Mr ObnoxiousAmerican HODL is an OG Bitcoin investor and Erik Cason is a cypherpunk and author of Cryptosovereignty: The Encrypted Political Philosophy of Bitcoin. In this interview, we discuss the transcendent orange political movement, re-forging the American meritocracy, and Bitcoin reformation vs revolution.
“There’s a mechanism of horror and death that our money directionally contributes to, and we have no democratic processes to actually resist it, and furthermore, when we do try to resist it we’re criminalised…and to me that’s what Bitcoin has always represented is that I can actually say ‘no’ now; and, yeah, maybe they can lock me up or do whatever they want, but they can’t have my money.” — Erik Cason
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Raising kids for a Bitcoin world 00:06:54 The parasitic system; education 00:15:05 Crypto-marxist cargo cult malaise 00:28:35 Re-forging American meritocracy 00:39:04 War, greed, ‘capitalism’, & code 00:48:46 Bitcoin reformation vs revolution 01:06:28 Corruption vs the orange party
Bitcoin Reformation or Revolution? With American HODL & Erik CasonMr Obnoxious2024-08-12 | American HODL is an OG Bitcoin investor and Erik Cason is a cypherpunk and author of Cryptosovereignty: The Encrypted Political Philosophy of Bitcoin. In this interview, we discuss the transcendent orange political movement, re-forging the American meritocracy, and Bitcoin reformation vs revolution.
“There’s a mechanism of horror and death that our money directionally contributes to, and we have no democratic processes to actually resist it, and furthermore, when we do try to resist it we’re criminalised…and to me that’s what Bitcoin has always represented is that I can actually say ‘no’ now; and, yeah, maybe they can lock me up or do whatever they want, but they can’t have my money.” — Erik Cason
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Raising kids for a Bitcoin world 00:06:54 The parasitic system; education 00:15:05 Crypto-marxist cargo cult malaise 00:28:35 Re-forging American meritocracy 00:39:04 War, greed, ‘capitalism’, & code 00:48:46 Bitcoin reformation vs revolution 01:06:28 Corruption vs the orange party
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsTechnology Powered Freedom - Bitcoin, eCash & Nostr | Alex Gladstein x Peter McCormackMr Obnoxious2024-10-19 | Alex Gladstein is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation and a leading advocate for Bitcoin's role in promoting freedom.
In this episode, we discuss his work empowering activists under authoritarian regimes, the structural issues facing human rights funding, and how technology like Bitcoin are transforming the fight for liberty. We also get into the impact of peer-to-peer networks like Nostr, the evolution of Ecash, and the digital arms race between oppressive governments and freedom technologies. We cover forgotten global conflicts, the role of Western democracies, and how Bitcoin helps people survive hyperinflation and financial oppression.
00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:09 - Empowering Activists in Dictatorships 00:09:58 - How Technology Liberates 00:13:50 - Non-Violent vs. Violent Revolutions 00:18:25 - The World's Forgotten Conflicts 00:21:23 - The Role of Bitcoin in Human Rights 00:27:50 - Empowering Communities with Tech 00:31:32 - The Truth Behind Immigration Issues 00:36:40 - Are We Heading More Authoritarianism? 00:42:16 - The Power of Social Media and Outrage 00:47:27 - Controversial Mainstream Opinions 00:52:45 - Can We Evolve Beyond Conflict? 00:55:58 - Bitcoin as a Hope for Global Freedom 01:04:30 - Scaling Freedom with Technology 01:10:44 - Western Police States Democracies
#PeterMcCormack #MrObnoxiousPodcastWinston Marshall on Free Speech, Censorship, Cancel Culture and Politics | Peter McCormackMr Obnoxious2024-10-15 | Winston Marshall is a musician, cultural commentator, and former member of the band Mumford & Sons.
In this episode, we discuss his journey from rock star to cultural commentator, the challenges of holding conservative opinions in the entertainment industry, and his exit from Mumford & Sons. We also get into the failures of corporate media, the rise of alternative media through podcasts, and the impact of political realignment in the U.S. and the UK. We also cover the ongoing struggle for free speech, the role of populism, and the future of liberty in a world increasingly dominated by censorship and ideological conformity.
00:00:00 - Introduction 00:07:03 - Conservatism in the Arts 00:13:29 - Departing Mumford & Sons 00:21:38 - Failure of Corporate Media 00:25:48 - Culture of Liberty 00:29:51 - Nigel Farage 00:31:15 - El Salvador and Argentina 00:39:30 - Free Speech in the UK 00:45:58 - Political Realignment in America 00:50:06 - Socialism vs. Poverty 00:52:13 - The Politician Problem
#PeterMcCormack #MrObnoxiousPodcastThe Separation of Money and State | David Zell x Peter McCormackMr Obnoxious2024-10-10 | David Zell is the Executive Director of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, a think tank focused on the public policy implications of Bitcoin.
