She Fell In Love With GPT + AI 2027

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Episode Highlights 👀🧠 🌏 AI Apocalypse 2035: Decoding the AI-2027.com timeline & debating human extinction. 💰 Tax-Free Riches? The parent-gifting retirement "hack" – legit or jail time? 🕺 ETH's Cringey Dance: Our unfiltered (and brutal) take on the "Save Ethereum" spectacle. 🇨🇳 USA vs. China: The high-stakes AI arms race, stolen tech, & the battle for compute. 🤖 Recursive Self-Improvement: When AI trains AI... does it plot against us? 🥃 Baijiu Taste Test from Hell: Reactions you have to HEAR to believe. 🔥 Twitter's Dumpster Fire: Is the X algo officially cooked? 🤔 Cyborg Theocracy: Will we end up worshipping AI overlords? Timestamps: · 00:00 - Intro & Operating "In the Pocket" (feat. Danish Philosophers) · 01:49 - "You Become The Liquor": Trailer Park Boys & Letterkenny Deep Dive · 07:51 - Re-Indoctrinating Eric: The Baijiu Challenge Begins! · 10:12 - ZBiotics: Saving Livers & Birthdays - Sponsor Read · 12:06 - Arman's 40th?! Age, Persian Culture & Time Flies · 14:10 - TAX HACK: Gifting Parents $$ for Tax-Free Brokerage Growth? · 20:52 - Life Insurance, Trusts & Adulting: Protecting Your Legacy · 23:56 - GRINDS MY GEARS: ETH's CRINGE "Save Ethereum Dance" · 27:45 - X/Twitter is a Dumpster Fire: "The whole thing is being farmed by Indian engagement farming rings." · 29:30 - MAIN TOPIC: AI-2027.com - A Terrifying AI Future? · 30:48 - AI Timeline to 2027: From Stumbling Agents to "Referee of Reality" · 36:09 - The Fork: SLOW DOWN AI or RACE China to Digital Godhood? · 38:27 - If We Race... Robots, Bio-Weapons & Human Extinction by 2035 · 43:22 - AI Doomerism: Y2K Hype or "This Time IS Different"? · 50:50 - Recursive Self-Improvement: Can AI Outsmart Its Creators & Add to Knowledge? · 59:50 - The Geopolitics of AI: China's Strategy & the Compute Arms Race · 01:12:15 - Why AI "Kills" Us: The Ant Farm & Misaligned Incentives (Not Malice) · 01:23:00 - Cyborg Theocracy: Will We Worship AI for Validation? "Yes, Queen!" · 01:33:26 - The Great Steakhouse Debate & Sign-Off Disclaimer: The views expressed by hosts, guests, and representatives don't reflect any associated institutions or organizations, and shouldn't be taken as financial or investment guidance. All information provided doesn't consider individual circumstances. We encourage independent legal, financial, and professional consultation before making decisions related to this content. Our opinions are personal and aren't intended to offend any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

