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SummaryThe conversation covers various topics including the Apple Vision Pro, the implications of augmented reality, open source AI, the economic impact of Apple Vision Pro and government spending, the relationship between immigration and economic success, and a preview of a future discussion on military technology. In this conversation, Shimon Lazarov discusses the development of the Road Runner, a jet-powered drone designed to intercept aerial threats. He explains how the drone's speed and propulsion system make it more effective than traditional drones. The conversation then shifts to the importance of innovation and investment in pushing the boundaries of technology. Lazarov highlights the need for the US to take a proactive approach in areas such as nuclear energy. The conversation concludes with a discussion about future episodes focusing on military tech and drones.TakeawaysThe Apple Vision Pro has the potential to revolutionize augmented reality and open up new possibilities in various industries.Open source AI and the competition between different AI models from different countries can lead to technological advancements and improvements.The economic impact of the Apple Vision Pro and government spending is a topic of debate, with differing opinions on the strength of the economy and the role of government.Immigration can contribute to economic growth and labor force expansion, but the overall economic situation is influenced by various factors.The future of military technology, particularly the rise of drones, is an area of interest and potential disruption.Chapters00:00Introduction and Discussion of Apple Vision Pro06:33Implications of Apple Vision Pro and Augmented Reality11:40Open Source AI and the Future of AI Development22:47Economic Impact of Apple Vision Pro and Government Spending25:09Discussion on Immigration and Economic Success30:16Debate on the State of the Economy and Government Spending39:08Preview of Future Discussion on Military Technology41:02The Road Runner: A Jet Powered Drone43:19Innovation and Investment in the Frontier44:23The US Does the Right Thing44:36Future Episode: Military Tech and DronesApple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinanceshow.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show

In this conversation, Alex & Shimon discuss various topics including investment advisors and Bitcoin education, expectations for Bitcoin ETF approval, the relationship between Bitcoin price and M2, the border crisis, immigration process, and the cognitive decline of Joe Biden. Alex also highlights Vivek's stances and fresh perspective on politics.Takeaways* Investment advisors need to be educated about Bitcoin and ETFs to effectively advise their clients.* The approval of a Bitcoin ETF is expected to bring new money into the market, but it may take some time for investment advisors to fully understand and recommend these products.* Bitcoin price has a relationship with M2, the monetary supply, and can both lag and lead it.* The border crisis raises concerns about national security and the need for proper identification and tracking of individuals entering the country.* The current immigration process can be challenging and bureaucratic, and the open border situation undermines legal immigration.* Joe Biden's cognitive decline raises questions about his ability to serve as president.* Vivek offers a fresh perspective on politics and emphasizes the importance of respectful disagreement and challenging the bureaucracy.Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Personal Updates01:01 - Investment Advisors and Bitcoin Education02:02 - Expectations for Bitcoin ETF Approval03:23 - Bitcoin Price and M205:34 - Bitcoin Lagging and Leading M208:51 - Discussion on Border Crisis11:11 - Open Borders and National Security12:46 - Immigration Process and Legal Immigration14:10 - Cognitive Decline of Joe Biden15:35 - Vivek's Stances and Fresh PerspectiveApple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinanceshow.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show

Shimon and I delve into the world of Amazon robot logistics, future of work, renewable energy, the Bitcoin ETF and even the Ukraine and Israeli conflicts. Lots to unpack!Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinanceshow.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show

Alex and Shimon are back together to kick the new year off. We discuss the bitcoin ETF launch, price volatility vs predictability, Elizabeth Warren's crazy new FUD narrative, and a lot more! Join us for another great episode.Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinanceshow.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show

Today on Passover Alex discusses how #Bitcoin is like Passover…. Wait what?!?!?!?Both involve a story of liberation: Passover celebrates the liberation of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt, while Bitcoin represents a potential liberation of people from traditional financial systems that are controlled by governments and banks.Both have a strong sense of tradition: Passover is celebrated each year with the same rituals and traditions, while Bitcoin has a strong community of supporters who are committed to the idea of a decentralized currency.Then Alex talks about the current Energy fight and what The Chamber of Digital Commerce, Blockchain Association, Satoshi Action and the Texas Blockchain Council are doing to help us fight the good fight! Specifically:1. Encouraging investment in renewable energy infrastructure: Bitcoin mining is a process that requires a significant amount of energy, and as the demand for Bitcoin increases, so does the demand for energy to power the mining process. If this energy can be sourced from renewable sources such as solar, wind, or hydro power, it could incentivize the development and expansion of renewable energy infrastructure.2. Providing a new revenue stream for renewable energy producers: Bitcoin mining can be a lucrative business, and renewable energy producers could potentially use excess energy from their facilities to mine Bitcoin and generate additional revenue.3. Reducing carbon emissions: Bitcoin mining currently consumes a significant amount of energy, much of which comes from non-renewable sources such as coal. However, if more Bitcoin mining were to be powered by renewable energy sources, it could potentially reduce carbon emissions associated with the mining process.4. Creating new investment opportunities: As the demand for Bitcoin grows, there may be an opportunity for investors to invest in renewable energy projects that are specifically designed to power Bitcoin mining operations. #Crypto #Algorand #Dogecoin #Doge #ElonMusk #CryptoNews #Cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #BTC #BitcoinNews #BitcoinMining #Ripple #XRP #XRPNews #RippleXRP #Ethereum #EthereumNews #ETH #Cardano #Ada #CardanoNews #Altcoin #Altcoins #NFTs #NFT #Metaverse #PodcastApple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinanceshow.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show

