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Let me tell you about these fancy promises they call legal tender. Every 5-7 years on average, one of these relatively "stable" fiat currencies lose 10% or more of their purchasing power. This happens either through debasement (money supply increases) or devaluation (hard resets of the purchasing power of a

* How can one reconcile Christian Nationalism with a desire to abolish or drastically weaken the state? * How can Ancaps and Christian Nationalists work together in a spirit of mutual cooperation? note: this post is a largely AI-generated exploration of ideas The potential alliance between Anarcho-Capitalists (Ancaps) and Christian Nationalists may

note: this post is a largely AI-generated exploration of ideas African kanju (a term rooted in West African Pidgin English, from the Yoruba word "kànjú" meaning "urgency" or "hustle") refers to innovative problem-solving in resource-constrained environments. Below are some examples: 1. Informal Tech Repairs Lagos "Computer Village": A market in

What parallels can be drawn between the teachings of Jesus Christ and the findings of Quantum Physics? I found myself wondering this recently during my morning readings of the Bible and the book "Building Quantum Computers: A Practical Introduction". "The more I examine the universe and study the details of

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POSIWID: The purpose of the system is what it does. Assume G7 central bank money supply inflation is 10% per year. If you're already wealthy, you can just buy stocks/art/gold/land/collectibles outright and stay rich. You match or beat inflation. If you're not wealthy, you can borrow

some theoretical means by which bitcoin may lead to the demise of central banking (1) COMPETE WITH FIAT the theory: bitcoin can introduce genuine competition in the monetary space. if bitcoin succeeds in establishing itself as a sound and widely adopted currency, it can erode trust in traditional fiat currencies

Synthesized from various traditional methods: Hugelkultur, Miyawaki, Wadi System, etc. note: this post is a largely AI-generated exploration of ideas -- suggestions built using anthropic claude 3.5 sonnet and openai o1-preview models This recipe was designed for an area in USDA Hardiness Zones 5B/6A/6B, with average July

What does the bible say about money, wealth and investing? Here are a few passages I liked: 1. Spread out your bets: businesses, land, investments, charities, skill-building, etc. Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land. Ecclesiastes 11:2 NIV

Black Market Money is the True Freedom Money. Why should we prefer bitcoin be used as black market money, and not as an investible asset? bitcoin is volatile. it will always be volatile. its supply is inelastic to demand. demand fluctuates wildly. its price is primarily determined in the aggregate

The Complementary Nature of Christianity and Capitalism Throughout history, there has been considerable debate about the relationship between Christianity and capitalism. Critics often argue that the pursuit of profit inherent in capitalism conflicts with Christian teachings on humility and charity. However, a deeper examination reveals that Christianity and capitalism can

Certain advanced programming techniques can – when applied judiciously – enhance code readability, maintainability, and scalability. One example is the "Early Return". Others follow. *High-Five* to you if you've used more than a few of these before! Early Return The "early return" concept involves exiting a function as soon as a specific

(WIP) This is a work in progress. Follow the progress in the code here: https://github.com/84adam/arkfile Application Architecture High-Level Architecture Components Client-Side * Web interface for user interaction * WebAssembly (WASM) module for client-side encryption/decryption * JavaScript for WASM interaction and API calls Server-Side * Go HTTP server (Echo framework)

Pack your McBags. Or when Shit Hits The Fan you'll wish you had. M: Monero C: Cash B: Bitcoin A: Ammo G: Gold (& Guns) S: Silver Arguments for holding each of these assets in a "Shit Hits The Fan" (SHTF) scenario: Monero (XMR): * Private cryptocurrency. Perfect for any black/gray

Respect. Hats off to 𝕂𝕐ℂ𝟛 (@KYCfree). While his Nym may disappear, his knowledge will not. Below are links to his full x86 Samourai Dojo and Full Node setup series, with archive links. x86 Bitcoin Node Guide. Part 1. Installing Bitcoin Core. KYC3 * url: https://kycfree.medium.com/x86-bitcoin-node-guide-bf200580bd1b * archive: https:

PRESUPPOSITION A Keynesian FUDster asks: "Should we not take it on faith that the sudden disappearance of all central banks, all fiat money, the IMF and the BIS, would result in a multi-decade depression?" ANALYSIS: ANCAP PERSPECTIVES Here is a response in the Anarcho-Capitalist frame, informed by Rothbard, Mises, Bastiat,

Bitcoin as a Religion Thought Exercise. I don't know anyone who seriously holds all these beliefs. But it's fun to think about. (If you don't take yourself too seriously, that is.) GNOSIS What is the life-changing hidden knowledge that we bitcoiners have? * fiat money is fake * central banks are evil

watch how they try to bait you pull you in cajole you into caring about their broken system, broken promises it can be saved, it can be mended, the dream is still alive, they say democracy was a sham to begin with partially distributed shenanigans just more rule by aristocracy,

"Buy gold! Buy bitcoin! Invest in Real Estate! The Printer is Coming!" It's all so tiresome... I grow weary of my past prostelyzing self. I don't want to be anyone's financial advisor or -piller. Half the stuff I write is for myself anyway. I do want to help

This insidious force seeks to divide the people, distract them with petty squabbles, and systematically eliminate or co-opt any would-be challengers to its dark ambitions. Whisper campaigns, character assassinations, and even outright violence are employed to silence and intimidate potential dissidents. The Shadow Oligarchy's vast reach and deep pockets ensure

Understanding the Implied Volatility Surface: A Key to Choosing the Right Strike Prices and Expirations in Options Trading When it comes to options trading, particularly with equity index options like SPY (S&P 500 ETF) or QQQ (NASDAQ-100 ETF), understanding the nuances of implied volatility (IV) can greatly enhance your