100 Men vs 1 Gorilla + Reset Your Brain To Beat Burnout

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 🤢 Ever tried Baiju? Witness the raw pain (and Nick's questionable peer pressure) as we kick off EP 238 with China's potent national spirit. Then, things get WILD: could 100 average dudes really take down a Silverback Gorilla? 🦍 We dive deep into the physics, fear factor, and questionable Red Rover tactics. Spoiler: ChatGPT weighs in. 😂 After the ape debate, Nick's back from #China with a crucial report from the ground. Forget headlines – hear directly from factory owners bracing for tariff pain, shifting supply chains (Vietnam yes, Mexico no?), and the real potential impact on US shelves & jobs. 🇨🇳💸 Is this "Art of the Deal" or economic slow burn? We discuss market positioning amidst the chaos (#Bitcoin, #Stocks, #Gold). Finally, feeling fried? We break down #burnout inspired by RSA's (Bankless) 90-day reset. Is it misalignment? Dopamine depletion? The hell of context switching? We explore practical ways to reclaim focus and energy, even if you can't unplug for 3 months. 🧠🔥 It's raw, unfiltered talk on bizarre hypotheticals, critical #geopolitics, market strategy, and surviving the grind. Grab a (non-Baiju) drink & tune in. Timestamps: 🍻 00:00 - Baiju Introduction & Peer Pressure: "Prepare to Cry" 🙏 04:00 - ZBiotics Sponsor Read (You'll Need It After Baiju!) 🦍 06:25 - 100 Men vs. 1 Silverback Gorilla (or Grizzly Bear)? 🧱 08:00 - Steven's Physics Argument: The Human Stampede Tactic 😱 13:30 - The Fear Factor & Reality Check: "First 20 guys are dead" 👶 19:00 - How Many 5-Year-Olds Could Steven Take? (No Weapons!) 🇨🇳 23:30 - Nick's China Trip Report: Baiju Everywhere 🏭 26:15 - Canton Fair Deep Dive: Scale, Products & Body Odor Diplomacy 💸 36:45 - Tariff Tsunami: China Factory Owners Brace for Pain (3 Years?) 📉 38:50 - US Impact: Empty Shelves & Trucker Woes Incoming? 🌏 42:45 - China Pivots: New Markets (Vietnam, Egypt... Why Not Mexico?) 🕵️ 49:20 - Tariff Scams & Whack-a-Mole Schemes 📈 52:30 - Market Maneuvers: Short Stocks, Long Bitcoin/Gold Amidst Chaos 🔥 58:45 - Beating Burnout: RSA's 90-Day Reset & Defining "Enough" 🧠 01:04:15 - The Pain of Context Switching & Deep Work 🧭 01:09:50 - Burnout = Misalignment? Finding Flow vs. Feeling Trapped ✨ 01:27:30 - Shifting the Narrative: Turning Threats into Puzzles 👋 01:30:30 - Wrapping Up: Last Live Show Ever? & Final Thoughts Disclaimer: The views expressed by hosts, guests, and representatives don't reflect any associated institutions or organizations, and shouldn't be taken as financial or investment guidance. All information provided doesn't consider individual circumstances. We encourage independent legal, financial, and professional consultation before making decisions related to this content. Our opinions are personal and aren't intended to offend any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

Should We Care More About Beauty? & Humanity's Greatest Weakness Vs AI

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Let's dive into episode 237! Are Trump's tariffs a genius masterstroke or economic chaos? 🤔 We're unpacking the wild ride for markets (especially #Bitcoin! 📈), #crypto's shifting narrative, and whether "Trump coin" actually has... fundamentals?! 😂 (Spoiler: Dinner with Trump for the top holders? Yes, the market reacted 🤯).We're also tackling the future of #AI and the eternal question: form vs. function. It's your weekly dose of unfiltered commentary on finance, tech, culture, and politics – served with our signature edge and a little chaos. Timestamps: 🎙️ 00:00 - Welcome to Ep. 237 🕯️ 02:10 - The Candle Debate & Energy Clearing Rituals (Palo Santo, Copal, and S-Fan discussion) 🍸 06:00 - What Are We Drinking? Old Fashioned & Bar Memories ("Messing up neat is the only way.") 📉 14:30 - Market Madness: Tariffs, Trump Tweets & Crypto Surge 🧠 18:30 - Crypto & Trump: Was It Really a Net Positive? ("Bitcoin and crypto are two different things... no, they’re the same.") 💬 21:45 - Bitcoin’s Path: Risk Asset or Digital Gold? ("Is this time different or not?") 🤝 25:30 - Liquidity, Leverage & The Future of Markets—Bitcoin Included 🚀 29:30 - Crypto Focus: Bitcoin & Fartcoin Dominance ("80% of my trading activity now is Bitcoin and Fartcoin.") 🚧 32:30 - Crypto Innovation & Regulation: The Promise vs. Reality 💰 39:30 - Trump Coin Madness: Fundamentals in Meme Coins ("Price of Trump coin +65% today. Absolute moon mission.") ⚔️ 44:30 - Crypto’s Reputation, Crime & The ‘No Such Thing As Bad Press’ Theory 🧩 46:00 - Libertarianism, Drugs & Externalities — Challenging Perspectives 🏛️ 53:30 - Voting Rights vs. Personal Freedom Debates 🤖 58:15 - AI: The Threat or the Tool? Coordination, Will & Human Intelligence vs. Artificial Superintelligence 🌐 01:15:30 - Recursive Self-Improvement & The Future Landscape of AI Intelligence 🎨 01:30:30 - Form vs Function: Beauty in Society, Architecture & Technology ("Why don’t we build things beautifully anymore?") 🏡 01:55:30 - Personal Aesthetic Choices & The Role of Environment in Well-Being 🛋️ 02:00:00 - Closing Thoughts & Community Sign-Off ("Please like, subscribe, share the episode with a friend.") Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Will America Survive the Trump Administration?

