Fundamentals of Fundamentals

Summary: This conversation explores the unique nature of hodling Bitcoin as a distinctly human action, contrasting it with the capabilities of artificial intelligence and the challenges faced by institutions in maintaining Bitcoin holdings. The discussion highlights the limitations of AI in predicting human behavior, the…

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summaryThis conversation explores the dynamics of power, reputation, and economic warfare in the context of revolutionary movements and the emergence of…

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This conversation explores the rise and fall of two Bitcoin companies, Swan and Fold. Swan was once highly respected and known for calling out scams in the industry, but their reputation took a hit when their custodian, Prime Trust, went bankrupt. On the other hand, Fold built alternative rails and avoided the…

Summary. In this conversation, Fundamentals reflects on his transition from a long career in the fiat world to the world of Bitcoin. He compares his journey to the biblical story of Genesis, Exodus, and Leviticus, and contemplates the purpose of his deep dive into mathematics. He discusses the importance of personal integrity…

In this episode, the host shares two stories from his stand-up comedy journey. The first story is about a disastrous performance in New York where the crowd hated him, but he learned to overcome it by using self-deprecating humor. The second story is about dealing with a heckler, where he found the courage to stand up for himself and gained a…

In this solo rip, Fundamentals discusses the concept of integrity and how it is not related to morality. He explains that integrity is the foundation for fulfilling commitments and achieving goals. Fundamentals emphasizes that the size of one's commitments is limited by their level of integrity. He gives examples of commitments such as having…

Summary. In this conversation, Fundamentals discusses various aspects of the Bitcoin ecosystem, focusing on the market for block space and its significance. The conversation begins with an introduction and appreciation for the feedback received. Then, the discussion moves to Bitcoin Mechanic's statements about the block space…

In this solo episode, Fundamentals discusses the concept of mathematics and Bitcoin as time machines. He explores how math can solve problems more efficiently and how Bitcoin's ability to traverse space enables it to provide a sense of time. Fundamentals also delves into the importance of learning math and how Bitcoin can enhance the learning…