Bitcoin Tech Talk #304
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What I've been working on
Fiat Politics - My column on Bitcoin Magazine was about politics and how much everything becomes politicized because of fiat money. The more I investigate human behavior, the more I realize it’s corrupted by fiat money’s burger today being paid for on Tuesday. The zombies that lurk in the economy continue sucking the life out of civilization itself and politics is the reason.
NYT on Maxis - I got quoted on this one and despite their anti-Bitcoin stance over the years, it’s actually a pretty good article featuring Cory Klippsten. This is a surprise given how terrible NYT’s coverage on Bitcoin has been over the years, especially with Nathaniel Popper. I fully expect the declaration that Bitcoin Maximalism is dead over the next years, even as it gets stronger. They can’t really do the same with Bitcoin, so this is the next narrative.
Fedi with Obi - My interview with Obi Nwusu about Fedi is finally out. As usual, the podcast was more focused on his history and starting businesses, but we also talked about his newest venture. His history in this space and his vision for the future were pretty apparent. I think most of what altcoins claim to solve are much better done by some form of Chaumian e-cash system and I think he’s about to show that.
What I'm up to
Scotland - I’ve been hanging out in London this past week and I’m about to go off to Scotland! I especially enjoyed the Royal Mint at the Tower of London and the history of money exhibit in the British Museum. I may check out the Bank of England museum before I leave London, but I would love suggestions on what I could go visit in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Listener Questions - I want to record a listener questions podcast, which I haven’t done in a while. Please post some questions there if you have anything for me. It’s always fun having doing these, and it’s the first time I’m asking on Stacker News.
Podcast with David Perell - I have another podcast coming up in a week or two about curiosity, motivation, and improving yourself. He’s a really good writer who’s had a lot of success online and the conversation was a lot of fun for me. I also got to record in his studio, which taught me a few things about various design features. I’m not really into design, per se, but I am starting to appreciate it a lot more as I travel, especially classical architecture.
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