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Stuck questioning EVERYTHING after that last DMV visit? Us too. This episode, we dive deep into the bureaucratic vortex AND the bigger chaos swirling around us. From heated debates on whether baseball is dying vs. MLS rising , why the NBA kinda sucks now , and the surprising argument that insane talent might actually be a curse (🤯 ft. Kobe, MJ, Messi talk), we cover the field. Then, we unpack Eric's new dad journey vibes , the value (and psychology) of sports, and the eternal battle of innate genius vs. relentless grind. PLUS: We dissect the massive implications of Trump's China tariffs – is it a masterstroke from the "Art of the Deal" playbook or economic suicide? 🇺🇸🇨🇳💸 We explore the potential fallout, the "two Americas" vibe, and even touch on Alex Jones, free speech erosion, and the underlying culture/holy war. 🙏🤔 It's your essential dose of navigating sports, life pivots, economic shockwaves, and cultural fault lines, served unfiltered.Grab a drink (maybe a ZBiotics first 😉) and settle in. Timestamps: 🎙️ 00:00 - Tech Issues & The "Techno Princes" Downgrade? 🇨🇳 01:00 - Nick's in China / Tariff Talk Tease ⚾ 02:00 - Are the Padres Really the Best Team in Baseball? ⚽ 02:30 - MLS vs. MLB: The Future of American Sports? 💥 06:00 - WTF is a Torpedo Bat? (Yankees' Secret Weapon?) 📈 09:30 - Why American Football Might Be the Worst Sport 🥊 10:15 - UFC vs. NFL: Which is More Brutal (and Why It Matters)? 🥒 12:25 - Pickleball Paradox: Everyone Plays, Nobody Watches? 🏀 15:25 - Is the NBA Broken? (No Defense Era Critique) 🐐 17:10 - MJ vs. Steph: Could Jordan Have Been the GOAT 3-Point Shooter? 👶 20:40 - Papa Eric Update: Navigating New Fatherhood Feels 🥋 22:00 - Picking Kid Sports: Tennis vs. Jiu-Jitsu Smackdown! 🏆 25:40 - The Real Value of Youth Sports (Discipline, Competition, Practice) 🧠 27:15 - Team Guy vs. Solo Guy / Ball Guy vs. Board Guy Psychology 💪 31:00 - Kobe & Brady: The Obsessive Grind of Greatness ("Love" vs. Commitment) 🧬 35:30 - Nature vs. Nurture: Genius (Messi/Mozart) or Grit? 🎾 42:30 - The Burden of Talent: Can Being Too Gifted Kill Your Career? 🚗 50:30 - Into the DMV Abyss: A Shared American Trauma 🤬 56:50 - Bureaucracy Rant Chain: Global Entry, Health Insurance Nightmares 🐾 58:20 - Pet Insurance: Surprisingly...Good? (Healthy Paws Wins)✈️ 01:06:20 - Southwest vs. Frontier: Airline Hierarchy & Seating Chaos 📺 01:09:20 - White Lotus Season 3 Hot Takes (Parker Posey!) 🇺🇸 01:13:15 - Trump, Tariffs & The Two Americas Theory📉 01:24:40 - Economic Fallout: Is a Market Crash Warranted? Lost Decade Ahead? 🔄 01:26:30 - Weak Men / Hard Times: Are We Too Soft for What's Coming? 🤔 01:32:30 - Alex Jones on Tucker: Conspiracy, Free Speech & A Darker Agenda? 🙏 01:44:20 - Culture War as Holy War? God vs. Devil Framing ❓ 01:46:30 - Objective Morality Without Religion? The Big Questions 👋 01:52:20 - Final Thoughts & Wrapping Up Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Which Extinct Animal Would You Bring Back + Steal This Business Idea