In this episode, we discuss the political landscape surrounding Bitcoin, its role as an insurance policy for both individuals and nation-states, how Bitcoin competes against traditional currencies, the global demand for stable money, and its implications for U.S. geopolitical strategy, especially in contrast to authoritarian regimes like China. We also discuss the politicisation of Bitcoin, potential regulatory threats, and how Bitcoin's existence challenges traditional financial systems.
#PeterMcCormack #MrObnoxiousPodcastThe AI Takeover: Media, Money, and the New World Order | Izabella Kaminska x Peter McCormackMr Obnoxious2024-10-07 | Izabella is the Senior Finance Editor at Politico and the founder editor of The Blind Spot.
In this episode, we discuss the rapid advancement of AI, including how tools like ChatGPT are transforming journalism, the ethics of AI, its role in uncovering hidden information, and whether full transparency will lead to societal improvements or chaos. We also discuss economic stagnation, the collapse of the middle class, and the impact of inflation on daily life. We also get into the over-regulation in Europe, how it’s falling behind in technological innovation, and the parallels between modern challenges and historical examples of power structures and corruption.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:05:32 - The Impact AI 00:12:46 - Journalism and AI 00:19:21 - The Ethics of AI in Media 00:25:57 - AI and Data 00:31:42 - AI and the Future of Automation 00:38:15 - The Intersection of Bitcoin and AI 00:45:05 - Transparency and Privacy 00:52:34 - AI and Global Competitiveness 01:00:18 - The Dark Web and AI 01:07:41 - The Future of Content with AI 01:15:13 - Political Structures and AI Governance 01:22:56 - AI’s Role in Geopolitical Shifts 01:30:32 - Impact of AI on Creativity and Innovation 01:37:46 - Future Predictions
#PeterMcCormack #MrObnoxiousPodcastDecentralising Freedom: Bitcoin, Nostr and Artificial Intelligence | Ben Arc x Peter McCormackMr Obnoxious2024-10-04 | Ben Arc is an open-source developer and an advocate in the Bitcoin and Nostr ecosystems.
In this episode, we discuss the shift from centralised platforms like Twitter to decentralised systems, discussing how Nostr allows users to control their data and build communities without corporate interference. We get into Bitcoin’s evolution, synthesising Libertarian and Socialist ideologies, the future of soft currencies, and the role of CBDCs in global economies. We also talk about the cultural significance of local currencies like the Welsh pound, the importance of free speech in a digital age, and how AI is transforming daily life.
#PeterMcCormack #MrObnoxiousPodcastRebuilding Society: Politics, Prisons, Free Speech & Nostrs Rise | Ian Birrell x Peter McCormackMr Obnoxious2024-10-02 | Ian Birrell is a British journalist, columnist, and foreign correspondent, known for his work on global conflicts, social justice, and political reform.
In this episode, we discuss the failures of the prison system, whether it's true purpose is punishment or rehabilitation, and how countries like Norway and Texas are tackling recidivism with innovative approaches. We also get into Bitcoin’s role in empowering activists, the impact of social media on political tribalism, and Elon Musk’s controversial approach to free speech as well as the rise of political extremism, the decline of critical thinking, and the challenges of addressing the war on drugs and reforming criminal justice systems.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:22 - Bitcoin Scepticism 00:03:44 - Ukraine’s Frontline 00:05:50 - The Problem with Tribalism 00:07:44 - Fixing Politics with Critical Thinking 00:12:03 - The Issues with Social Media 00:13:17 - Elon Musk & Free Speech 00:22:25 - Nostr 00:25:00 - The Norwegian Prison System 00:45:31 - Radical Prison Reform in Texas 01:00:07 - The Failed the War on Drugs 01:12:16 - Legalising Marijuana 01:20:22 - Israel-Palestine Conflict
#PeterMcCormack #MrObnoxiousPodcastJavier Mileis Libertarian Revolution in Argentina | Fernando Nikolić x Peter McCormackMr Obnoxious2024-09-30 | Fernando Nikolić is Director of Marketing and Communications at Blockstream and a passionate Bitcoin advocate. He offers a unique perspective on Argentina's economic turmoil and Javier Milei's libertarian revolution.
In this episode, we discuss the history of Argentina, exploring the impact of hyperinflation, political corruption, and the rise of populism. Fernando shares his thoughts on the impact of Juan Perón’s legacy, the devastation caused by decades of mismanagement, and the cultural factors that shaped the country’s economic collapse. We also discuss the rise of Javier Milei, the new libertarian leader, his drastic reforms, and the potential for Argentina to become a global libertarian test case.
#PeterMcCormack #MrObnoxiousPodcastMaajid Nawaz on Islam, Identity and Political Agendas | Peter McCormackMr Obnoxious2024-09-27 | Maajid Nawaz is a prominent counter-extremism activist, author, and former Islamist who has dedicated his life to combating radicalisation.
