55. Tipsy Talk | New President, Bitcoin, and China

Tipsy Talk is back! I think this is the best one yet, and the first with four of us. The great Nick Urbani and Eric Johanson are back from ep #17, and this time we also have the brilliant Stephen Cesaro from ep #32. Show Notes:Intro: Arman sets the stage for Tipsy Talk, how it started and introduces the special guests who are joining today’s special episode. [00:11]Bitcoin and betting on the election. [02:20]The possibility of a Civil War type conflict. [04:29]What if Trump chose to exit in a dignified way? [10:56]Racism and free speech. [15:08]Shifting from one political party to another. [23:07]Is it smart to provide free healthcare and forgive student loans? [27:47]America’s culture and values. [44:37]The relationship between China and the US [49:46]Was it a mistake for us to have opened trade with China? [01:02:00]Why the US should get behind Libra, Facebook’s version of a stable coin [1:10:37]The kind of threat China poses to the economy [1:19:43]What does a protopian civilization look like on a collective and individualistic level? [01:28:59]Debate on paper currency and digital currency [01:40:03]Ethereum. [01:50:20]What if you could own the data that links digital currency to the real world? [01:52:20]The downside volatility of Bitcoin [1:58:22]The world is shifting. [02:01:55]Inspiring closing thoughts. [02:08:28]Resources/Links:Mention of Eric WeinsteinMention of Jason SilvaMention of John PerkinsMention of Kevin KellyMention of Nate SilverMention of Ray DalioMention of Thomas HallMention of ChainlinkMention of Ethereum***If you enjoy the show please subscribe and leave a short 17-second review on Apple Podcasts here. It means a lot to me and really supports the podcast.  Text me directly at: 619-825-2595Follow and chat with me on: Instagram FacebookTwitterFor show notes and more visit: armanassadi.com/podcastTo work with me: armanassadi.com/consulting