Hence The Future

Hence The Future

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Hence The Future episodes

  • Ep. 173 - The Rise of Nostr

    In this episode, Mattimore explores the rise of Nostr, and why some are calling it the biggest boon to free speech since the 1st Amendment.

    Topics Discussed

    • What is Nostr?
    • Why care about Nostr?
    • How to get started on Nostr?
    • Future Scenarios

      • Worst case scenario
      • Best case scenario
      • Most likely scenario
      • Thanks for tuning in 🔭

        • Website: hencethefuture.com/
        • Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
        • Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
        • YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
        • Hashtags: #htf #nostr #riseofnostr #hencethefuture
        • 42 min
        • Ep. 172 - 2023 Predictions

          In this episode, Mattimore and Justin predict political, social, economic, and technological changes in the year 2023 (00:00:00)

          Topics Discussed:

          • Political predictions (00:00:42)
          • Economic predictions (00:12:00)
          • Social predictions (00:27:26)
          • Technological predictions (00:44:28)
          • Future Scenarios:

            • West case scenario (00:59:50)
            • Best case scenario (01:09:05)
            • Most likely scenario (01:17:42)
            • Thanks for tuning in 🔭

              • Website: hencethefuture.com/
              • Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
              • Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
              • YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
              • Hashtags: #2023 #2023predictions #htf #hencethefuture
              • 1 hr 25 min
              • Ep. 171 - Big Tech's Walled Gardens

                In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss the closed ecosystems that big tech companies control, and the movement that seeks to open them up. We also discuss chatGPT in the introduction (00:00)

                Topics Discussed:

                • chatGPT update (00:52)
                • Walled gardens overview (16:17)
                • Battle 1: Apple vs Fortnite (21:06)
                • Battle 2: Apple vs Coinbase (22:15)
                • Battle 3: Apple vs Twitter (25:18)
                • Future Scenarios:

                  • Worst case scenario (36:43)
                  • Best case scenario (47:46)
                  • Most likely scenario (53:37)
                  • Thanks for tuning in 🔭

                    • Website: hencethefuture.com/
                    • Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
                    • Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
                    • YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
                    • Hashtags: #bigtech #walledgardens #htf #hencethefuture
                    • 1 hr 3 min
                    • Ep. 170 - Generative A.I.

                      In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss the rise of generative A.I. and its effects (00:00)

                      Topics discussed:

                      • The current state of AI (00:42)
                      • Generative AI explosion (02:05)
                      • Types of Generative AI (09:48)
                      • Generative AI use cases (18:19)
                      • Future scenarios:

                        • Worst case scenario (37:50)
                        • Best case scenario (47:48)
                        • Most likely scenario (52:16)
                        • Thanks for tuning in 🔭  

                          • Website: hencethefuture.com/ 
                          • Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/ 
                          • Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture 
                          • YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
                          • Hashtags: #generativeAI #htf #hencethefuture
                          • 1 hr
                          • Ep. 169 - Trusted Third Parties
                            In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss tradeoffs and best practices regarding "trusted third parties" 🔓 (00:00:00)
                            Topics Discussed:
                            FTX blow up - what happened (00:00:58)
                            What are trusted third parties (00:06:49)
                            Why not to trust third parties (00:07:55)
                            Trusted third party hierarchy (00:10:44)
                            Asset class custody hierarchy (00:19:35)
                            How to minimize exposure to TTPs (00:24:16)
                            Future Scenarios:
                            Worst case scenario (00:50:37)
                            Best case scenario (01:00:27)
                            Most likely scenario (01:07:19)
                            Thanks for tuning in 🔭
                            Website: hencethefuture.com/
                            Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
                            Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
                            YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
                            Hashtags: #trustedthirdparties #htf #hencethefuture
                            1 hr 17 min
                          • Ep. 168 - Libertarianism and Statism

                            Libertarian and Statist Philosophy

                            In this episode, Mattimore and Justin explore the philosophy and reality of libertarianism and statism. (00:00)