In this episode, we discuss the complexities of modern Britain, the rise of extremism, the impact of divisive rhetoric, and the urgent need to rebuild societal trust. Maajid shares his insights on the weaponisation of free speech, the failures of political leadership, and the challenges of integration and identity in a rapidly changing UK. We also get into his personal journey from radicalism to reform, the importance of shared values, and his vision for a new Britain.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:29 - The Fall of Independent Media 00:05:18 - The Weaponisation of Free Speech 00:10:00 - UKIP’s Anti-Islam Stance 00:18:01 - Israel & Palestine 00:22:07 - Muslims & Christians Shared Values 00:35:50 - The Rise and Fall of Extremism 00:50:14 - Immigration and Identity 00:56:19 - Challenges of Integration 01:03:21 - The Economic Collapse 01:09:12 - Rejecting the Political Divide 01:25:00 - Rebuilding Britain
#PeterMcCormack #MrObnoxiousPodcastFree Speech, Government Overreach & Immigration | Dominic Frisby x Peter McCormackMr Obnoxious2024-09-25 | Dominic Frisby is a financial writer, comedian, and commentator known for his takes on economics, tax reform, and freedom. Dominic is a vocal advocate for liberty, self-governance, and the importance of sound money.
In this episode, we discuss the state of personal freedom in the modern world and the battle for free speech. We explore the tax system, the lessons from Argentina’s economic chaos, and how libertarianism offers a path forward. We also look at the erosion of freedoms, the dangers of big government, and why taking control of your own life has never been more critical.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Fiat Money Fuels Inequality 00:03:34 - Fasting & Weight Loss 00:08:06 - Seed Oils 00:12:18 - Sleep Optimisation 00:19:08 - Free Speech 00:25:00 - Government Overreach 00:27:44 - Broken Democracy 00:33:35 - The Tax System 00:42:57 - Immigration’s Impact on Culture 00:49:53 - The Rise of Global Migration 00:58:45 - Modern Economic Slavery 01:06:33 - Milei vs. The World Economic Forum 01:08:12 - Libertarianism 01:13:57 - The Argentinian Experiment
#PeterMcCormack #MrObnoxiousPodcastYou Are Being Watched! How Big Tech & Government Track Your Life | Silkie Carlo x Peter McCormackMr Obnoxious2024-09-23 | Silkie Carlo is the Director of Big Brother Watch, where she leads efforts to defend civil liberties and protect privacy rights against state surveillance. She is at the forefront of challenging the UK's invasive surveillance laws and advocating for the protection of free speech and personal freedoms.
In this episode, we dive into the growing government panopticon, the implications of mass surveillance on privacy and democracy, and the battles being fought to protect individual rights in a digital age. We explore the expansion of state power, the impact of technologies like facial recognition, and the threats posed by new laws, as Silkie provides an eye-opening account of the fight against a surveillance state determined to monitor and control.
#PeterMcCormack #MrObnoxiousPodcastBitcoin Fixes Capitalism | Allen Farrington x Peter McCormackMr Obnoxious2024-09-20 | Allen Farrington is a writer and investor. He co-wrote Bitcoin is Venice and he’s a co-founder of Axiom, a Bitcoin-focused venture firm.
In this episode, we discuss the distortions caused by fiat money, the consequences of misallocated capital, and the philosophical underpinnings of a Bitcoin standard. We get into how these issues impact both individuals and economies, dissect the flaws of modern capitalism, and discuss how Bitcoin offers a path toward financial sovereignty and a more equitable economic future, as Allen provides a compelling case for why the current system is unsustainable and what can be done to change it.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:50 - Housing Bubble 00:03:33 - What is Fiat Money? 00:07:40 - Explaining Bitcoin 00:12:01 - Yuppie Elite and Finance 00:20:00 - Thatcher-Era Policies 00:25:00 - Why You Can’t Save with Fiat Money 00:30:04 - Historical Context of Inflation 00:36:31 - Capitalism vs. Fiat 00:40:00 - Managed Decline of Society 00:47:20 - Unwinding the Credit Bubble 00:57:26 - How Central Banks Operate 01:14:10 - Capitalism Under the Gold Standard 01:23:17 - Bitcoin’s Impact on Credit Creation 01:37:00 - Personal Responsibility in Bitcoin 01:40:55 - Money for Grownups
#PeterMcCormack #MrObnoxiousPodcastPutin’s Russia: Corruption, Murder and The Resistance | Anna Chekhovich x Peter McCormackMr Obnoxious2024-09-18 | Anna Chekovich serves as the Financial Director at Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, where she plays a key role in exposing corruption within Putin's regime and promoting transparency and justice in Russia. She also works as the Nonprofit Bitcoin Adoption Lead at The Human Rights Foundation.
In this episode, we discuss the challenges of fighting corruption inside Russia, the personal risks faced by opposition activists, and the state of civil liberties under Putin's rule. We explore Navalny’s impact, the internal dynamics of Russian politics, and the ongoing struggle for freedom, as Anna offers a first-hand account of life inside a system designed to suppress dissent and maintain control.
