What Bitcoin Did Bitcoin, AI & The Fourth Turning | George Bodine
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Dec 3, 2025 George Bodine, a former Navy pilot turned artist and Bitcoin advocate, shares his riveting journey from trailer parks to Top Gun. He predicts the next 3–5 years will be the most volatile for Bitcoin, discussing the looming threats from AI and quantum computing. George warns of massive job disruptions and highlights the global arms race for energy and compute power. Furthermore, he critiques Bitcoin's community dynamics, stressing the urgency of addressing mining centralization and maintaining the integrity of the protocol. His blend of art, technology, and finance makes for an engaging listen!
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A Life Of Reinvention
- George Bodine recounts a life of reinvention from trailer parks to Top Gun pilot to artist and miner.
- He uses these experiences to explain adaptability amid technological and economic upheaval.
Ejecting From A Crashing Jet
- George describes ejecting from an F‑18 after a sudden loss of control during training.
- He survived a low‑altitude ejection and used that story to frame risk awareness and humility.
Fourth Turning Still Unfolding
- The Fourth Turning crisis is ongoing and may last another three to five years, says George Bodine.
- He links this cycle to AI and robotics accelerating structural job displacement and social stress.
