Edward Snowden, an American whistleblower famous for leaking NSA secrets, dives deep into the implications of mass surveillance and government overreach. He shares his personal journey from military aspirations to a career in intelligence, revealing the ethical dilemmas faced in that world. Snowden discusses the importance of whistleblowing for transparency and the challenges it presents, especially under laws like the Espionage Act. He emphasizes the ongoing struggle for civil liberties in a digital age, advocating for accountability and public engagement.

Edward Snowden, a former CIA contractor and whistleblower, shares his journey from revealing US intelligence misdeeds to becoming a privacy advocate. He discusses the recent court ruling against NSA surveillance, highlighting privacy rights. The conversation touches on the troubling implications of the Patriot Act and how it obscures true intentions of governance. Snowden passionately argues for the rights of whistleblowers, urging society to recognize their courage, while also addressing the chilling effects of modern surveillance technology and the importance of accountability.

Edward Snowden, Benedict Evans, and Balaji Srinivasan discuss 'immaculate disinflation' and market positioning. They explore inflation readings, labor market stability, recession indicators, Fed meeting expectations, and impact of Europe's stability on currency market. They also highlight the importance of adapting to AI era in democratic countries.

Episode 418: In a new segment called The Boys React to the News, Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) give their two cents on a few relevant business stories. Check it out...-----Links:* Jack Butcher NFT* Visualize Value* Moonwalker shoes* Edward Snowden exposes host / Reddit* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter.------Show Notes:(00:25) - Facebook rebound(06:05) - Jack Butcher NFT(11:10) - Moonwalker Shoes(13:55) - Tooth Fairy(16:10) - Edward Snowden shuts down conference host-----Past guests on My First Million include Rob Dyrdek, Hasan Minhaj, Balaji Srinivasan, Jake Paul, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Gary Vee, Lance Armstrong, Sophia Amoruso, Ariel Helwani, Ramit Sethi, Stanley Druckenmiller, Peter Diamandis, Dharmesh Shah, Brian Halligan, Marc Lore, Jason Calacanis, Andrew Wilkinson, Julian Shapiro, Kat Cole, Codie Sanchez, Nader Al-Naji, Steph Smith, Trung Phan, Nick Huber, Anthony Pompliano, Ben Askren, Ramon Van Meer, Brianne Kimmel, Andrew Gazdecki, Scott Belsky, Moiz Ali, Dan Held, Elaine Zelby, Michael Saylor, Ryan Begelman, Jack Butcher, Reed Duchscher, Tai Lopez, Harley Finkelstein, Alexa von Tobel, Noah Kagan, Nick Bare, Greg Isenberg, James Altucher, Randy Hetrick and more.-----Additional episodes you might enjoy:• #224 Rob Dyrdek - How Tracking Every Second of His Life Took Rob Drydek from 0 to $405M in Exits• #209 Gary Vaynerchuk - Why NFTS Are the Future• #178 Balaji Srinivasan - Balaji on How to Fix the Media, Cloud Cities & Crypto* #169 - How One Man Started 5, Billion Dollar Companies, Dan Gilbert's Empire, & Talking With Warren Buffett• ​​​​#218 - Why You Should Take a Think Week Like Bill Gates• Dave Portnoy vs The World, Extreme Body Monitoring, The Future of Apparel Retail, "How Much is Anthony Pompliano Worth?", and More• How Mr Beast Got 100M Views in Less Than 4 Days, The $25M Chrome Extension, and More

Edward Snowden, whistleblower and privacy advocate, discusses the correlation between liquidity cycles and the performance of crypto and stocks. The speakers also explore the potential impact of higher interest rates on cryptocurrencies and investment opportunities in the crypto space. They compare Solana to Ethereum and discuss the rise of Coinbase.

Edward Snowden, Benedict Evans, and Balaji Srinivasan discuss the recent movements in the treasury bond market, the potential decline of the dollar, and the bullish sentiment surrounding gold. They also highlight the importance of being prepared for 2024 and diversifying into asset classes that would benefit from a weakening dollar.

Edward Snowden, Benedict Evans, and Balaji Srinivasan share their biggest crypto f*ck ups, including losing millions on Voyager platform and falling victim to phishing scams. They discuss the importance of self-custody, secure storage of cryptocurrencies, and the risks of attending crypto conferences.

Edward Snowden, famous whistleblower who leaked sensitive US government information in 2013, talks about his disillusionment with the CIA, decision to leak classified information, escape to Hong Kong, and ongoing impact on privacy laws. The podcast explores the size of the leaked data, impact on global surveillance debate, and contrasts perspectives on Snowden as a hero or traitor. It also discusses changes and debates triggered by his revelations and unanswered questions about whistleblowers' role and protection.

In this discussion, Edward Snowden, a renowned whistleblower and privacy advocate, dives into the current state of the cryptocurrency market, humorously labeling Uptober as Dumptober. He critiques Solana, suggesting it's mainly for memecoins and scams, while spotlighting Avalanche's innovative potential. The conversation also touches on the intersection of crypto and politics, the impact of declining birth rates on societal dynamics, and the promising partnership between MasterCard and Ripple that could reshape XRP's future. Humor and insights abound!

Edward Snowden, a whistleblower known for exposing NSA secrets, warns about the political implications of cryptocurrency. RFK discusses Bitcoin's role in environmental activism and financial freedom. Chris Pavlovski, CEO of Rumble, highlights the need for alternative platforms to combat censorship. The conversation dives into the dangers of centralized control and advocates for decentralized technologies like Bitcoin to promote individual liberties. They also explore how fiat currency fuels military conflicts, making a compelling case for adopting Bitcoin as a standard.