#PeterMcCormack #MrObnoxiousPodcastMedical Marijuana, Cannabis Laws & Alternative Health | Gavin Sathianathan x Peter McCormackMr Obnoxious2024-09-16 | Gavin Sathianathan is the CEO of Research Smart and an advocate for medical cannabis and alternative therapies.
In this episode, we dive into the role of cannabis as a treatment for various health conditions, exploring the therapeutic potential of drugs in modern medicine. We discuss the challenges facing patients and practitioners in the current healthcare system and examine how alternative therapies are pushing the boundaries of conventional treatment.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:12 - Product Earth Event 00:04:36 - Event Cancellation After Concerns 00:11:22 - History of Cannabis Prohibition 00:15:00 - Synthetic Cannabis Risks 00:17:01 - History of Cannabis as Medicine 00:23:00 - Cannabis on a Journey 00:28:56 - US Cannabis Market 00:39:13 - CBD, THC, and Industrial Hemp 00:43:01 - How the Endocannabinoid System Works 00:45:44 - Products: Drinks, Gummies & Drinks 00:49:47 - The Stigma of Cannabis 00:55:00 - Cannabis in Research 01:00:00 - Cannabis Benefits 01:04:14 - Preventative Health 01:15:15 - Bitcoin’s Role in Healthcare 01:19:18 - Epilepsy: Key Studies and Impact 01:26:05 - Cannabis Decriminalisation
#PeterMcCormack #MrObnoxiousPodcastUAPs, Simulation Theory & Human Consciousness | Matthew Pines x Peter McCormackMr Obnoxious2024-09-12 | Matthew Pines is the Director of Intelligence at SentinelOne and a National Security Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute.
In this episode, we explore UAPs, simulation theory, remote viewing, and human consciousness. We discuss the potential implications of knowing that aliens are real and what this could mean for humanity - exploring the nature of reality and challenging our understanding of existence, as we discuss the intersection of advanced phenomena and human perception.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - UAPs: Real or Psy-Op 18:06 - US Secret Departments 31:12 - Matthew Pines Background 51:30 - UAPs, Aliens & Physics 1:42:16 - Is There Other Life? 2:07:31 - Consciousness & Reality 2:18:18 - Mystery of Existence 2:45:17 - Remote Viewing 2:56:58 - Probability of Existence
#PeterMcCormack #MrObnoxiousPodcastWhat Bitcoin Did with Jack Mallers, Matt Odell, & Harry SudockMr Obnoxious2024-08-30 | That’s a wrap! What Bitcoin Did is over, and what better way to close out the podcast than an episode with three of our favourite Bitcoiners, Jack Mallers, Matt Odell and Harry Sudock. In this one we did a little bit of reminiscing, discussed Bitcoin as hope, how the space is evolving and why we decided to end the podcast.
“We are promethean, we are taking the thermodynamic future of our planet and charging batteries that are full of the hardest money on earth and saving it in perpetuity…we have discovered fire, the world will never be the same again, we have a new tool that is going to re-shape the societies around us and the universe within our own minds…value can be delivered to the world in excess of the cost that it takes to deliver that value. ” — Harry Sudock
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsWho Owns Bitcoin with Troy CrossMr Obnoxious2024-08-28 | Troy Cross is a Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Reed College & Chief Editor at The Nakamoto Project. In this interview, we discuss Democratic corruption & conspiracy, how Bitcoin transcends politics, Bitcoin’s morality & perception, and how we reach the next level of adoption.
“It’s throughout the media, it’s throughout the Congressional hearings…the dominant narrative is that it’s conservative, and I just realized they’re all wrong. All of that is wrong.” — Troy Cross
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsJack Mallers on Why BitcoinMr Obnoxious2024-08-26 | Jack Mallers is the CEO of Strike. In this interview, we discuss debt as time travel, how Jack would run the US, the broken fiat system, why society is crumbling, proof of work & why the world needs Bitcoin.
“There are two doors, one is letting everything collapse and fail, that’s not an option, so the only other one is they’re going to have to steal the time and energy of all of us that hold the currency; and so, you’ve got to get out.” — Jack Mallers
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 State of debt; time travel borrowing 00:11:30 President Jack’s 2 exit doors 00:24:33 If Jack ran the Fed 00:30:43 Broken fiat & crumbling society vs time & energy money 00:39:19 Proof of work & the case for Bitcoin 00:45:33 The world needs Bitcoin
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsThe Bitcoin Evolution with Colin HarperMr Obnoxious2024-08-23 | Colin Harper is the editor-in-chief at Blockspace Media. In this interview, we discuss Bitcoin conferences and journalism, the evolution of Bitcoin culture, ossification, Nostr and the degradation of political discourse.
