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#283 AJ - Former CIA Chief of Station Breaks Silence on Microwave Weapons
A former CIA Chief of Station breaks his silence: are microwave weapons a hidden reality, causing neurological damage and being covered up by institutions?
#2461 - Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
RFK Jr. unloads on systemic fraud in healthcare, the hidden dangers of ultra-processed foods, and the alarming decay of civil discourse. What truths are we ignoring?
Greg Brockman (Part 2)
Go inside OpenAI with co-founder Greg Brockman as he reveals the secrets behind GPT-5, the quest for AGI, and the future of AI reasoning.
Catherine Fitts: Epstein, CIA Black Budget, the Control Grid, and the Banks’ Role in War
Is a 'control grid' of digital IDs and programmable money silently replacing our freedom? Catherine Fitts exposes the alarming future of finance and surveillance.
Pregnancy Diet Expert: The Pregnancy Diet That Rewrites DNA! Why Pregnant Moms Are Being Lied To!
Your pregnancy diet could be rewriting your baby's DNA for life. Discover the critical nutrients and hidden truths about prenatal health that are rarely discussed.
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The Real Reason Bitcoin Topped Early & What Comes Next | Lyn Alden
- The four-year Bitcoin cycle may no longer be a rigid rule due to the diminishing impact of halving events on supply.
- The narrative that "OGs" are selling Bitcoin is likely overstated, as higher net worth among long-term holders can create disproportionate selling pressure even with small percentages selling.
- A "two-track financial future" is emerging where stablecoins act as digital checking accounts and Bitcoin serves as a more volatile, decentralized savings account.
The AI Race Will Make Bitcoin EXPLODE | Jordi Visser
- Bitcoin is viewed as the purest AI trade, meaning its price will fluctuate with the performance of AI stocks, experiencing sell-offs when retail traders take profits from AI.
- The secular trend of building AI infrastructure and transitioning to a digital-first economy means Bitcoin's price movements can be compared to Nvidia's, with significant gains punctuated by sharp corrections.
- Traditional finance is increasingly recognizing the connection between power consumption, Bitcoin mining, and AI infrastructure, as both are essentially code-based computations.
'The Interview': Maggie Gyllenhaal on Envy, Rage and Reaching Out to Her Brother
- Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial work, particularly "The Bride," explores themes of female rage and transgression by reimagining classic myths.
- She discusses the challenges and insights gained from navigating the big-budget studio system for "The Bride," emphasizing collaboration with executives.
- Gyllenhaal reflects on the evolution of her career, moving from acting to directing, and her consistent interest in women who challenge conventional boundaries.
Greg Brockman (Part 2)
- OpenAI has recently released open-source models and GPT-5, highlighting advancements in accessibility and capabilities.
- The development of AI reasoning has evolved from simple next-token prediction to sophisticated methods like reinforcement learning, driven by the need for reliability and the pursuit of AGI.
- Compute remains a primary bottleneck, but advancements in sample-efficient algorithms and architectural innovations are crucial for developing increasingly powerful and adaptable AI systems.
It Could Happen Here Weekly 221
- A potential nationwide rent strike is being organized in response to exorbitant rent prices and deteriorating living conditions for tenants.
- The podcast discusses the pervasive issue of law enforcement using the perceived or actual presence of firearms as justification for deadly force, even in cases of legal gun ownership.
- James Fishbach's Florida gubernatorial campaign is highlighted as an example of a candidate leveraging far-right online subcultures and controversial rhetoric to gain political traction.
Software Stocks Implode, Claude's Hit List, State of the Union Reactions, Trump's Tariff Pivot
- AI product launches are causing significant market shifts, moving investor focus from the "when" to the "if" of adoption, impacting sector valuations.
- The development of AI coding assistants and agent-driven automation is rapidly transforming internal company workflows and productivity.
- The growth of AI is facing real-world constraints, including energy demands, chip supply, and permitting issues, with potential implications for economic value migration and geopolitical strategy.
Axiom and AI Layoffs | Livestream
- The Blockworks Digital Asset Summit in New York, March 24th-26th, will feature speakers from major financial institutions, crypto companies, and policymakers, focusing on the evolving landscape of finance and blockchain adoption.
- The discussion explored the significant impact of AI on the workforce, including the recent Block layoffs and the potential for AI to increase individual productivity, alongside concerns about overcorrection and the loss of institutional knowledge.
- The podcast covered the ongoing trend of large companies remaining private due to the availability of private capital and reduced disclosure burdens, preventing average investors from accessing early-stage growth opportunities.
METR’s Joel Becker on exponential Time Horizon Evals, Threat Models, and the Limits of AI Productivity
- Meter's core methodology involves model evaluation (capabilities, propensities) and threat research to assess societal risks from AI.
- The "time horizon" chart, a key output, shows a remarkably straight-line progression of AI capabilities over time, measured by task difficulty.
- meter's research aims to provide independent, high-quality information on AI capabilities and risks, distinct from AI labs, and explores various threat models including AR&D acceleration.
Bitcoin Stuck? Coinbase Expert Reveals What’s REALLY Controlling the Price w/ David Duong
- Understanding gamma levels in Bitcoin options trading can reveal whether price movements are likely to accelerate or be capped due to dealer hedging behavior.
- The increasing correlation between crypto and tech stocks is influenced by shared liquidity conditions, rather than a fundamental link, and this relationship is not consistently strong.
- The development of an "agentic economy" where AI agents transact with each other using crypto is seen as a potentially significant future use case, with infrastructure like ERC 8004 paving the way.
Agentic AI Takes Crypto to the Next Level?
- The most significant upcoming innovation in blockchain is agentic AI coming on-chain, which could fundamentally change user interaction and application development.
- Traditional finance institutions are increasingly adopting blockchain technology and executing well, "besting" crypto at its own game by leveraging existing distribution channels.
- The core value of Ethereum, and Web3's potential, lies in its credibly decentralized nature, which is crucial for building fair and resilient systems, even as other blockchains and traditional finance explore similar avenues.