Crypto Voices Matthew Mezinskis

Crypto Voices: Episode 171

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In this episode, Matthew is joined by special guest, Tim Starr. Tim Starr, a long-time libertarian activist, shares his insights on the challenges libertarians face in addressing this "hard problem". This episode explores the nuances of military interventions, using examples like the Iraq War and the current invasion of Ukraine. While acknowledging controversies, Tim Starr argues for considering different military actions' specific contexts and motivations. The conversation also touches on historical revisionism by libertarian thinkers like Murray Rothbard regarding the Soviet Union's role in World Wars I and II. Starr challenges Rothbard's portrayal of the Soviets as non-interventionist, providing evidence of their expansionist policies. Additionally, the discussion delves into the complex histories of Russia, Ukraine, and the Baltic states, highlighting the difficulties in assessing these events through a libertarian lens. This episode highlights the importance of defending freedom and national sovereignty, especially for smaller nations.

Follow Tim Starr on X: @timstarr2001Read Tim Starr's publications: https://en.liberpedia.org/Murray_N._Rothbard#Rothbard_and_Soviet_foreign_policy
Contents
00:00:00 - Libertarian Perspectives on National Defense00:08:11 - Debunking Myths About the Iraq War00:12:00 - Examining the Pretenses for the Iraq War00:20:10 - Soviet Expansionism and Rothbard's Revisionism00:26:42 - The Baltics' Uninterrupted Sovereignty and Russia's Imperialist History00:43:20 - Native American Experiences vs. African American History00:47:04 - Patriarch Kirill's KGB Past and the Weaponization of the Russian Orthodox Church00:52:04 - Russia's Autocratic Roots and Lack of Cultural Innovation00:57:44 - The Arms Race and the Collapse of the Soviet Union01:02:56 - Rothbard's Revisionist Views on WWII01:08:09 - Ludwig von Mises' Prescient Insights on Foreign Policy01:11:08 - Debunking the Myth of Versailles Causing Nazism01:24:48 - Barnes' Controversial World War I Book and Rothbard's Ties to Holocaust Deniers01:31:40 - The American Mercury: A Neo-Nazi Publication01:36:51 - Ukraine's Turbulent History of Revolutions and Independence01:40:27 - The Fallacy of American Non-Interventionism01:59:24 - The Myth of Non-Interventionism and the Threat of Autocracy02:05:54 - Exploring the Continuity of Authoritarian Methods from Stalin to the Warsaw Pact02:12:18 - Cambodia's Struggle, Communism's Impacts02:17:56 - The Dangers of Nuclear Blackmail02:21:20 - The Long History of Russian Aggression and Interference02:26:35 - The Impact of War and Refugees on the Economy02:31:31 - Trump's Tough Stance on Russia02:40:08 - Navigating the Complex Geopolitics of Ukraine, Israel, and Iran

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Crypto Voices: Episode 170

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In this episode, Matthew and Alec are joined by special guest Dr. Richard Carrier. Dr. Carrier is a distinguished author and speaker renowned worldwide. As a professional historian, published philosopher, and leading advocate for the American freethought movement, Dr. Carrier has delivered presentations across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Puerto Rico. He has also appeared on American television and radio in Canada and London, championing rigorous historical methods and the ethical worldview of secular naturalism.Dr. Carrier holds a Ph.D. in ancient history from Columbia University. His expertise lies in the intellectual history of Greece and Rome, focusing on ancient philosophy, religion, and science, with a special emphasis on the origins of Christianity and the evolution of science during the Roman Empire. He is also recognized for his contributions to the modern philosophy of naturalism as a worldview.He is the author of several influential books, including "On the Historicity of Jesus," "Proving History," "Sense and Goodness without God," "The Scientist in the Early Roman Empire," and "Science Education in the Early Roman Empire." His other notable works include "Not the Impossible Faith," "Why I Am Not a Christian," "Jesus from Outer Space," and "Hitler Homer Bible Christ." Additionally, he has contributed to collections such as "The Empty Tomb," "The Christian Delusion," and "The End of Christianity," among others.

Learn about Richard Carrier here: https://www.richardcarrier.info/
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Crypto Voices: Episode 169

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In this episode, Michel and Matthew are joined by special guest, John Sirianni, the newly appointed CEO of Tropic Square, a pioneering company in the realm of transparent and auditable secure chip solutions. With over two decades of experience in the semiconductor and cybersecurity industries, Sirianni is leading Tropic Square as they prepare for the pre-production tape of their flagship product, TROPIC01, later this year.

Tune in to hear Sirianni discuss the importance of security through transparency, the innovative engineering behind TROPIC01, and Tropic Square's mission to meet the growing demand for secure hardware solutions. Don't miss this insightful conversation about the future of cryptographic processing and secure device design.