“Bitcoin will not scale with all of these things being on-chain, it’s just not going to happen; you’re going to have anchors to financial institutions and other things that hold your coins for you…it may seem kinda bleak but I don’t see how you get away from that future.” — Colin Harper
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsBitcoin Level 2 with Harry SudockMr Obnoxious2024-08-21 | Harry Sudock is the Chief Strategy Officer at Griid. In this interview, we discuss Bitcoin mining in the US, how the mining industry has been on easy mode, what changed after the recent halving and businesses now have to adapt and level up to survive.
“There’s a fundamental optimism to bitcoiners…we have a belief that the future can be better than the past, and we’re willing to do whatever it takes to realise that better future on the back of a better asset.” — Harry Sudock
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Bitcoin mining in TN & TX 00:09:58 Global hashrate & decentralisation 00:16:10 Bitcoin Level 2 00:26:33 The AI (r)evolution(?) 00:34:30 Mining vs AI compute 00:43:38 Grid 2.0; bitcoinisation
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsAll In on Bitcoin with Will ReevesMr Obnoxious2024-08-19 | Will Reeves is the CEO and a co-founder of Fold. In this interview, we discuss the phase shift that’s happening in Bitcoin right now, the importance of businesses creating satsflow, Fold going public and how Bitcoin is changing the world.
“We’re about to hit the inflection point like we said where really the world starts to understand Bitcoin, and I think once that happens, once that cracks, everything changes.” — Will Reeves
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 The power of Fold 00:07:48 Systemic shrink & Bitcoin growth 00:16:40 IPO, BTC treasury, & satsflow 00:27:52 VC vs Bitcoin capital formation 00:46:43 Changing the world with Bitcoin
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsMicroStrategy, Metaplanet, & Real Bedford with Dylan LeClairMr Obnoxious2024-08-16 | Dylan LeClair is the Director of Bitcoin Strategy at MetaPlanet and Senior Market Analyst at Bitcoin Magazine Pro. In this interview, we discuss Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin strategy, and how they are implementing this at Metaplanet.
“Proof of work is the distinction, the difficulty adjustment combined with absolute scarcity makes Bitcoin different than everything else; this is not a crypto play, this is not a digital asset play, this is a Bitcoin play, and Metaplanet is going to use every tool in the toolkit to acquire more bitcoin.” — Dylan LeClair
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsProtecting Your Bitcoin with Jameson LoppMr Obnoxious2024-08-14 | Jameson Lopp is the co-founder & CTO of Casa. In this interview, we discuss politicians coming to Bitcoin, how Jameson was swatted, how to think about your Bitcoin security and the rise of physical attacks on Bitcoiners.
“When you’re at the point where you have a substantial percentage of your net worth that would meaningfully negatively impact your future and potentially your heirs’ future…that’s when you need to go to the level that you’re eliminating single points of failure.” — Jameson Lopp
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsEscaping Hyperinflation with Mauricio Di BartolomeoMr Obnoxious2024-08-09 | Mauricio Di Bartolomeo is a Founder & the Chief Strategy Officer of Ledn. In this interview, we discuss mining Bitcoin in Maduro’s Venezuela, the mining crackdown, escaping hyperinflation, shorting fiat, and how the world will come to Bitcoin.
“If a new candidate, on his first term, with a brand new platform, and a brand new government party, decides to rewrite the constitution, run.” — Mauricio Di Bartolomeo
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsLyn Alden on Japans Unwinding, US Recession & Social UnrestMr Obnoxious2024-08-07 | Lyn Alden is a macroeconomist, investment strategist and General Partner at Ego Death Capital. In this interview, we discuss the unwinding of the Japan carry trade, the Fed cutting interest rates, how broken money leads to social unrest and what all of this means for Bitcoin.
“It’s much harder to have debates over fiscal policy than it is to have over social war stuff. So, when the fiscal policy or just the overall economic situation gets messier, fewer people are able to articulate it. So, they’re articulated in more visible ways, more social ways. That’s where a lot of that anger gets expressed.” — Lyn Alden
00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:21 The Japan carry trade & deleveraging 00:10:01 Japanese intervention & interest rates 00:15:19 Is Japan’s economy breaking? 00:20:29 The rotation to emerging markets 00:26:00 Will the Fed cut interest rates 00:33:22 How broken money can lead to social unrest 00:44:45 Broken money, broken media, broken politics 00:46:49 What does this mean for Bitcoin?
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsResistance Money with Andrew Bailey, Bradley Rettler, & Craig WarmkeMr Obnoxious2024-08-05 | Andrew Bailey, is a Professor of Philosophy at Yale-NUS College, Bradley Rettler is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wyoming and Craig Warmke is a Professor of Philosophy at Northern Illinois University. In this episode we discuss their book Resistance Money and the global net-benefits of Bitcoin.
