I mean, they literally are every single day, whether we like it or not
I understand that bitcoin attracts “post political” cryptoanarchists who eschew electoral politics in favor of technical workarounds to secure liberty, and I love that about it.
But the reality is when you have powerful US senators gunning for you, part of defending your political interests is probably going to involve… political interest groups that can fight back.
Bitcoiners have the money. Do they have the will?
Bruh.
Gonna help my kids setup a hot chocolate stand amidst morning foot traffic to school with Lightning/bitcoin payment options tomorrow. Guess we'll find out how orangepilled north Florida parents are.
In which nostr:npub17q0ckkzg4d9ydjrar6dcummlvy6yg5cunwhnrvf7fjxj3r8l5rrs0ayrvm and I discuss the fundamentals of libertarianism, talk through our differences, and find common ground with comedian/podcaster Dave Smith.
Nostr and bitcoin get shoutouts as libertarian “white pills” near the end.
Hey nostr:npub1zywedmndxjrcm9d0hljsk8uqaqf9d4mxya4c5gzdudrps5jkyshqe2s58k! I really enjoyed the new show. I didn’t know you and from what I’ve seen it seems I disagree with you on several things.
But it’s great to see you’re a #nostrich and are white pilled by #nostr and #bitcoin! Thanks especially for mentioning nostr on a podcast that will get many views! Let’s win this!
Hell yeah, dude. I did an episode on Nostr last year, fyi: https://www.youtube.com/live/pi2JbHWd_BM?si=HCUzxIC31BlDxjQv
We may disagree on some (or many) things, but I feel like if we can agree on free speech, bitcoin and decentralizing power, we’re fighting on the same side!
Sorry, but I'm gonna shamelessly shill for Reason here for a minute since we're in our annual webathon and I think we're producing EXACTLY the kind of content that Nostriches want to see. This is our BTC donation address:
Here are some recent and one less-than-recent example.
Interview with Lyn Alden on "Broken Money," which, if you haven't read at this point... WHAT ARE YOU EVEN DOING? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0CBrGhaFwQ
See also my recent documentary about bitcoin mining, which has attracted a lot of press for its energy consumption. What other media tend to miss is WHY bitcoin consumes energy and HOW that can be harnessed for economic and social good.
Only at Reason: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8gFppa4VLg
Interviewed Caitlin Long about the Custodia Bank saga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l1b1TLltnI
And, of course, talked with Nostr's very own nostr:npub1xtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsevkk5s and nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 about the potential of decentralized social media. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi2JbHWd_BM
And I'd be remiss if I didn't mention my colleague
nostr:npub1vrrvevxq2w8k7td6tyycu3qxdd6lgmf7f93kaa0nr76hkcwg8ajsjqe70u definitive series on the history of the cypherpunk movement that spawned bitcoin and the widespread use of encryption. This is the kind of history the world NEEDS to know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vM0oIEhMag
So if you agree with me that the world needs more of this kind of work and conversation, please support Reason, and support bitcoin, by giving bitcoin to Reason.
You can also use the webform here if you'd like to share your email and get that sweet swag: https://reason.com/donate-crypto/
Don’t let lazy media convince you Milei is “Argentina’s Trump.” He’s a hardcore libertarian and Austrian economist. Does that mean he’s a savior that will fix all that ails Argentina? Of course not. But at least understand what’s going on. Real analysis here: https://youtu.be/o_tEpEqiRzY?si=6s-zKYOhsbeFzMxX
Had a chat with Rand Paul about the strange lack of curiosity in DC about the possibility that COVID started in a lab in Wuhan. https://www.youtube.com/live/t62wHILU9Og?si=JgggJiNLYBbSunK3
Thanks to all of those who've shared this around Nostr! I wanted to announce that we'll be screening this in NYC on Nov. 27, followed by a panel with me, nostr:npub1trr5r2nrpsk6xkjk5a7p6pfcryyt6yzsflwjmz6r7uj7lfkjxxtq78hdpu, nostr:npub16cyt2ykk2um3amexrgjldfn2p6ls2euc4jyqc4vpft4vvlaupjqqllu878 and Jason Goodman.
If you're around and interested, please come! Event page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bitcoin-bathhouses-and-the-future-of-energy-tickets-744214444437 https://iris.to/note18jvkrld7tzakw08pfjjsgefr4xwea2vkvf3cfkj7ccpj288unwqsyd5pcr
How bitcoin saves the planet.
New Reason documentary: https://youtu.be/y8gFppa4VLg
How saves the planet.
New Reason documentary: https://youtu.be/y8gFppa4VLg
You all might enjoy this conversation I recently had with the great nostr:npub1a2cww4kn9wqte4ry70vyfwqyqvpswksna27rtxd8vty6c74era8sdcw83a about her incredible new book about this history and future of the global monetary system: Broken Money.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0CBrGhaFwQ&pp=ygUJcmVhc29uIHR2
Yo, I'll be on a panel with nostr:npub16cyt2ykk2um3amexrgjldfn2p6ls2euc4jyqc4vpft4vvlaupjqqllu878 and Alex Gladstein following an upcoming Reason documentary about Bitcoin mining and energy in NYC on Nov. 27. If you're in the area, register here and please come join us! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bitcoin-bathhouses-and-the-future-of-energy-tickets-744214444437?aff=oddtdtcreator
I learned so much from both Eduardo Marty and Gloria Alvarez in this episode about Milei. Eduardo’s description of life under massive inflation really stuck with me. https://youtube.com/watch?v=NH4HZVdsrn8&si=Yy_MP8l1iHeLMAWC