TallBrian

I run a business. I have two rules that are non-negotiable for me and anyone who works with me: 1. Don’t lie 2. Do the right thing even when it’s hard. I’m not a boy scout. I compete ruthlessly. I exploit any advantage available to my business. These rules aren’t idealism. They’re an acknowledgement that you CANNOT build relationships on lies and misdeeds. The US Dollar is the biggest lie of all. I still trade in it but I’m trying to create a world where I don’t have to. Here’s why: https://fountain.fm/episode/ZYkPtpkz1iWGCKl6uT7Z

May you live in interesting times. Do you think the dollar itself survives this reorg?

Totally agree. Baaaaa….(sorry, that just comes out sometimes.) What are you planting? 🐑

I just posted a podcast from BTC Sessions with Simon Dixon. Have you heard that one yet? It’s breaking my world view and I’m interested to hear what other people think about it. Check it out if you have time and let me know if it makes you think differently about this one.

From a historical perspective it’s the remnants of the intentionally divided Middle East as designed by the British empire. It doesn’t excuse Israel of its role in the world but it fits much more cleanly than this weird upside down world where a country with an economy the size of Spain is somehow the kingmaker. I find myself getting frothed up about Israel’s misdeeds too but in other world events usually when I have a strong emotional reaction to something related to current events I realize in retrospect I was being manipulated. I’m not 100% convinced by Simon’s perspective but it is making me reexamine my priors. I still think Israel’s treatment of Palestine and thirst for war and technocratic gulags is disturbing, but that doesn’t mean they are the ones pulling the strings.

This reframe was fascinating. Time will tell if he’s right but it changed how I’m thinking about the current conflict. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jyk88VVImcmOHtxjUi9xQ?s…