11 episodes
Monkey Flower Radio - With Ben West Ben West
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- Society & Culture
Monkey Flower is a weed that can grow through pavement and also a strong aromatherapy herb that calms the nerves.
On Monkey Flower Radio we will explore the latest in opportunities for change for the better.
Ben West will take a closer at emerging disruptions and urban interventions.
Topics include clean tech, beautiful design, the Blockchain revolution, good public policy and stories of organizers working to make a difference. You might also hear about street art or Ben's dogs adventures.
Life's short, enjoy the ride. Grab the wheel.
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Is voting with your dollars effective?
I was stuck in traffic on boxing day and took the opportunity to record my thoughts on boycotts, vote with with yout dollars campaigns, consumerism and whatever else was on my mind. Is Amazon better or worse than shopping malls? Lets talk about it.
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Fit Bit Fascism? Amazons Creepy New Patent
Have you heard about how Amazon is using activity tracking devices to increase the efficiency of their employees movements... You will love it... If you're into that kind of thing.
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Demonstrate Blockchain Value in Puerto Rico
Many wealthy investers and entrepreneurs are moving to Puerto Rico to avoid taxes but they are missing a massive opportunity to demonstrate the value of Blockchain technology if they don't do more to help rebuild this beautiful island.
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Courage to Go Outside Our Comfort Zone
Yesterday I watched a brave woman rescue a dog that fell through the ice at a park close to my home.
It reminded me of how much we are all capable of when we are inspired to act and how important the support of community is as well.
Big change in the world is needed. How will we all get inspired to act?
I will share a bit of perspective on what happened yesterday and how we all figure out where we fit in and what we can and should do to help.
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Petro Coin In Venezuela!?!
Cryptocurrency is usually associated with disrupting big banks and the status quo but what does it mean if a nation state releases a token backed by oil? How could it help with their debt and ability to move cash internationally? Will crypto be part of the energy revolution in the age of climate change? There is a lot to unpack on today's episode of Monkey Flower Radio. 🐒🌻
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Bitcoin Mining & Energy Issues
Bitcoin mining uses a lot of energy but how does it compare to the industries cryptocurrency is disrupting?
Climate campaigner Ben West discusses the various issues related to cryptocurrency mining in it's current form.
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