Our special guest is Professor Lawrence Kotlikoff, economics professorat Boston University and ranked by The Economist magazine as one ofthe world’s 25 most influential economists. Larry is also thepresident of Economic Security Planning, Inc. and the founder ofMaximize My Social Security and MaxiFi.We spoke about different investment strategies, ways for governmentsto grow their GDP in order to fund their unfunded liabilities, someinteresting solutions to the healthcare costs crisis, ways in whichtechnology can create prosperity and a lot more.To learn more about professor Kotlikoff, visit:Kotlikoff.netLarrykotlikoff.substack.comMaximizemysocialsecurity.comMaxifi.comApple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinanceshow.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show

In today’s episode, Shimon discusses the recent Silicon Valley bank debacle, the response from the federal reserve, and what it means for the price of Bitcoin and stocks. Are we about to see a large amount of money printing or will the federal reserve be able to sustain interest rates at high levels?  Our special guest is Professor Lawrence Kotlikoff, economics professor at Boston University and ranked by The Economist magazine as one of the world’s 25 most influential economists. Larry is also the president of Economic Security Planning, Inc. and the founder of Maximize My Social Security and MaxiFi.  We spoke about the fiscal gap in the USA, The USA vs China in the 21st century, Social Security, and a lot more. Kotlikoff.netLarrykotlikoff.substack.comMaximizemysocialsecurity.comMaxifi.com Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinanceshow.com  Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarovSupport the show

Alex and Shimon discuss the latest in the markets and the upcoming Bitcoin halving. Will the previous pattern of sideways action and then an upward break repeat itself? They also discuss the latest unemployment and CPI prints and how the current methodology of calculating these metrics that the federal reserve relies on for determining the monetary policy, may no longer be accurate for the post-covid world. We discuss a thesis where the actual CPI is lower, and actual unemployment is higher, which means that the federal reserve can start reversing course sooner rather than later.We then welcome back Kristen Ragusin to the show for Part 2 of our discussion around money and scarcity. Kristen is a professional wealth management consultant with twenty-five years of experience. Investing over $150 million, she helps clients navigate markets and achieve financial goals. She is a certified digital currency professional and earned her Master's Degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Kristen holds certificates in FinTech from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and in Money and Society from the University of Cumbria, London. Alex and Kristen discuss the macro outlook, how most people mis-understand what money is, and https://www.kristenragusin.com/https://twitter.com/KristenRagusinApple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinanceshow.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show

Today Alex and Shimon discuss the latest Bitcoin news, the decoupling of Bitcoin and the traditional markets, and the Celsius bankruptcy proceedings. Critically, the Celsius retail claw back rule and how that can affect   Our guest today is Kristen Ragusin. Kristen is a professional wealth management consultant with twenty-five years of experience. Investing over $150 million, she helps clients navigate markets and achieve financial goals. She is a certified digital currency professional and earned her Master's Degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Kristen holds certificates in FinTech from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and in Money and Society from the University of Cumbria, London.  Alex and Kristen discuss the macro outlook, how most people mis-understand what money is, and  https://www.kristenragusin.com/https://twitter.com/KristenRagusin Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc  Hardcorefinanceshow.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarovSupport the show

Today Shimon and Alex discuss the latest news in the #Crypto and #Bitcoin markets, analyzing the latest regulatory challenges brought to crypto by U.S. Regulators. They also touch on national security and #AI – examining how ChatGPT can enable a productivity gain.The featured guest of this episode is David Richter of Simple CFO and the Profit First for REI Podcast.David Richter is an active real estate investor who has been essential in closing over 850 deals which include wholesale, turnkey, BRRRR, owner finance, rentals, lease options, and any other exit strategy you can think of. While growing and building a real estate business from 5 deals a month to over 25 deals a month, he realized that as much money was coming in, it was going right out. With the unique opportunity of being in every seat as a real estate investor, he found a calling to the company’s finance seat to help them see where their money was really going. David has helped real estate companies completely turn around from going out of business to building cash reserves through his profit advising company Simple CFO Solutions, LLC. He is the author of Profit First for Real Estate Investing. His goal in life is to completely transform the Real Estate Investing industry when it comes to how real estate investors view their finances and – bring them true financial clarity and freedom.https://simplecfosolutions.com/https://simplecfosolutions.com/podcast/Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinanceshow.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show