionary meaning of large scale...
Published 11/08/24
Bryan Solstin joins me to discuss genius mathematician John Nash, what Nash meant by “asymptotically ideal money,” what Satoshi Nakamoto was like, the Bitcoin and Nash equilibrium, the problem with Ethereum, Nash’s battle with mental illness, and answering the question: was John Nash Satoshi Nakamoto? Bryan Solstin is a Bitcoiner, conservationist, privacy advocate, and author of “Bitcoin and Nash Equilibrium” as well as “Apex Environmental Solution: Bitcoin.”
Published 11/05/24
Chris Sullivan joins me to discuss the Constitution and the history of central banking, the Rothschild’s and the battle of Waterloo, the Weimar Republic and the Treaty of Versailles, the WEF’s statement that “you will own nothing and be happy,” and why Bitcoin is the ultimate tool for freeing humanity. Chris Sullivan is an asset manager with a background in algorithmic portfolio allocations, risk management, equity, futures, market making, and derivatives trading.
Published 11/01/24
Bram Kanstein joins me to discuss the meaning of value, why Bitcoin is engineered truth, why 1 bitcoin = 1 bitcoin, the spiritual crime of fiat money, why Bitcoin is time, the destructive nature of broken incentives, why Bitcoin is a mind virus, and the transition from cents to sats. Bram Kanstein is an early-stage startup expert, digital entrepreneur, and host of the “Bitcoin for Millennials” podcast.
Published 10/29/24
Fractal Bounce & Zephyr Muze join me to discuss social media and online privacy, modern propaganda, the money changers and the Temple, how fiat funds war, Bitcoin and property rights, orange-pilling others, and Bitcoin’s role in rebelling against tyranny. Fractal Bounce & Zephyr Muze are filmmakers and the founders of Escape Hatch 21 (EH21), which explores the timeless struggle between man and tyranny.
Published 10/25/24
Jimmy Soni joins me to discuss how AI is transforming the book writing industry, why so many people fight against technological progress, Bitcoin and the PayPal mafia, Claude Shannon and information theory, Stoicism and emotional regulation, and the importance of imitation in self-development. Jimmy Soni is an author and former managing editor of The Huffington Post.
Published 10/22/24
Jimmy Song joins me to discuss “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer, the case for Bitcoin maximalism, the evils of rent-seeking, the moral illusion of political authority, decentralized capitalism, language games within politics, Utopianism vs Realism, and how we bridge the gap between God and science. Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin developer, educator, entrepreneur, investor and author.
Published 10/18/24
Clint Russell joins me to discuss the recent Trump assassination attempts, memory holing and propaganda, how technology tips the balance of powers, the difference between people in 1776 vs 2024, the Fed and money printing, the power of opting out with Bitcoin, the threat of mutually assured destruction in nuclear war, and how to find hope for the future amidst the chaos. Clint Russell is a political commentator and the host of “Liberty Lockdown” and the co-host of “The Best Political Show”...
Published 10/15/24
Join me as I explore Rene Girard’s mimetic theory, how newborn babies naturally imitate their parents, the problem with the isolated rational individual, the discovery of mirror neurons, why misery loves company, the process of making the unconscious conscious, and the power found in imitating Jesus Christ.
Published 10/11/24
Aneesh Karve joins me to discuss Friedrich Hayek’s “The Fatal Conceit: The Errors of Socialism,” why order and knowledge are not centrally planned, the state and the “greater good,” money as the life-blood of order, the dangers of demonizing profit, the magic of consensual trade, and Bitcoin’s role in creating prosperity for humanity. Aneesh Karve is the co-founder and CTO of Quilt well-versed in data visualization, entrepreneurship, and Bitcoin.
Published 10/08/24
Obi Nwosu joins me to discuss Fedi and Fedimint, tradeoffs in transaction speeds, decentralization, and trust, auditability vs privacy, the danger of totalizing knowledge and the importance of community, what to prioritize when building a team, and the transformative impact of Bitcoin on individuals. Obi Nwosu is co-founder and CEO of Fedi, and a board member of ₿trust & Gridless.
Published 10/04/24
Eric Weiss joins me to discuss orange-pilling Michael Saylor, the big lie that is CPI, Bitcoin vs real estate and gold, hurdles to high-net worth Bitcoin adoption, the Bitcoin ETF’s and the beginning of Bitcoin’s institutional era, Bitcoin’s moral high-ground, and the future of AI and robotics. Eric Weiss is the founder and Chief Investment Officer for the Blockchain Investment Group, and also sits on the board of directors at Core Scientific.
