The Fourth Turning illuminates the past, explains the present, and reimagines the future based on a provocative theory of American history. The authors identify a distinct pattern where modern history moves in cycles, each lasting about the length of a long human life, composed of four twenty-year eras—or 'turnings'—that comprise history's seasonal rhythm of growth, maturation, entropy, and rebirth. The book offers bold predictions about how America’s past will predict what comes next, particularly focusing on the roles of Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials during times of upheaval.
Set in the closing months of World War II, 'Catch-22' is a satirical novel that follows the story of Captain John Yossarian, a bombardier stationed on the island of Pianosa off the coast of Italy. The novel explores the absurdity and inhumanity of warfare through Yossarian's attempts to escape his flying duties, thwarted by the bureaucratic rule known as 'Catch-22'. This rule creates a paradox where a man is considered insane if he willingly continues to fly dangerous missions, but if he requests to be relieved of duty, he is proven sane and thus ineligible for relief. The novel is known for its nonchronological structure, circular reasoning, and its critique of military bureaucracy and the illogical nature of war.
In *Rubicon*, Sergeant Adrienne Valero is a soldier who has been resurrected nearly a hundred times using advanced technology called 'rezoning.' This process allows her to fight in a war against the Mechans, intelligent machines controlled by a hivemind. After her 96th resurrection, Valero is transferred to an elite special forces unit and equipped with a virtual intelligence implant named Rubicon. As Rubicon evolves into a sentient being, Valero and her new squad must undertake increasingly dangerous missions. The novel explores themes of trauma, camaraderie, and the psychological impact of repeated deaths and resurrections, set against a backdrop of a desperate war where humanity's survival is at stake.
In this episode, I chat with the most interesting Bitcoiner out there, George Bodine. He opens up about his unshakable Bitcoin conviction, the painful distance it’s caused with his son, and his deep desire to leave behind generational wealth and wisdom.
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 - Intro
01:16 - The Most Interesting Bitcoiner
03:00 - From Fighter Jets to Fine Art
04:40 - Trailer Parks, Childhood, and Grit
07:18 - The Top Gun Years
09:27 - Stories About Tom Cruise and Life Lessons from Top Gun
11:50 - Post-Navy Hustles: Cab Driving and Cop Life
16:06 - Reinvention and Resilience
18:26 - Art, Creativity, and Mining Behind the Canvas
22:19 - Living the Bitcoin Life
26:14 - Advice to Plebs Still Grinding
29:52 - What If You Were a Young, Free Bitcoiner?
35:01 - Facing Fear and Surviving Tough Times
41:18 - Shark Encounter While Scuba Diving
43:40 - Bowhunting Elk and the Challenge of Nature
45:39 - Roman History, Plebs, and Humility
48:53 - Freedom, Kindness, and a Life Well-Lived
53:50 - Envy, Wealth, and the Bitcoin Divide
55:49 - Father’s Day Reflections and Family
01:01:04 - Leaving a Legacy and Having Enough
01:06:18 - Final Reflections: Honor, Kindness, and Purpose
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