                            Topics discussed:

                            • Nolan Chart (01:06)
                            • Arguments for Statism (07:03)
                            • Arguments for Libertarianism (14:12)
                            • Stances on key issues (50:32)
                            • Future Scenarios:

                              • Worst case scenario (56:05)
                              • Best case scenario (1:12:52)
                              • Most likely scenario (1:24:32)
                              • Thanks for tuning in 🔭 

                                • Website: hencethefuture.com/
                                • Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
                                • Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
                                • YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
                                • Hashtags: #libertarianism #statism #htf #hencethefuture
                                • 1 hr 36 min
                                • Ep. 167 - The Future of Canada

                                  Mandates, Truckers, Frozen Bank Accounts, and Bitcoin 🇨🇦

                                  In this episode, Mattimore explores the freedom convoy, and what it means for the future of Canada and the world.

                                  Topics discussed:

                                  • What sparked the freedom convoy
                                  • Canadian government’s response
                                  • What’s next for the movement
                                  • Bitcoin privacy best practices
                                  • Future Scenarios:

                                    • Worst case scenario
                                    • Best case scenario
                                    • Most likely scenario
                                    • Thanks for tuning in 🔭

                                      • Website: hencethefuture.com/
                                      • Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
                                      • Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
                                      • YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
                                      • Hashtags: #canada #freedomconvoy #htf #hencethefuture
                                      • 34 min
                                      • Ep. 166 - Bitcoin Basics

                                        5 Steps to Navigate the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole 🕳🐇

                                        In this episode, Mattimore explores the basics of Bitcoin.

                                        1. Get off zero
                                        2. Hold your own keys
                                        3. Run your own node
                                        4. Mine Bitcoin
                                        5. Get on zero
                                        6. BONUS: BTC books and resources

                                          Thanks for tuning in 🔭

                                          • Website: hencethefuture.com/
                                          • Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
                                          • Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
                                          • YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
                                          • Hashtags: #htf #btc #bitcoinbasics #hencethefuture
                                          • 29 min
                                          • Ep. 165 - King, Warrior, Magician, Lover

                                            Four Archetypes of the Mature Masculine 👑⚔️🧙‍♂️❤️

                                            In this episode, Mattimore explores 4 ancient archetypes of the mature masculine, both in their fullest forms and in their shadow forms.

                                            Topics Discussed:

                                            • Why makes a “good” man
                                            • 4 archetypes of masculinity
                                            • Shadow forms of archetypes
                                            • King, Tyrant, Weakling
                                            • Warrior, Sadist, Masochist
                                            • Magician, Manipulator, Denier
                                            • Lover, Addicted, Impotent
                                            • Becoming Master of All 4
                                            • Thanks for tuning in 🔭

                                              • Website: hencethefuture.com/
                                              • Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
                                              • Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
                                              • YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
                                              • Hashtags: #kingwarriormagicianlover #archetypes #htf
                                              • Special thanks to the co-authors of this book: "King, Warrior, Magician, Lover" by Douglas Gillette and Robert Moore

                                                34 min
                                              • Ep. 164 - The Remnant

                                                The Remnant and The Future 🔆

                                                In this episode, Mattimore explores the concept of “The Remnant” and what it means for the future.

                                                Topics Discussed:

                                                • The concept of “the remnant”
                                                • Aleksander Svetski’s writing
                                                • Biblical story of Isaiah’s Job
                                                • Remnant, Parasites, Masses
                                                • Dormant, Active, Radical
                                                • The Matrix example
                                                • Heraclitus example
                                                • Historical examples
                                                • Current examples
                                                • Two visions for the future
                                                • Thanks for tuning in 🔭

                                                  • Website: hencethefuture.com/
                                                  • Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
                                                  • Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
                                                  • YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
                                                  • Hashtags: #theremnant #htf #remnant #hencethefuture
                                                  • 30 min

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