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Still reeling from the tariff whiplash and market madness? Us too. The radically moderate crew jumps back into the fray, dissecting the fallout, Shopify's bold (and maybe job-killing) AI mandate, and the wild reality of de-extinction – seriously, dire wolves are back?! We also get real about the profound life shift of new fatherhood, debate killer (or maybe crazy?) golf simulator business ideas, and question if robot waiters are the future. It's your weekly dose of navigating finance, tech disruption, and life's big pivots, served chill. Timestamps: 🎙️ 00:00 - Banter, Mic Checks, and Welcoming Papa Eric Back ("Severed Man"?) 🍻 02:30 - What's Everyone Drinking? ZBiotics Sponsor Read ("Don't raw dog your alcohol") 📈 05:15 - Market Mayhem: Tariffs, Trump Tweets, and a 12.5% Nasdaq Surge 💬 06:20 - Trump's Rug Pull Tweet: "I have removed all of the tariffs" 📈 07:04 - Bitcoin Resilience & ETH Options Launch 🤔 08:25 - Was It All Just a "Negotiation Tactic"? 😟 10:00 - Business Uncertainty: "Are we f*****, are we unf*****?" 🇨🇳 11:15 - China's Perspective: Saving Face and Response Tactics 🚢 11:46 - The Real-World Cost: Container Price Explodes 🥶 13:21 - Business Strategy: Freezing vs. Planning in Volatility📊 14:30 - Market Update: China White Paper, Apple in India, Personal Trades & "Log Off" ⛳ 16:23 - Steal This Business Idea: Golf Simulator Hole-in-One Challenge 🤔 21:37 - Analyzing the Golf Sim Idea: Pricing, Risk, Bar Integration & Food Truck Model? 🚀 27:10 - Scaling the Idea: Franchise vs. Corporate Ownership ("Too Small?") ⛳ 30:15 - The "19th Hole" Concept & Hole-in-One Insurance Niche ✅ 32:45 - Final Verdict on Golf Sim: Viable, Scalable, "State Fair Game" 📓 36:20 - Nick's Bad Ideas Notebook & Rant on Review Sites ("Blackmail") 🐺 38:45 - Bringing Back the Dire Wolf: Real Science or Misleading? 🤔 41:20 - Ethical Questions: Playing God? Unintended Consequences? 🐘 44:05 - Next Up: Woolly Mammoths? Business Idea: Pet "Mini Mammoth" 🙏 45:40 - The "Playing God" Debate: Where is the Line? (Transhumanism vs. Fundamentalism) 🦖 50:30 - Which Extinct Species to Bring Back? (Velociraptor, Dodo, Sasquatch?) 🤖 55:10 - Shopify's AI "Hunger Games": Usage Now Mandatory 🏢 01:00:20 - Applying AI Internally: Customer Service Agents & Justifying Human Hires 😟 01:08:00 - AI Job Disruption: Testing Hires & Labor Displacement ("Are 40 CS jobs gone?") ❓ 01:13:40 - The Future of Labor: Where Does Displaced Talent Go? ("To do what?") 👨‍⚖️ 01:23:30 - Lawyers & Doctors Disrupted? Rise of the Trades? Robotics? 👨‍🍼 01:28:10 - Dad Talk: Eric's First Week - Profound Changes & Shifting Priorities ("Do I even care anymore?") 🤔 01:35:45 - Analyzing the Dad Shift: Reprioritization, Motivation & The Fisherman Analogy ("It goes by so fast") ❤️ 01:42:50 - Deeper Dad Dive: New Fears, Second Child Dynamics, Nature vs. Nurture & The Child's "Soul" 👋 01:50:30 - Wrapping Up: Audience Evolution, Dad Pod?, Next Week (China Trip!) & Sign Off Follow the hosts: Arman Assadi - https://linktr.ee/armanassadi Eric Johanson - https://twitter.com/crypto_cfa Nick Urbani - https://twitter.com/NUrbani Stephen Cesaro - https://twitter.com/0xmagiclines Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

