You're The Voice | by Efrat Fenigson

Ep. 36: Aleks Svetski - Reclaim Your Powers

Aug 3, 2024

Aleks Svetski, an entrepreneur and co-author behind best-sellers like the "UnCommunist Manifesto," shares his fascinating journey from a child of Macedonian immigrants to leading the Bitcoin frontier. He dives into the philosophical implications of Bitcoin against authoritarianism, discussing how it could reshape societal structures. Svetski critiques modern regulations on AI and argues for the empowerment of strong communities. The conversation emphasizes the importance of beauty and individuality, encouraging listeners to reclaim their personal power.

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Quick takeaways

Aleks Svetski emphasizes the importance of individuals recognizing and embracing their untapped power for personal growth and societal impact.

His entrepreneurial journey illustrates the significance of resilience and adaptability in overcoming financial setbacks and embracing new opportunities like Bitcoin.

The discussion critiques modern societal trends toward uniformity, advocating for quality and meritocracy as essential for fostering stronger communities and leadership.

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Embracing Your Inner Power

Individuals possess untapped strength and potential, enabling them to achieve greatness without guilt. Cultivating self-confidence and recognizing one's capabilities is vital to breaking free from societal pressures designed to elicit guilt. The message revolves around the notion that power is inherently beautiful, and it empowers those who adopt it responsibly. By embracing one's power unapologetically, individuals are encouraged to continuously create, love, and strive for personal ascendance.

Intro

2min

Journey from Academic Success to Bitcoin Entrepreneurship

2min

From Financial Ruin to Entrepreneurial Awakening

4min

Journey from Skepticism to Bitcoin Advocate

12min

Navigating Authority in a Totalitarian Age

30min

The Power of Visceral Knowledge and Bodyful Learning

3min

The Power of Beauty and Individuality

8min

My guest today is Aleks Svetski, an entrepreneur, co-author of the best selling book, the “UnCommunist Manifesto” and the upcoming "Bushido of Bitcoin” book, as well as the founder of Satlantis - a travel & community social network built on Nostr. In 2018, he founded the #1 Collectible-Publication called “the bitcoin times”, and the world’s first Bitcoin-only savings app: Amber. Svetski is also building open source Bitcoin & AI tools with the Spirit of Satoshi project.

This episode covers Svetski’s background, his journey into Bitcoin, his views on authoritarianism and totalitarianism, and the virtues that are important for a thriving society. Svetski breaks the status quo, and believes in authoritative hierarchies and strong leadership, while criticizing the flattening of society and equality. He argues that Bitcoin will bring back feudalism and that elitism is necessary for a functioning society. The conversation explores individual empowerment, the limitations of the masses and the importance of beauty. Svetski critiques the hype around AI, highlighting its limitations and the potential dangers of regulation. We conclude with the connection between beauty and the rejection of communism.

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