“When asking a question like this…it’s tempting to replace it with the question ‘is Bitcoin good for me?’, and then you’re off to bag-pumping or bag-dumping; so what we tried to do here is to give a bit more precision to the question: ‘is Bitcoin good for the world?’” — Andrew Bailey
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsBitcoin Marginalism with Eric YakesMr Obnoxious2024-08-02 | Eric Yakes is the Managing Partner at Epoch and the Author of The 7th Property: Bitcoin and the Monetary Revolution. In this interview, we discuss the economic theory of marginalism, how this translates to Bitcoin, Bitcoin adoption cycles and the challenges of investing in Bitcoin companies.
“Once the majority of the world owns Bitcoin as store of value then the fundamental monetary property of acceptability is going to be very easy to achieve, and then all of a sudden medium of exchange is going to start happening overnight.” — Eric Yakes
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:07:15 Marginalism & value theory 00:19:10 Bitcoin marginalism & action 00:26:46 Framework for value 00:35:34 Adoption & subtle onramps 00:43:33 Adoption vs capital allocation
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsWill Trump be the First Bitcoin President? With Vivek RamaswamyMr Obnoxious2024-07-31 | Vivek Ramaswamy is an American entrepreneur. In this interview, we discuss fears about America’s current path, burgeoning state power, regulatory capture, dismantling the administrative state, restoring America's prosperity, and why American ideals are fundamentally aligned with Bitcoin.
“The reason I believe Donald Trump is going to end up having been a pro-crypto, pro-Bitcoin president is actually because he’s pro-America…these are the principles that America was founded on.” — Vivek Ramaswamy
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsThe US Government Needs Bitcoin with Luke Gromen & Preston PyshMr Obnoxious2024-07-29 | Luke Gromen is the Founder and President of Forest for the Trees and Preston Pysh is a founder of The Investor Podcast Network. In this interview, we discuss the desperate global debt problem, American decline & global monetary strategies, Bitcoin vs dollar milkshake scenarios, and how the US could back treasuries with Bitcoin to alleviate its looming debt burden.
“There’s really no fix…I know part of the reason that part of Washington is getting interested in Bitcoin, why they’re talking about currency problems, is they know there’s no fix, they’re painted in a corner.” — Luke Gromen
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Growing conviction in Bitcoin 00:11:44 This time IS different 00:19:27 The money problem; peak cheap oil 00:30:26 Bitcoin milkshake & dollar doom 00:38:38 American decline & debt deluge 00:52:40 The Bitcoin solution
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsBitcoin War Games with Matthew PinesMr Obnoxious2024-07-27 | Matthew Pines is the Director of Intelligence at SentinelOne and a National Security Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. In this interview, we discuss geopolitical flashpoints of destabilisation, global nuclear-threat game theory, the implications of extraterrestrial technology, and the nation-state Bitcoin race.
“There are, essentially, massive gaps, and there actually isn’t a dominant world system; there are essentially fractures that have already taken place…and so it’s very hard for the mental models of those leaders and executives to reckon with the fact that that world is broken and it’s not coming back.” — Matthew Pines
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsBitcoin’s Inflection Point with Rob HamiltonMr Obnoxious2024-07-25 | Rob Hamilton is a co-founder and the CEO of AnchorWatch. In this interview, we discuss polarisation in geopolitical vs Bitcoin spheres, American ethos and the Bitcoin-Trump alliance, the bitcoin-dollar games being played, Bitcoin leverage attacking the dollar, and Bitcoin’s adoption inflection point.
“It’s a check on the system, no bailouts, you can do your funny games and printing money over here and all that’s going to do is accrue value to Bitcoin.” — Rob Hamilton
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsA Mental Framework for Bitcoin with Christian KerolesMr Obnoxious2024-07-23 | Christian Keroles is the Director of Financial Freedom at the Human Rights Foundation. In this interview, we discuss the virality and volatility of the adoption chasm, mental models for hyperbitcoinisation, and the rewards of Bitcoin repricing the world.
“It’s almost like changing your operating system…it’s not a simple process; you’ve got to delete some of the old stuff, you’ve got to upload a bunch of new stuff then you can start operating on a new system.” — Christian Keroles
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsThe Fourth Turning is Here with Brandon QuittemMr Obnoxious2024-07-19 | Brandon Quittem is the VP of Revenue at Swan Bitcoin. In this interview, we discuss The Fourth Turning, how the cycles play out and what they mean, the clear signs we’re in a fourth turning, the possibility of total war and how Bitcoin can be instrumental in the proceeding first turning.
“We’re fighting over the 4th American republic, and each time it’s slightly different…but either way we’re going to the brink of collapse or failure here and hopefully we come out on top.” — Brandon Quittem
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsThe Bitcoin US Dollar Hegemony with Whitney Webb & Mark GoodwinMr Obnoxious2024-07-17 | Whitney Webb is an independent investigative journalist and founder of Unlimited Hangout & Mark Goodwin is the author of The Bitcoin Dollar. In this interview, we discuss the Bitcoin dollar system, corruption & compromised elites and proliferating the US dollar hegemony.
