137 - Ben Gunn: Three Rules For Life - Part 2

Jul 4, 2025

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Bitcoin, Societal Breakdown, Great Reset, Morality, NOSTR, Boomers, Taxation, Meaning of Life, Accountability, Proof of Work.

Timothy Allen speaks with Ben Gunn.

In the second part of this two part conversation we explore the evolving role of Bitcoin as both a store of value and a medium of exchange, analyzing its limitations due to taxation, regulation, and systemic incentives, while also diving into broader themes of economic decline, intergenerational tension, and political dysfunction.

We also discuss the distortion of Bitcoin usage across class lines, drawing attention to the asymmetry in who can afford to use Bitcoin effectively. Ben critiques government overreach, anticipating societal collapse or reset.

Emphasizing the importance of authenticity, personal mission, and proof of work, the conversation shifts to how individuals can navigate chaos by taking responsibility for their actions, embracing vulnerability & volatility, and aligning their values with meaningful action in both the physical and digital realms.

Enjoy the conversation.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00:30 – Introduction to Episode
0:06:05 – Start of Conversation
0:06:17 – Bitcoin: Store of Value vs. Medium of Exchange
0:10:38 – Bitcoin's Role in Different Economic Levels
0:13:30 – Capital Gains and Tax Implications
0:15:34 – Tax Loopholes for the Wealthy
0:18:20 – Bitcoin Lending and Borrowing
0:20:44 – Nigel Farage and Bitcoin Capital Gains Tax Policies
0:24:50 – Mafia vs. Government
0:27:51 – Abstract Power and Violence
0:32:12 – Politicians Cozying Up to Bitcoiners
0:36:57 – The State Is Looting Everyone
0:39:58 – Economic Collapse, the Baby Boomers, and Bitcoin
0:54:54 – Economic and Societal Decline
0:57:05 – There Aren’t Enough Dollars in the System
0:59:38 – The Pandemic Was Like Living in an Open-Air Nursing Home
1:06:09 – The Arc of a Baby Boomer’s Life
1:10:14 – Adapting to Chaos
1:14:20 – Finding the Meaning in Your Life
1:20:15 – The Importance of Being Vulnerable
1:26:23 – Winning in the Middle Ground
1:32:33 – Three Rules for Life
1:36:13 – Having No One to Blame
1:40:48 – Everyone Will Forget You
1:45:10 – I’m All Revved Up
1:48:04 – Having Kids Is the Most Important Thing You Can Do
1:55:10 – Accessing Superhuman Strength

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Ben's previous interview with FCP: https://fountain.fm/episode/LIqKd15kkcC8tp3R81ia
Free Cities Foundation: https://free-cities.org/
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