Matt Pines, a national security expert, dives into the fascinating intersection of Bitcoin and UAP disclosure. He discusses how the political landscape, including potential Trump policies, could open doors for Bitcoin adoption. The conversation touches on the upcoming UAP hearings, challenges of public perception, and the implications of non-human intelligence on national security. Pines also critiques systemic reforms necessary for navigating both the geopolitical landscape and technological advancements, urging for a measured approach amid rising societal anxieties.

Jacob welcomes Matt Pines back onto the podcast to follow through on his promise to have a serious and rigorous conversation about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). Matt and Jacob briefly address U.S.-China relations before addressing the controversial recent Congressional hearings about UAPs and exploring the political developments around UAPs and non-human, extraterrestrial life. Matt is a management consultant at Krebs Stamos and is appearing on the podcast in a strictly personal capacity.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(02:26) - U.S.-China cyber relations(09:26) - Is the US actively targeting China via cyber attacks?(12:30) – Politics of aliens(18:26) - Plausible Deniability?(30:10) - Why is there US bipartisan support for alien investigations?(36:40) – Do aliens exist?(49:19) – What does it mean if they do?--CI LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cognitive-investments/CI Website: https://cognitive.investmentsCI Twitter: https://twitter.com/CognitiveInvestJacob LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-l-s-a9337416/Jacob Twitter: https://twitter.com/JacobShapSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://investments.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=156086d89c91a42d264546df7&id=4e31ca1340--Cognitive Investments is an investment advisory firm, founded in 2019 that provides clients with a nuanced array of financial planning, investment advisory and wealth management services. We aim to grow both our clients’ material wealth (i.e. their existing financial assets) and their human wealth (i.e. their ability to make good strategic decisions for their business, family, and career).--Referenced In The Show:--Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Cognitive Dissidents should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before putting your money into the markets.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Matt Pines, a management consultant at Krebs Stamos and fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, breaks down cyberwarfare risks, 5G and China, trust networks, and the possibility of a full-on cyber war in an enlightening episode.