Coffee and a Mike Mark Goodwin #1243
Oct 31, 2025
Mark Goodwin, the former editor-in-chief of Bitcoin Magazine and author of The Bitcoin-Dollar, delves into the intersection of technocracy and cryptocurrency. He examines the militarization of cities, the distortion of media by financial incentives, and the influence of powerful tech figures like Elon Musk. Goodwin discusses the dangers of digital IDs and CBDCs, and how algorithms shape discourse in modern culture. With insights on personal self-reliance versus superhero expectations, he urges practical planning in a hyper-financialized world.
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Verify By Letting Sources Speak
- Trust multiple sources and verify claims by quoting subjects directly rather than relying solely on pundit interpretation.
- Mark Goodwin used primary-source videos and transcripts to expose actors' own words and reduce interpretive bias.
Saviors Are A Narrative Trap
- Political movements crave savior narratives but real change requires individual preparation and humility.
- Mark Goodwin warns against expecting a single leader to solve systemic problems and urges practical self-reliance.
Don't Play Hope Chess
- Avoid "hope chess": never base plans on opponents making a specific mistake you hope for.
- Plan for multiple realistic outcomes and be willing to be wrong and adapt your strategy.
