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#Bitcoin l @Block | @Square consumer of little, experiencer of much, supporter of many and hopeful for all eppur si muove
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“In 1993, Gary Kremen saw potential in online dating, but the world was yet to be convinced. Kremen had everyone in the company create a profile on Match.com, including his girlfriend at the time.

This trick helped the company grow the number of users, but it came at a cost. His girlfriend met another man on the site, and left Kremen for him.”

Either a Frankenstein like story or great marketing, either way he probably has no regrets.

https://www.tumblr.com/worldwidefacts/152841229506/founder-of-matchcom-gary-kremen-lost-his

at that size, I think that CO2 sucker qualifies for carbon reduction tax credits in some states

felt cute, can’t delete later nostr:note1nk9p0dw338wg9fcqrcjr7wl9u2eyj2lu7kax7537wtvkl02nye0qn9z3yr

Outside of “Rich Men North of Richmond,” this amazing Afrohouse song: Ode Ireti (Nitefreak Remix)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_rdTpb_hLcw

Many will say the term “third world” is disparaging, but, based off of Wikipedia’s etymology, I would like to upgrade from the primitive first and/or second world to the third world.

World3; not Web3

“French demographer, anthropologist, and historian Alfred Sauvy coined the term third world… His usage was a reference to the Third Estate the commoners of France who, before and during the French Revolution, opposed the clergy and nobles, who composed the First Estate and Second Estate, respectively … Sauvy wrote, "This third world ignored, exploited, despised like the third estate also wants to be something.”

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_World

Agreed! It would be such a great place of merging the old and new worlds. The Egyptian people have that Tahrir (Liberation) Square mindset and are so gritty and inspiring.

Even the camels are suspicious of foreign interference. (No more trying to kiss a camel for me.)

Love this! I’m not one to buy souvenirs, but I love buying local bracelets from where I’ve visited. Rather than looking at my wrist for the current time, I look to remind myself how grateful I am for my past times.

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Why Joe Rogan Avoids Bitcoin Discussions

Joe Rogan has sidestepped Bitcoin discussions for the past seven years, despite previously hosting Andreas Antonopoulous multiple times. What's stopping him from inviting more Bitcoin enthusiasts?

At the heart of it, Rogan simply may not be interested. Delving into Bitcoin discussions means wading into the relentless debates between Bitcoin and altcoin supporters. Every podcaster who touches on Bitcoin faces the pressure of giving equal time to altcoin enthusiasts. This tug-of-war is daunting, and Rogan likely prefers to sidestep it. Consider the case of Lex Friedman, who has faced criticism from both sides for trying to strike a balance. It's why Rogan doesn't have anyone on to discuss abortion, for example. It's a controversial topic and anyone you have on will destroy your standing with the segment that disagrees with you.

Yet Rogan is an outspoken critic of fiat money, frequently discussing its flaws and potential for corruption. He acknowledges the problems with central bank digital currencies and even mentions Bitcoin in these contexts. His audience likely wants him to have guests on about this topic, and this is why he had Antonopoulous on before 2017. But the Bitcoin narrative became more complex around 2017 with the rise of venture capitalists and altcoin advocacy, the so-called scambrian explosion. Rogan's ignoring of Bitcoin is the result of this shift. He has a knack for sensing underlying issues, which has undoubtedly contributed to his podcasting success.

Yet, Rogan's understanding of Bitcoin remains superficial. Until he fully grasps how it fixes the problems he sees, it's unlikely he'll feature a dedicated Bitcoin guest. While figures like Jack Dorsey and Adam Curry have tried to steer the conversation towards Bitcoin, Rogan refused to take the bait. It'll take a larger level of inflation or economic destruction for him to delve into this topic.

The controversy will remain on Bitcoin versus altcoins and that's not something he'll be able to avoid. He needs more conviction before he'll talk about it on his show and that's not something he has yet.

So instead of trying to bully him into having a guest on, just point out the obvious. Fiat money is the cause of a lot of the societal degeneration. Whether he gets it sooner or later will be up to him.

“It'll take a larger level of inflation or economic destruction for him to delve into this topic.”

Seemingly, bitcoin’s censorship resistant properties would align with his concerns before.

Why not a human power dynamic history lesson with it’s shortcomings and technical limitations transitioning into an optimistic open protocol future?

Allows him to join in on calling out some of the flaws/symptoms of the past/current while bringing attention to why these potential solutions could be transformative for human freedoms.

All 4 participants could weave in/out, but those 3 guests would close it out with the:

I’m surprised a16z doesn’t have Solana’s Go To Market team popping up tents next to every Worldcoin tent and scanning the “SOLes” of people’s feet with this #footstr

Impressive across a wide range of subjects and skill sets. We’re lucky to have nostr:npub1a2cww4kn9wqte4ry70vyfwqyqvpswksna27rtxd8vty6c74era8sdcw83a on Team Human!

everyone will be a bitcoiner so the different types of a “bitcoiner with a ________” will go to infinity ♾️ over time

“An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.”

“When the great principle prevails the world is a Commonwealth in which rulers are selected according to their wisdom and ability. Mutual confidence is promoted and good neighborliness cultivated. Hence men do not regard as parents only their own parents nor do they treat as children only their own children. Provision is secured for the aged till death, employment for the able bodied and the means of growing up for the young. Helpless widows and widowers, orphans and the lonely as well as the sick and disabled are well cared for. Men have their respective occupations and women their homes. They do not like to see wealth lying idle, yet they do not keep it for their own gratification. They despise indolence, yet they do not use their energies for their own benefit. In this way, selfish scheming’s are repressed, and robbers, thieves and other lawless men no longer exist, and there is no need for people to shut their outer doors. This is the Great Harmony.”

haha! he luckily promoted the assumption that the government does not equal the country (people) and that the government should serve the country rather than the country serving the government