Culture, Masculinity, Psyops, Economics, Philosophy, and War with Mike Hobart (WiM432)
Feb 7, 2024
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Guest Mike Hobart, Army aviation veteran, marketing communications manager, and writer, discusses topics such as psychological and economic depression, the broken messaging system, the importance of stoicism and discipline, and the connection between gold, war, and the global banking system.
Self-discipline and individual responsibility are crucial for strong bonds and effective problem-solving.
Private property and Bitcoin can inhibit warfare by providing incentives for responsible behavior and protecting wealth.
Acknowledging the limitations of language and knowledge, and embracing continuous exploration and intellectual growth, can lead to a stronger and healthier society.
Deep dives
The importance of self-discipline and individual responsibility
Self-discipline and individual responsibility are crucial in maintaining strong bonds and effectively responding to challenges. Admitting when we are wrong and being open to change can lead to more accurate insights and better outcomes in the future.
The role of private property and Bitcoin in inhibiting warfare
Private property and Bitcoin provide stronger bonds and incentives for responsible behavior, inhibiting the spread and impact of warfare. Bitcoin's unceasable and hyper-portable nature allows individuals to protect their wealth and flee from conflict, reducing the resources available to warmongers.
The importance of humility and continuous exploration
Being humble in our understanding and acknowledging the limitations of language and knowledge is vital. Continuous exploration, intellectual growth, and exposure to philosophical ideas, such as stoicism, can inspire deeper thinking and encourage dialogue, leading to a stronger and healthier society.
The Impact of Technology on Relationships
The episode explores how modern technology and communication have affected relationships, particularly in terms of accessibility and depth. With constant connectivity and numerous communication channels, relationships, including friendships and romantic partnerships, have become more disposable and less durable. The overabundance of options and easy access to new relationships through dating apps and social media have contributed to this shift. People now have to manufacture their own absence to cultivate healthy relationships, highlighting the irony of using technology to counteract its negative effects.
The Market for Human Reproduction and the Distortion of Dating Apps
The podcast delves into the idea that all markets, including economies and trade, ultimately serve the market for human reproduction. The discussion points out how dating apps, social media, and digital communication are causing distortions in this market. The accessibility and unlimited options provided by these platforms have turned relationships into disposable and plastic experiences. The conversation highlights the impact of central banking and fiat currency on these market distortions, as it hinders young individuals' ability to establish families and perpetuates a cycle of economic and psychological depression. The importance of stoicism and detachment as tools to navigate and control emotions and maintain healthy relationships are also explored.
Mike Hobart joins me to discuss the psychological and economic depression, the broken messaging system, the biggest market problem, and the importance of stoicism and discipline.
Mike Hobart is an Army aviation veteran, marketing communications manager, and writer. He is the co-host of the Bitcoin Veterans podcast.
// OUTLINE // 00:00:00 - Coming up 00:00:38 - Intro 00:02:11 - Helping Lightning Startups with In Wolf's Clothing 00:02:57 - Introducing Mike Hobart 00:03:31 - Psyops, Victimization, and Depression 00:08:37 - Psychological and Economic Depression 00:10:27 - Broken Messaging System 00:13:56 - Vicious Cycle and Natural Balance 00:16:42 - Energy Distribution Mechanisms 00:20:25 - Limitation of Language and Knowledge 00:24:30 - Run Your Business from Anywhere with NetSuite 00:25:35 - Word Beyond Words 00:28:25 - The Motivation of Truth 00:31:38 - Innovation is Sabotaging Family and Economy 00:34:33 - The Biggest Market Problem in The World 00:40:42 - Global Monopoly of Gold 00:43:20 - A Money Based on Lie 00:45:58 - Devaluation of Money and a Lack of Meaning 00:50:14 - How to Stop Social Destruction 00:53:57 - An Escape Route with Bitcoin 00:56:12 - Stronger Bonds and Better Growth 00:59:38 - Importance of Admitting the Wrong 01:02:35 - Technology as a Double-Edged Sword 01:04:00 - Recommending Stoicism to Young People 01:09:09 - Anger, Detachment, and Panacea 01:16:54 - Stoicism as Honest Assessment of Reality 01:18:53 - Where to Find Mike on the Internet 01:19:44 - The Bitcoin Veterans Podcast