LIBERATION DAY DISASTER, Hypersonic Flight, & Why You Need Responsibility

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Dive into this raw, unscripted conversation as the "Radically Moderate" crew breaks down Trump's sweeping tariff policy and its potential economic fallout with candid financial insider perspective. The hosts tackle everything from China's strategic positioning to the psychological impacts of today's political climate, while offering both biting humor and nuanced takes on masculinity, Gen Z's anti-smartphone movement, and the return of supersonic travel. Between sips of old-fashioneds and colorful anecdotes about pickleball ("dinking"), they deliver practical wisdom on navigating market volatility alongside thought-provoking discussions about what truly drives men's sense of purpose. Perfect for young professionals looking to understand how Washington's decisions affect their wallets without the partisan spin flooding your feed. Timestamps: 🎤 0:00 - Introduction and "Happy Liberation Day" Jokes 🍹 2:14 - Drinks and Pre-Pod Celebration 🔄 6:49 - Market Reaction to Trump's Tariff Announcement 🌎 9:29 - Game Theory of International Tariff Response 📊 13:33 - Tariff Numbers and Trump's "Reciprocal" Chart Critique 💼 18:26 - Business Impact and Planning for Potential Recession 📉 21:28 - Trade Deficit Discussion and Warren Buffett's Views ✈️ 29:13 - Bitcoin Performance Amid Market Volatility 🤔 33:22 - Feeling "Rug Pulled" by the New Administration's Policies 🧐 35:22 - Trump's Execution and Political Strategy Analysis🌐 42:03 - Foreign Policy and Social Media Controversy 🏃 45:37 - Democratic Party Criticism and Policy Alternative Discussion ✈️ 49:20 - Supersonic Flight: The Return of High-Speed Air Travel 🚉 56:35 - California's Failed High-Speed Rail and Government Inefficiency 📚 59:43 - Thomas Sowell and "Wealth, Poverty, and Politics" Discussion 🌡️ 1:01:38 - California's "Abundance Problem" and Government Waste 📱 1:07:07 - The Luddite Club: Gen Z Movement Against Smartphones 🤔 1:13:35 - Millennial Generation Critique: "The Prima Donna Generation" 💪 1:18:41 - Masculinity Definition: Delivering on Responsibilities 🥛 1:35:18 - The Colostrum Supplement Trend and Final Thoughts Follow the hosts: Arman Assadi - https://linktr.ee/armanassadi Eric Johanson - https://twitter.com/crypto_cfa Nick Urbani - https://twitter.com/NUrbani Stephen Cesaro - https://twitter.com/0xmagiclines Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, and representatives don't reflect any associated institutions or organizations, and shouldn't be taken as financial or investment guidance. All information provided doesn't consider individual circumstances. Alfalfa and its representatives aren't responsible for any decisions made based on the content of this podcast. We encourage independent legal, financial, and professional consultation before making decisions related to this content. Our opinions are personal and aren't intended to offend any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