“Bitcoin is essential to the plans of a lot of these people, but there is still time to build tools on Bitcoin or utilise Bitcoin to neuter a lot of the plans that they have.” — Whitney Webb
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsWhitney Webb & Mark Goodwin on How Intelligence Agencies Capture EverythingMr Obnoxious2024-07-15 | Whitney Webb is an independent investigative journalist and founder of Unlimited Hangout & Mark Goodwin is the author of The Bitcoin Dollar. In this interview, we discuss the bitcoin-dollar system, financial terrorism, and how intelligence agencies have captured elites, global finance firms, and tech giants to control a new monetary system.
“These people have been very serious and played very dirty, and created insane instability just to keep the dollar the global reserve currency because it gives a lot of advantages just to the US…they intend to keep those advantages even if it means a different system.” — Whitney Webb
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsResisting a Surveillance Technocracy with NVKMr Obnoxious2024-07-12 | NVK is the founder of Coinkite and a board member at OpenSats. In this interview, we discuss the threat of centralised AI, building a decentralised alternative with Bitcoin, and the power of open source in resisting a surveillance technocracy.
“We’re going to move to a world where having private keys resolves most problems because the only thing AI cannot fake is computational proof of work.” — NVK
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Centralised AI vs Unleashed.chat 00:13:51 AI bias; custom & private AI 00:20:32 The state of AI tech 00:35:55 “Intelligence” vs pattern recognition 00:51:54 Fighting back w/ cryptography & opensource
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsThe Coming Digital Dystopia with Charles Guillemet & Ian RogersMr Obnoxious2024-07-10 | Charles Guillemet is the Chief Technology Officer at Ledger and Ian Rogers is Chief Experience Officer at Ledger. In this interview, we discuss vulnerabilities and the foundations of secure Bitcoin wallet design, exploits and grey markets, secure silicon vs opensource, and building tools for the future of digital freedom.
“The code that is running inside it, we know this is our code, there is no way for you to run malicious code…if you buy any other hardware wallet you have no guarantee…if you don’t have a secure element then maybe it’s a genuine device, maybe not.” — Charles Guillemet
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsBitcoin v The US Debt Bomb with Matthew MežinskisMr Obnoxious2024-07-08 | Matthew Mežinskis is the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast and Porkopolis Economics. In this interview we discuss the history of central bank debt and crises, money destruction & printing, hyperinflation, and Bitcoin’s base money update and price models.
“I don’t know the point where this thing breaks again…I’d caution people to look at it the other way…they can kick the can down the road a lot longer than you believe.” — Matthew Mežinskis
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsIs the Bitcoin Cycle Broken? With The Rational RootMr Obnoxious2024-07-05 | The Rational Root is a Bitcoin on-chain & cycle analyst. In this interview, we discuss the Bitcoin ETF flows and how this cycle compares to previous ones, where we are on Root’s spiral chart, the supply dynamics at play and how liquid supply is dropping rapidly.
“Personally I don’t really need those models, I believe Bitcoin is going to go eventually to a million dollars…and I expect at least prices above $140K this cycle.” — The Rational Root
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsThe Bitcoin Mining Arms Race with Marshall LongMr Obnoxious2024-07-03 | Marshall Long is the Head of Architecture for Rhodium Enterprises. In this interview, we discuss the risks of mining centralisation from both the miner & pool perspective and how we can mitigate these and the geopolitical arms race for Bitcoin mining.
“Antpool’s in a place, let’s say Foundry’s in a place, whoever, they start doing weird things…miners would just pull their hashrate away; so, where we get into bigger problems is where let’s say Foundry, and Riot, and Marathon, and Cleanspark all get a knock at the same time.” — Marshall Long
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsA Bitcoin Society with Aleks SvetskiMr Obnoxious2024-07-01 | Aleks Svetski is an entrepreneur, author and Bitcoin advocate. In this interview, we discuss his upcoming book “The Bushido of Bitcoin,” governance & power vacuums, monarchy vs democracy, CEO-kings, and virtues for a Bitcoin world.
“What happens when those that have all the Bitcoin rise to the top? Do we become just another parasitic class?... Or do we become men and women of virtue?” — Aleks Svetski
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsBitcoins Coiled Spring with CheckmateMr Obnoxious2024-06-28 | Checkmate is an on-chain analyst and founder of checkonchain. In this interview, we discuss the Mt.Gox coins that are about to hit the market, where we are in this cycle, ETF flows and the futures cash and carry trade and if Checkmate’s $250k price prediction is still in play.
“The idea is not about predicting the future, it’s about preparing people for what is likely, because when it happens just envision: you wake up tomorrow, Bitcoin’s at $8K, or you wake up tomorrow and Bitcoin’s at $150K; in both of those 2 events you’re going to be like ‘holy shit, I need to find out what just happened.’” — Checkmate
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsWhy Bitcoin Takes All with Michael GoldsteinMr Obnoxious2024-06-26 | Michael Goldstein is the co-host of the Noded Podcast and President of the Nakamoto Institute. In this interview, we discuss the re-launch of the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute, ending the fed, libertarianism, monetary economics, and preserving generational Bitcoin values.
