Adam Jones delves into accelerationist theory, e/acc, and techno-optimism. They discuss the origins of accelerationism, critique techno-elites, and explore the intersection of power dynamics in a cyberpunk reality. The conversation covers Nick Land's influence, the need to break current systems, and the implications of accelerating intelligence towards a techno-capital singularity.

The audiobook for my book Blockchain Radicals is officially out! This is a sample you can listen to if you want to know if it seems like something you'd want to pick up. You can find your audiobook copy in all of the major audiobook platforms including Audible, Libro.fm and audiobooks,com.You can still find all the other places to find the physical book online here.Send me your questions or comments about the show and I'll read them out sometime. Support the showICYMI I've written a book about, no surprise, blockchains through a left political framework! The title is Blockchain Radicals: How Capitalism Ruined Crypto and How to Fix It and is being published through Repeater Books, the publishing house started by Mark Fisher who’s work influenced me a lot in my thinking. The book is officially published and you use this linktree to find where you can purchase the book based on your region / country.

Rachel O'Dwyer, writer and lecturer in Digital Cultures, discusses the history and function of tokens, the relationship between money and tokens, and the role of tokens in social control. They also touch on the affordances of tokens and provide advice for token design.

Sam Delesque, founder of Traditional Dream Factory, discusses blending crypto with permaculture and community in a regenerative village in Portugal. They explore the potential of crypto for a regenerative real estate model and discuss the vision for the village, including housing, a farm, and a democratic school. They also discuss community land trusts, the role of technology in regeneration, and the purpose of OASA in decentralized governance.

Ali Breland, a journalist at Mother Jones who has written on crypto and politics, discusses his experience at a Praxis sponsored party in NYC, interviews with ex-employees about the founder's fascist sympathies, and how they target 'cool kids'. They also explore applying for a citizenship and question Praxis' connections to far-right figures.

Afra Wang, a Chinese diaspora journalist, talks about China's involvement with cryptocurrency, how the Chinese diasporic community builds on crypto differently, and their experience at ZuConnect. They discuss the decline of internet access and tech companies in China, the Chinese attraction to cryptocurrency and the Ethereum ecosystem, the Chinese crypto diaspora community in Southeast Asia, China as a process of immigration, building for the Western crypto space, colonialism's impact on Chinese entrepreneurs, and the creation of Zuzalu and Zuzu Connect events.

Trent Van Epps, part of the Ethereum Foundation and Protocol Guild, discusses the governance of Ethereum and the need for alternative funding. They explore the connection between Ethereum's governance and open source culture, preservation of Ethereum's history, and supporting contributors. They also explore Van Eck's Ethereum futures ETF and compare Bitcoin and Ethereum in supporting structured financial products. Lastly, they discuss solidarity primitives and the role of Protocol Guild in unifying the Ethereum ecosystem.

In this episode, Tara Merk, a scholar focusing on Exit to Community (E2C), discusses the potential of E2C as an alternative to IPOs or buyouts. The podcast explores the regulatory landscape for community ownership, whether web3 workers should unionize, and the current state of working in web3. Tara also talks about her research on Solidarity Primitives for web3 social security and proposes mechanisms for improving working conditions in the crypto space. This episode offers insightful perspectives on community ownership and worker rights in the blockchain industry.

In this episode I spoke to Geert Lovink, a Dutch media theorist and founder of the Institute of Network Cultures who has been engaged with internet culture since at least the 80s. We were recently together in Cyprus for the latest installment of MoneyLab,  which he also co-founded. Talking with him was a great way to gain more understanding and context of venture capital's control of the internet and the influence of that on social movements and alternative economies. During the interview we discussed his experience and history of the growth of the internet, the rise of crypto, and tactical media as a strategy for the left. One of the things that we noted was that the question of how the left needs to build its own autonomous infrastructure was one already being explored in the 90s by activists.If you liked the podcast be sure to give it a review on your preferred podcast platform. If you find content like this important consider donating to my Patreon starting at just $3 per month. It takes quite a lot of my time and resources so any amount helps. Follow me on Twitter (@TBSocialist) or Mastodon (@theblockchainsocialist@social.coop) and join the r/CryptoLeftists subreddit and Discord to join the discussion.Send me your questions or comments about the show and I'll read them out sometime. Support the showICYMI I've written a book about, no surprise, blockchains through a left political framework! The title is Blockchain Radicals: How Capitalism Ruined Crypto and How to Fix It and is being published through Repeater Books, the publishing house started by Mark Fisher who’s work influenced me a lot in my thinking. The book is officially published and you use this linktree to find where you can purchase the book based on your region / country.

Brett Scott, defender of physical cash, discusses the contradictions of libertarian money fantasies, how the monetary system works, and his recent writing on crypto titled Zero is the Future of Money. They explore engaging with right-wing thinkers, contradictions within the crypto world, and idealistic beliefs. The chapter also delves into the role of retail banks in money creation and economic activity, and the concept of counter trade in the crypto world.