America Eats Now, Pays Later — China’s Eating the Future

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Dive into this raw, unfiltered conversation where the "Radically Moderate" crew tackles everything from AI's rapid evolution to China's strategic tech positioning and America's industrial future. While the hosts sip old-fashioneds and discuss their Tesla experiences, they deliver sharp insights on how DeepSeek could challenge Western AI dominance, why reindustrialization is more complex than political rhetoric suggests, and whether DoorDash's new payment plans signal economic trouble ahead. This episode perfectly balances financial analysis on Bitcoin plays by GameStop with grounded perspectives on work-life optimization and modern masculinity, all delivered with the laid-back authenticity that makes complex topics accessible without dumbing them down. Timestamps: 🎙️ 0:00 - Introduction and AI Image Generation Discussion 🖼️ 3:59 - Using AI in Advertising: Automating Creative Processes 🤖 7:59 - The Future of Social Media: AI Profiles and Engagement 🍹 11:18 - Drink Choices and Sponsor Mention: Zbiotics Pre-Alcohol 🚗 13:13 - GameStop Buying Bitcoin: Treasury Management Strategy 💰 17:26 - Financial Engineering and Meme Companies in TradFi 🍔 18:57 - DoorDash and Klarna Partnership: Buy Now, Pay Later for Food Delivery 💵 21:01 - DoorDash Economics: The $7,500 Annual Premium ⏱️ 26:54 - The Value of Time: Productivity vs. Humanity in Modern Life 🛒 35:40 - The Empty Feeling of Convenience Culture 🏭 46:31 - China's AI Strategy: Open Source Models and Manufacturing Dominance 🔒 54:06 - The App Layer vs. Models: Who Wins in the AI Economy? ⚠️ 56:40 - Security Concerns with Chinese Manufacturing 📊 1:02:55 - Re-Industrialization Debate: Balaji's Warning About Manufacturing Costs 🏛️ 1:23:49 - Judicial Overreach and Executive Power: Constitutional Tensions 🍖 1:36:04 - Men's Health Phases: From Party Life to Full Carnivore Diet 🥩 1:43:24 - The Ultimate Test: Bread at the Steakhouse and Final Thoughts Follow the hosts: Arman Assadi - https://linktr.ee/armanassadi Eric Johanson - https://twitter.com/crypto_cfa Nick Urbani - https://twitter.com/NUrbani Stephen Cesaro - https://twitter.com/0xmagiclines Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, and representatives don't reflect any associated institutions or organizations, and shouldn't be taken as financial or investment guidance. All information provided doesn't consider individual circumstances. Alfalfa and its representatives aren't responsible for any decisions made based on the content of this podcast. We encourage independent legal, financial, and professional consultation before making decisions related to this content. Our opinions are personal and aren't intended to offend any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

Writing, Podcasts and Minting Base Colors — JAKE

JAKE is a pseudo anonymous internet creator. Going with the classic blue, colour code #0000FF as his pfp. Host at Pod Of Jake where he’s interviewed almost 200 guests over 4 years. Most recently Jacob from Zora and others such as Vitalik Buterin, pplpleasr and Mark Cuban. Writer at Blog of Jake, where he’s published about creativity and writing, documenting his experiences as a podcaster, observing what’s happening on the internet, reviewing crypto news, thinking about how to learn and build. JAKE is also the founder of Base Colors, a new onchain collection where you can mint unique colour codes on Base and give them a name, an interesting primitive which many people are starting to play around and experiment with. We talk about the benefits of writing online. Go behind the scenes experiences of hosting a podcast. Thoughts on the crypto scene, Bitcoin and pseudo anon identities on the internet, decentralized social like Farcaster, and thinking too much about Colors. ___ UFO Sponsor Resources ↑ Higher — https://www.aimhigher.net/ 🌐 International Meme Fund — https://imf.bz/ --- @jake @ufoclub.eth @hollins For more episodes, go to ufo.fm

Electronic Music Scenes — Sound Of Fractures

Jamie Reddington is an electronic music producer, consultant and lecturer from London who recently released his debut album Scenes. His music is shaped by hiphop, UK dance music and soul. Leaning into telling stories, with textures and samples captured from his phone, featuring the sound of his daughter’s heartbeat. The record was released as a co-creation. ‘Over 350 memories were submitted and turned into Scenes, capturing a moment in time. People stopped, took time out of their lives and engaged in a process that connected music and emotions.' We talk about the past, present and future of music on the internet. What's most interesting for artists right now? ___ UFO Sponsor Resources ↑ Higher — https://www.aimhigher.net/ 🌐 International Meme Fund — https://imf.bz/ --- @soundoffractures @ufoclub.eth @hollins For more episodes, go to ufo.fm

