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Read_807 – A Measure of Sacrifice, Part 2

"Of all measurement instruments, the clock is the most valuable because so many of the things we sacrifice to create are not fungible. The massive clock towers of Europe, with their enormous loud and resonant bells, broadcasting time, fairly across the town and even the countryside, rather than the last relics of the medieval, were…

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Read_806 – A Measure of Sacrifice, Part 1

"From an engineering perspective the mechanical clock with its novelty, the escapement, was by far the more important invention. In terms of its impact on contemporary temporal relationships, the mechanical clock and sandglass were of similar importance. The main innovations were the restructurings of the relationships themselves. Chief among these was the time-rate wage, which…

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Ai_018 – Unlocking the world with AI

Advanced AI meets sustainable agriculture, opening a revolutionary pathway to food security. This episode brings Stephen Reisner from Potent Ponics into the spotlight, discussing a groundbreaking project that not only challenges the traditional AI applications in media but ventures into the heart of real-world, blue-collar issues. Explore how AI can empower farmers globally, breaking language barriers and democratizing access to organic cultivation knowledge. A blend of technology, agriculture, and a vision for a greener future awaits—tune in for an inspiring journey towards global sustainability.

Check out the project and other mentioned content from the show below

Copyleft Cultivars – A platform focused on democratizing access to organic cultivation knowledge across various languages, leveraging AI to crowdsource information on organic farming practices. (Link: copyleftcultivars.com)

Patreon for the Project – For those interested in supporting the project financially, a Patreon page has been set up to facilitate funding. This is part of their approach to secure resources for further development and research. (Link: https://tinyurl.com/5bdtvurw)

The Unsettling of America – A recommended read, highlighted for its insights into the impact of financial systems on agriculture and sustainability. The audiobook version, narrated by the actor who portrays Ron Swanson, was particularly recommended for its engaging delivery. (Link: https://a.co/d/bIJY5pe)

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Potent Ponics on X (Link: https://twitter.com/PotentPonics)

Potent Ponics Website (Link: https://www.potentponics.com/)

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Guy’s Take_081 – Fiat Materialism

I'm sure you have heard the claim that without inflation and the good people running the counterfeit machine, people would never spend money and it would cause an economic crisis. But have you ever seriously considered what the consequences of encouraging consumption and materialist economic activity might actually be, and whether we really need to…

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Read_805 – Dear Crypto & Fiat Bros

"Whether you're a rekt crypto bro or a friend of fiat, there is one thing that is especially difficult to accept. The one thing that sets Bitcoin apart: it all works without anyone in charge." ~ Gigi The crypto and fiat bros of the world are likely in shock as Bitcoin, once again, has not…

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Read_805 – Dear Crypto & Fiat Bros

“Whether you’re a rekt crypto bro or a friend of fiat, there is one thing that is especially difficult to accept. The one thing that sets Bitcoin apart: it all works without anyone in charge.”
~ Gigi

The crypto and fiat bros of the world are likely in shock as Bitcoin, once again, has not died. Once again, rallies toward all time highs despite the clear “unbacked tulip mania bubble” that it really is if you ask the typical fiat and crypto minded. I think it’s valuable to go back to a piece written by the ever-thought provoking mind of DerGigi in the very heart of the bear market. How could it be so clear that we were headed back here? What could lead to such conviction? What do we understand, that others don’t? Find out in today’s excellent read.

Check out the original article at Dear Crypto & Fiat Bros. (Link: https://tinyurl.com/5n9byjh9)

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Gigi on X (Link: https://twitter.com/dergigi)
Gigi on Nostr (Link: https://tinyurl.com/4fstytkn)
Gigi’s Website (Link: https://dergigi.com/)

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“Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.”
~ Dr. Seuss

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Ai_017 – From Closed AI to Open Source with NVK

The only way to protect yourself from closed, surveilled AI tools, is to use the open and private alternatives. When NVK couldn’t find them, he decided to build them. Unleashed.chat begins to realize the potentially for open source LLMs to compete with ChatGPT and make use of unique means to fine-tune and leverage vectorized data for higher accuracy and relevance to the tasks of the user. What goes into building a set of tools like this, and why are they so desperately needed? Find out in today’s chat with NVK.

Links to explore the tools in this episode

Unleashed.chat (Link: https://unleashed.chat/)

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NVK on X (Link: https://twitter.com/nvk)
NVK on Nostr (Link: https://tinyurl.com/y4jbdphp)
CoinKite Website (Link: https://coinkite.com/)

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Guy on Nostr (Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney)
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Read_804 – The Past, Present, & Future of Offline Payments

"It might feel as if the promised future is perpetually out of reach, but building Lightning is a lot like climbing a mountain. Climbers never really see the summit until they’re standing on top of it. They often can’t even see over the next ridge. Planning the ascent is important, but most of the time…

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Read_804 – The Past, Present, & Future of Offline Payments

“It might feel as if the promised future is perpetually out of reach, but building Lightning is a lot like climbing a mountain. Climbers never really see the summit until they’re standing on top of it. They often can’t even see over the next ridge. Planning the ascent is important, but most of the time you’re simply concentrating on the next foothold. But the steps add up. Just like the view from the top is the reward for all that effort, a brighter monetary future will be our reward for building the network bit by bit.”
~ Roy Sheinfeld

Today we dive into a short read covering an interesting technical challenge, but touches on a hint of truth that makes for a fascinating commentary to follow. It is easy to get lost and see where Bitcoin’s potential hasn’t lived up to impossible promises, but its critical that we not lose sight of where we have come from. To have a perspective rooted in reality weighing our progress from where we actually came, not lost in a foolish expectation and comparing to a falsely remembered past. Let’s dive into a great little piece from Roy Sheinfeld, CEO at Breez.

Check out the original article at The Past, Present, and Future of Offline Payments. (Link: http://tinyurl.com/mtmvatbx)

Mentioned in the episode

Chat_093 – P2P Payments for the World with Roy Sheinfeld (Link: http://tinyurl.com/3cv2ux2x)

Read_793 – How DigiCash Blew Everything (Link: http://tinyurl.com/2s49yer8)

Read_766 – Spiderchains, Proof of Stake L2. (Link: http://tinyurl.com/2vybksr8)

Chat_092 – Second Coming of the P2P Web (Link: http://tinyurl.com/37n6426t)

Guest Links

Roy Sheinfeld on X (Link: https://twitter.com/therealkingonly)

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Guy on Nostr (Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney)
Guy on X (Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann)
Bitcoin Audible on X (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible)

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~ Alphonse Karr

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Read_803 – Inflation in a HyperBitcoinized World

"Izzy said there could be inflation in a hyperbitcoinized world. And she's right. Calm down, maxis, calm down! Explaining why this is true sheds light on yet another of Bitcoin’s quasi-magical properties and paints our hyperbitcoinized future an even rosier shade of orange. This is good for Bitcoin." ~ Allen Farrington This may seem crazy,…

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