Learn about Tropic Square: https://satoshilabs.com/news/john-sir...


Contents
00:00:12 Intro
00:01:33 Genesis of Tropic Square
00:06:00 The Semi-Conductor Landscape
00:09:02 Quantum Communication and the Hardware Wallet
00:11:55 TROPIC01 Features
00:15:51 Satoshi Labs
00:18:40 Autonomous Edge
00:20:50 Open Source Ethos
00:24:57 Show Sponsor - Trezor
00:25:43 Big Players in Chip Making
00:27:29 Tropic Square Limitations
00:31:00 Innovation in the Industry
00:33:30 Tropic Square's Chips
00:38:00 Decentralization in the Industry
00:44:27 What Makes Tropic Square Stand Out
00:46:43 Closing Thoughts

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Crypto Voices: Episode 168

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Today Keto and Matthew are joined by special guest, Josef Tětek. Josef spearheads the Trezor Academy and the latest initiative, Bitcoineta West Africa. Trezor Academy is an educational program focused on spreading Bitcoin knowledge in Africa. The program consists of in-person meetups led by local Bitcoin experts, providing a platform for individuals to learn about the potential of Bitcoin.

Learn about Trezor Academy:
https://academy.trezor.io/
https://blog.trezor.io/introducing-trezor-academy-bitcoineta-spreading-bitcoin-knowledge-where-it-matters-the-most-d68933c52a63


Contents
00:03:48 What is Trezor up to
00:07:41 Trezor Academy - The Latest
00:12:18 Bitcoin Mining in Africa
00:15:15 Connection & Maintenance Issues in Africa
00:18:24 Water Cooling While Mining
00:20:08 Trezor Academy Website and Future Plans
00:24:25 Bitcoin Only
00:29:54 Bitcoin Adoption in Africa
00:34:40 Sourcing Bitcoin
00:38:42 Show Sponsor - Trezor
00:39:31 Self Custody
00:42:01 Regulatory and Adoption Issues in Africa
00:49:12 Bitcoin Needs to Work Here
00:58:54 Closing Thoughts

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Crypto Voices: Episode 167



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Today Alec and Matthew are joined by special guest, Derek Odom. Derek is the CEO of Non-Von, a revolutionary Dartmouth-affiliated startup bridging the gap between algorithms and computing hardware.



In this episode, Derek shares insights into his company's groundbreaking work on neuromorphic hardware architecture—a technology inspired by brain circuitry. This innovative approach is set to drastically improve AI and multivariate sensor processing applications both on the edge and eventually in data centers. By leveraging cutting-edge algorithms and novel parallel hardware design, Derek's team is achieving an unprecedented cost and power consumption reduction, effectively overcoming the limitations of traditional monolithic memory units.



Learn about Derek and Non-Von here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-odom/

https://www.non-von.com/



Contents

00:00:35 Derek's Intro

00:03:36 Energy Efficiency

00:06:14 Constraints Against Devices

00:09:20 Edge Computing within Government and Near-Peers

00:11:21 Decentralization with Non-Von

00:15:47 Relationship with TSMC

00:20:29 The Chip Race

00:25:53 TSMC 2

00:27:06 The Future of the Chip Industry

00:30:33 Show Sponsor - Trezor

00:31:23 Geo-political Concerns with China

00:32:40 How Non-Von Stands Out

00:37:27 Comparing Processes

00:40:03 Use Cases for AI

00:42:45 Who's Processing the Data

00:47:27 Fail-Safe and Government Regulation

00:48:28 Other Use Cases

00:51:01 Democratizing AI

00:55:10 Closing Thoughts



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Crypto Voices: Episode 166



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Today Alec, Keto, and Matthew are joined by Seth for Privacy. Seth is a privacy advocate who strives to educate and learn more about where technology and privacy meet and is deeply enthusiastic about the ability these technologies grant people to take back control of their data, and more broadly, their digital lives. Learn about Seth's endeavors here:

https://sethforprivacy.com/



Seth for Privacy's X Account: @sethforprivacy

Freedom.Tech's X Account: @freedomtech

Freedom.Tech's Website: https://freedom.tech/about/



Contents

00:00:00 Matt's Episode Intro

00:02:12 Episode Starts Here

00:07:08 Bitcoin News

00:10:07 Seth for Privacy Joins

00:10:48 Seth's Take on Current Events

00:19:31 Why Now?

00:21:34 Privacy Tools for Legacy Industries

00:26:26 What is the Message?

00:30:25 "The Chilling Effect"

00:33:15 Gaining Absolute Privacy

00:44:00 Personal Privacy

00:55:37 Show Sponsor - Trezor

00:56:47 Bitcoin's Future

01:08:03 War on Cash

01:14:30 Closing Thoughts



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