THE DEFI DAVE POD EPISODE #6In this episode, I sit down with Moons (@moonsandhues), a philosopher, entrepreneur, and writer who you've probably seen on X/Twitter. We get into consciousness, faith, internet culture, and Gallery, a non-algorithmic, user-curated app where people can post, buy, and sell art. It's built in the spirit of the old internet targets the intersection between art & tech,From there we cover the differences between New York, SF, and LA scenes, online vs. IRL, the ever-ongoing fight against slop on X, and how she grew her account from a lurker to poaster. She also shares her story of starting with a TradFi job out of college, getting laid off, a previous defense startup, and how she is aligned with her personal mission with building Gallery.EPISODE LINKS🎶 Spotify:

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXW20c7s_SnrzqM3plY6e0w 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/defidave ✍️ Substack: https://substack.com/@defidaveGUEST LINKSX/Twitter: https://x.com/moonsandhuesWebsite: https://moons.blogSPONSORCap is a stablecoin powered by a novel covered credit system that puts users first, generating yield through a transparent overcollateralized credit market. Learn more about Cap at https://cap.app and follow them on X/Twitter at https://x.com/capapp TIMESTAMPS00:00 Exploring Consciousness: The Brain as a Receiver02:58 The Nature of Language and Reality06:08 Cultural Observations: Woke vs. Non-Woke Crowds08:54 The Revival of Faith11:35 San Francisco vs. New York14:37 The Role of Algorithms in Local Culture17:40 Gatekeeping and Social Currency20:42 Launching a New Startup: Art and Community28:02 Reclaiming Aesthetics and Branding29:47 Event Planning and Audience Engagement31:20 The Evolution of Moons on Twitter35:52 Astrology and Personal Beliefs40:15 The Intersection of Spirituality and Reality48:37 Normie Maxing: Embracing Everyday Life

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