“We can’t just assume that the next generation is going to know why they should run a node, why they should hold keys, why 21 million is important…it’s generational knowledge for generational wealth.” — Michael Goldstein
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsThe Dysfunctional State with Michael MaliceMr Obnoxious2024-06-24 | Michael Malice is an anarchist, author, and podcaster. In this interview, we discuss US & UK elections, Warren’s corruption, Trump’s legal case and whether Texas will secede from the United States
“It’s inherent in the democratic process, people are going to vote for more stuff for themselves and someone else is going to be paying for it. And the thing is when you have deficit finance spending you can just run that credit card until it’s too late, this is one of the benefits of Bitcoin obviously, as opposed to fiat. With fiat they’re just going to run those machines…it fucks over the poorest people first.” — Michael Malice
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Political triangulation 00:11:49 Warren corruption; Roseanne Barr 00:27:04 Trump; political reform vs exit 00:43:37 Bootin’ Wootton 01:01:20 Reform or national divorce?
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsThe Truth About Bitcoin Scaling with niftyneiMr Obnoxious2024-06-21 | niftynei is a CoreLN contributor and a Bitcoin educator. In this interview, we discuss Bitcoin education, Lightning development, sovereignty, ecash, ossification, covenants, time-locks, tokens, and zero-knowledge tech.
“Scaling is a hard problem…you come back to consensus, who needs to be in consensus, who gets to participate in consensus; if you can’t participate in consensus like that, are you really a self sovereign member of that ecosystem?” — niftynei
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsWill Bitcoin End Central Banking? With Lyn AldenMr Obnoxious2024-06-19 | Lyn Alden is a macroeconomist and investment strategist. In this interview, we discuss the role of the Fed and central banks, fractional reserve vs free banking, how bitcoin could change these dynamics and if we should actually end the Federal Reserve System.
“We actually now have ways to do fast settlement…payments and settlements that can’t be reversed, it’s starts to show that maybe you actually don’t even need a central bank.” — Lyn Alden
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsBreaking Bitcoin with Casey RodarmorMr Obnoxious2024-06-17 | Casey Rodarmor is a bitcoin developer and the creator of the ordinals, inscriptions, and runes protocols. In this interview, we discuss ordinal theory & inscriptions, the purpose of runes and why these projects have received so much backlash.
“Especially as Bitcoin gets more popular, people are going to do things with Bitcoin that you don’t like…that is the nature of money.” — Casey Rodarmor
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsThe Bitcoin White Pill with Marty BentMr Obnoxious2024-06-14 | Marty Bent is a Venture Partner at Ten31 and founder of the Bitcoin-focused media company TFTC.io. In this interview, we discuss the state of corporate media, how the deep state is fighting bitcoin and the game theory of Bitcoin.
“I don’t think many people in the government understand the gravity of Bitcoin, how powerful it is…I think they’re starting to understand it more acutely now; but, I think we had 15 years of runway where we were able to build out this robust network and get it into the hands of millions of individuals around the world, it may be too late.” — Marty Bent
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Take the White Pill 00:17:00 Media, lies, bias, & AI 00:28:46 The deep state vs Bitcoin 00:47:05 Chilling effects; society, tech & AI 01:03:59 Bitcoin game theory; Mutiny/Zaprite
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsErik Voorhees on Bitcoin & AIMr Obnoxious2024-06-12 | Erik Voorhees is the founder of Satoshi Dice, ShapeShift & Venice.ai. In this interview, we discuss the size and role of government, the growth of Bitcoin & how it can help restrain the power of the state as well as Venice AI and the future of artificial intelligence.
“A government cannot operate with Bitcoin in the same way it operates with fiat…that is really the ultimate goal of Bitcoin is to just achieve that constraint on government where constitutions and voting has failed.” — Erik Voorhees
#Bitcoin #Finance #Money #Crypto #EconomicsThe AI Threat to Freedom with Natalie SmolenskiMr Obnoxious2024-06-10 | Natalie Smolenski founded and leads the Texas #Bitcoin Foundation. In this interview, we discuss #AI and its progression towards artificial general intelligence, the implications of AI in warfare, issues of #censorship and governance, and the potential for misuse of AI in the future.
"There’s a real question of whether we can survive, as a civilization, the internet, let alone AI." — Natalie Smolenski
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 The AI players 00:12:42 Artificial motives; “super intelligence” 00:27:01 Controlling AI & access; open source 00:37:23 Humans & AI in warfare 00:45:13 Open-source truth; too-much-information-age 00:54:14 Fear, speech, & algorithm control 01:05:42 Nanny state vs digital frontier; power & corruption 01:17:23 Jobs & the AI future