Published 10/01/24
Ian Carroll joins me to discuss corruption within government and politics, CIA programming tactics, the Titanic and the founding of the Federal Reserve, the illusion of choice within the products we consume, intelligence agencies and organized crime, the founding of Israel and Mossad, and the “conspiracy theory” surrounding P. Diddy's sexual blackmail ring. Ian Carroll is an investigative journalist and social commentator.
Published 09/27/24
I join Adrian D’Amico to discuss online relationships and connections, words vs actions, the difference between “my truth” and “the truth”, Bitcoin as the monetary constant, how Bitcoin returns the internet to its founding principles, and the connection between Bitcoin and the number zero. Adrian D’Amico is a personal growth coach and podcaster.
Published 09/24/24
Pat Antuzzi joins me to discuss the process of flint-knapping, how stone tools were some of the first forms of money, how actions shape our minds, the relationship between physical and mental flexibility, the upcoming retreat at the Farm at Okefenokee, revisiting the creation of the Federal Reserve on Jekyll Island, and reconnecting with nature and the community. Pat Antuzzi is a flint-knapper and master outdoorsman.
Published 09/20/24
Jack Weatherford joins me to discuss his book “Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World”, the unique warfare strategies of the Mongol Army, Khan’s upbringing and adaptability, human and religious freedom under Khan’s rule, Mongol influence on standardizing currency, and to address rumors of Khan having 40,000,000 descendants. Dr. Jack Weatherford is a cultural anthropologist and New York Times bestselling author of “Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World.”
Published 09/17/24
Monika Bravo joins me to discuss the ontological basis of space and time, astrology and etymology, the power of Bitcoin, observing ourselves and others, the impact of meditation, praxeology and human action, the relationship between authenticity and security, and how to reconnect with lost loved ones. Monika Bravo is a multidisciplinary artist and polymath.
Published 09/13/24
Polycarp Nakamoto joins me to discuss the history of the web, Bitcoin as internet architecture, Web5 and online identity, Bitcoin as a city in cyberspace, the future of artificial intelligence, the proliferation of peer-to-peer technologies, and the future of the internet. Polycarp Nakamoto is a Bitcoin educator focused on Web5: open and decentralized applications where individuals own the hardware, software and data, with no user agreements or contracts.
Published 09/10/24
Mitchell Askew joins me to discuss his book “The Conservative Case for Bitcoin”, how Bitcoin bankrupts big government, the founding fathers and the American Ethos, the game theory of taxation, how fiat money destroyed the nuclear family, and how Bitcoin can restore traditional conservative American values. Mitchell Askew is the head analyst at Blockware Solutions and author of “The Conservative Case for Bitcoin: Hard Money & The Restoration of Traditional American Values.”
Published 09/06/24
Devon Eriksen joins me to discuss the linguistic qualities of money, the consequences of distorting money, the importance of storytelling, the ethical implications of AI and humanoid robots, the line between artificial and natural, and how we can win the culture war and create a better vision for the future. Devon Eriksen is a former software engineer and current sci-fi author of the “Orbital Space Trilogy.”
Published 09/03/24
Giovanni Santostasi joins me to discuss the “Bitcoin Power Law Theory”, chaos theory and nonlinear systems, modeling Bitcoin adoption, hyperinflation of the dollar, power laws in nature, the beauty of the difficulty adjustment, and the risks/rewards of trading using Bitcoin’s power law. Giovanni Santostasi is a physicist, neuroscientist, financial analyst, CEO/Director of Research at Quantonomy, and creator of the “Bitcoin Power Law Theory.”
Published 08/30/24
Curt Doolittle joins me to discuss freedom of speech and coercion, the meaning of “eat first, then ethics”, money and human cooperation, Bitcoin’s impact on the State and private property, the 10 commandments and imitation, the cost of criminality, and the relationship between justice and private property. Curt Doolittle is a philosopher, social scientist, entrepreneur, and polymath working in epistemology, logic, economics, law, and technology. He is the founder of the Natural Law Institute...
Published 08/27/24
Bitcoin Mechanic joins me to discuss the fundamentals of Bitcoin mining, Bitcoin’s energy usage, the importance of trust minimization in mining, mining vs HODL culture, Bitcoin vs Shitcoins, OCEAN’s vision for the future of Bitcoin mining, and how we can fight to make Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining more trustless and decentralized. Bitcoin Mechanic is a Bitcoin educator and Chief Boiling Officer at OCEAN mining pool.
Published 08/23/24