Bitcoin Audible Chat #52 - The Great Reset vs The Great Awakening with Adam Curry
Nov 24, 2020
Adam Curry, the renowned inventor of podcasting and the Podfather, dives into the urgent conversation about re-decentralizing cyberspace. He explores the tension between the Great Reset and the Great Awakening, highlighting the role of Bitcoin in reclaiming freedoms. Topics include innovative Lightning payments for fair royalty distribution in podcasting and the cultural shift towards autonomy in finance. Curry stresses the importance of personal empowerment and creativity as the landscape evolves, encouraging listeners to embrace decentralized solutions.
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Loss of Control in Media and Money
- We have lost control over news media as it has become a messaging platform driven by advertisers and foreign interests.
- The world has also lost control over money through opaque banking practices and digital payment reliance.
Advertising Fuels Censorship
- Advertising drives censorship on platforms controlling speech and content.
- This creates a cycle where controversial voices get removed to protect advertisers and suppress dissent.
Asset Freeze Personal Story
- Adam faced asset freezing by a bank due to errors in mortgage check processing.
- This experience gave him a feeling of absolute powerlessness within traditional finance.