Exploring the Memecoin Supercycle with IMF — Gami, Clouted

Gami and Clouted are core contributors from International Meme Fund (IMF) and $MONEY. Their team believes it is now crucial to have native liquidity and financial infrastructure for the meme sector. They're both from Sydney and have shared interests in defi financial engineering, game theory and the memecoin phenomonen. We talk about financial nihilism. Memes as emergent properties of the internet. Why do some meme assets succeed when the vast majority fail? How do you choose the tokens that go up? (no financial advice). The internet is stranger than you think.

Interpreting Technology with AIxDESIGN — Nadia Piet

Nadia Piet is Founder and Creative Lead of AIxDESIGN, a global community conducting critical AI research for the benefit of people, not profits. She's a designer, researcher, organiser and faculty member at ELISAVA's Design for Responsible AI. We talk about many things artificial intelligence. AlphaGO and Move 37. AI models trained on creative assets without permission. Commodification of digital life. What's causing the rapidly improving visual quality of generative AI such as DALL-E and Midjourney? Big picture, what are constructive ways to be thinking about AI?

Everything You Need to Know About Fraxtal w/ Frax Founder Sam Kazemian - Flywheel #91

In this episode the Flywheel team DeFi Dave and Kiet interview Sam Kazemian, the founder of Frax, to discuss the launch of Fraxtal, a modular L2 blockchain. We grill Sam Kazemian on what we should expect from Fraxtal, how it will function with Flox, boosting, and blockspace incentives. We also discussed the long-term view of Frax and their goal of becoming the largest issuer of important units, including USD, ETH, and BTC. Read: https://flywheeldefi.com/article/7-new-things-we-learned-about-fraxtal-from-our-interview-with-frax-founder-sam-kazemian Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:09 The Launch of Fraxtal and the Fraxtal Era 05:05 Understanding Fraxtal as a Modular L2 Blockchain 08:23 The Difference Between Monolithic and Modular Blockchains 11:32 The Benefits of Modularity in Fraxtal 13:52 Why FXS is King in the Fraxtal Ecosystem 16:40 The FLOX Mechanism and Block Space Incentives 20:56 Boosters and the Role of veFXS 26:43 The Importance of Mechanism Design in Frax 37:05 Frax's Long-Term View and Building for the Future 40:18 Frax's Track Record in Mechanism Design 43:39 The Significance of frxBTC 50:53 Frax's Approach to Building and Collaboration 54:06 Frax's Long-Term Vision and Commitment 57:48 Conversion of Fractal Points to veFXS 58:44 Scenarios for Fractal Points Conversion 01:03:54 Fraxtal's End Game: Interoperability and Global State 01:12:23 Upcoming Speaking Engagements and Fraxtal Launch 01:16:26 Summary and Takeaways ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research. Timeline

Ep. 1 - Bitcoin & Energy

In this episode, we discussed Bitcoin and Energy, Elon Musk: Hero or Con, Maximalism, and the Future of Money. This was the first Alfalfa episode ever recorded. All collectors get access to an exclusive role & chat in Discord

Ep. 57 - Merge Livestream: Biggest Event in Crypto History (Ft. David Hoffman)

In this episode, we chat with David Hoffman during one of the biggest moments in crypto history – the Ethereum Merge. We discuss how mainstream media is missing the market on the Merge, where the narrative will go next, and the ETHBTC Ratio. This episode marks an important milestone in Ethereum’s roadmap. All collectors get exclusive role & chat access in the Alfalfa Discord.

Ep. 25 - Bankless Layer Zero | David Hoffman Interviews the Alfalfa Boys

In this special episode, David Hoffman interviews the Alfalfa Boys on the Bankless podcast. We talk about Alfalfa origins, squad wealth, authenticity, and more. This recording of the episode was re-released on the Alfalfa Podcast. This is the episode that first launched the show into the spotlight. It's a special piece of Alfalfa lore! All collectors get exclusive role & chat access in the Alfalfa Discord.