I thought it was called a "clam bake".
Why Politicians and Bureaucrats Choose Politics over Sound Economics
https://mises.org/mises-wire/why-politicians-and-bureaucrats-choose-politics-over-sound-economics
By Sean Twomey
> The rewards politicians gain for making bad economic decisions are more important to them than any satisfaction they get from supposedly “serving the people.”
Savor the Taste of Independence, Grow Your Own!
https://mises.org/mises-wire/savor-taste-independence-grow-your-own
By George Ford Smith
> Free markets in agriculture undermined communist governments’ attempts to collectivize farming. You can strike a blow against state control by simply gardening.
The Lords of Easy Money, The Price of Time and Austrian Business Cycle Theory
https://mises.org/mises-wire/lords-easy-money-price-time-and-austrian-business-cycle-theory
By Joseph Calandro, Jr.
> Two new books, The Lords of Easy Money and The Price of Time, while not specifically Austrian, present readers with financial scenarios that mesh well with the Austrian business cycle theory.
Renato Moicano: "If You Care About Your...Country, Read Ludwig von Mises."
https://mises.org/mises-wire/renato-moicano-if-you-care-about-yourcountry-read-ludwig-von-mises
By Tho Bishop
> Brazilian fighter Renato Moicano went viral after his victory over Jalin Turner at UFC 300, giving a shout-out to Ludwig von Mises.
Did Bitcoin Have A Fair Distribution?
# Video Description
In this video, I discuss Bitcoin's initial and current distribution, and how it compares to both fiat and other cryptocurrencies.
Most cryptocurrencies were issued by a small group of insiders, who set aside free coins for themselves, allowing them to dump on retail investors without needing to first register for an IPO.
Unlike Ethereum and every other shipcoin, Bitcoin did not even have a price for the first 16 months of its existence. It started off as a novelty and collectible, and its growth was beautifully slow and organic, allowing time for the Bitcoin network to grow under the radar.
Bitcoin's monetization was organic and spontaneous. It wasn't artificially engineered by venture capitalists and marketers and paid influencers as continues to happen in the "crypto industry." Bitcoin's path to monetization was free from unethical premines, pre-sales, and pump and dumps. Most of the early holders of Bitcoin were cypherpunks, math nerds, and people whose primary interest was not financial.
Hodling Bitcoin for the long term requires incredible self-control, a deep understanding of its value, and nerves of steel to handle the volatility. Even if every person on earth were initially air-dropped a "fair portion" of BTC as part of the initial distribution, most people would not have valued it, and would instead have dumped it or lost it, similar to what took place with the Russian voucher program in the 1990s.
Even today, you can get more than 1,500 sats for just $1 and most people still don't care. These are the same people who in 10 years when Bitcoin is at $2 million per coin are going to be telling you that you don't deserve your wealth and that you just got lucky and that it's just not fair and that the government should redistribute some of your wealth to them.
Bitcoin is a voluntary and opt-in system. You are not forced to use it, but rather are free to use scammy crypto or unfair fiat instead. The choice is yours.
Bitcoin has had the most fair distribution of any money in history.
The Myth of the Equilibrium Interest Rate
https://mises.org/mises-wire/myth-equilibrium-interest-rate
By Brendan Brown
> The concept of an “equilibrium interest rate” is of limited, if any, aid to our economic understanding. Never mind the persistent popularity which it has enjoyed under fiat money regimes.
Yeah, I don't think they come up with these things, but they recognize them when they're emerging and help them take hold in the culture.
8/9, but that first one turns out to be pretty important.
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I'm not sure it's a coherent agenda for very many people, but many people have been trained to hate humanity.
At the very least, they certainly don't seem concerned about that possibility.
The Siren Song of Equality
https://mises.org/mises-wire/siren-song-equality
By Wanjiru Njoya
> Equality has given way to “equity,” which means equal outcomes. This is harmful to society, including the supposed beneficiaries of this ideology.
Milei Tries to Tackle Rent Control in Argentina
https://mises.org/mises-wire/milei-tries-tackle-rent-control-argentina
By Augusto Bottari
> Like so many other places where politicians promise something for nothing, Argentina has imposed rent controls in the name of “affordable housing.” President Milei is doing what he can to repeal these policies.
The Population Explosion Disaster that Never Happened
https://mises.org/mises-wire/population-explosion-disaster-never-happened
By Mark Thornton
> For more than a century, elite progressives have imposed draconian measures to curb population growth, which they said would destroy the earth. The population has grown, but the earth seems to be doing quite well, thank you.
The Volatility Of The Gold Market Explained
# Video Description
Gold is breaking records, but the price action is telling us something big we should all be prepared for.
In this video, I break down:
* The recent surge in gold prices.
* The factors driving this phenomenon.
* The implications of gold's price movement on the broader financial markets.
* Practical advice on how investors can interpret these signs and adjust their investment strategies accordingly.
* How I'm using this to safeguard my portfolio against potential market volatility.
* How I'm positioning myself to take advantage of the emerging opportunities.
Hair of the Dog: Progressives in Congress Need Another Hit of Low Interest Rates
https://mises.org/mises-wire/hair-dog-progressives-congress-need-another-hit-low-interest-rates
By Artis Shepherd
> As artificially low interest rates damage the economy, progressives in Congress demand more of the same.
Biden's Inflation Narrative Dies as Price Growth Rises to a Seven-Month High
https://mises.org/mises-wire/bidens-inflation-narrative-dies-price-growth-rises-seven-month-high
By Ryan McMaken
> The regime remains unrepentant, and there is little danger that it will admit its role in fueling the price inflation that is now crippling many ordinary Americans.
I try to get to 16 hours semi-regularly, but I couple it with dry fasting. My understanding is that you get into autophagy a lot faster that way.
I don't doubt the benefits of going longer, but as they say "the best diet is the one you can keep."
Sound Money Success: The Utah Case Study
https://odysee.com/@TenthAmendmentCenter:6/path-041024:8?r=8T2xqWjtafHWYGxQBSsrbw1wQPm7sWRq
From The 10th Amendment Center
> Since 2011 - a combination of state laws and human action has built what is likely the most robust foundation for the advancement of gold and silver as money in the United States.