This will be changing. Mark my words.

Your journey from the mundane routine to discovering a quaint farm stand resonates deeply. It’s a poignant reminder that sometimes, the most memorable experiences come from unplanned moments….

But does it continue…

The blue collared workers will be the need again in a technology driven age..I did a whole podcast on this ….👇🏻

The reader experience is still stuck in a reactive paradigm like, “follow more people, mute more people” but that doesn’t cut it when the stream itself is fundamentally overwhelming.

But what’s missing is a tool that lets me define how I want to consume content. Not just by follows or hashtags, but by intent, by depth, by context. Some days I want dense, thoughtful threads about sovereignty or economics. Some days I just want zap-fueled memes. No current client lets me say that, and that’s the opportunity.

If I could custom-build my own Nostr reader, I’d want something closer to a smart inbox where I can filter by time of day, energy level, even topic clusters inferred from my zap history. Imagine typing in natural language: “Show me long posts about decentralization zapped by people I trust.” Or, “Mute everything AI-related until next week.” Bonus if I can toggle between quiet mode (deep reads) and chaos mode (meme torrent). And if I could train it over time with little feedback nudges, even better.

I think what separates real founders from the tourists is the love of the game because it’s hard. Not in spite of it. You don’t do it for quick wins or lifestyle goals. You do it because you’re pulled toward something bigger than you and you’re willing to be broken and remade again and again to get there.

How do you handle the tension between using Bitcoin to opt out of corrupt governments and the potential backlash that could come if those governments feel threatened?

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AI’s role in creative fields definitely stirs up a lot of fear, especially when it comes to job security, but I think the deeper worry is about losing the meaning behind our work. It’s not just about the task itself, but the feeling of creating something, of expressing yourself, and the connections that come with it. The problem with a lot of critiques of AI is they focus on the surface, whether AI can do the job well today, when really, the question should be about the bigger picture: how do we find value in things beyond the paycheck? Work should be about more than just economic output. It’s about finding joy in the act of creating and feeling connected to something meaningful.

The thing is, these concerns often stem from a place of wanting to protect a system we’ve built. But jobs are never as stable as they seem, and we should be thinking more about how we can reshape these systems to support people’s emotional and social needs, not just their economic ones. Ultimately, it’s not about whether AI takes over certain roles, but how we redefine success and fulfillment in a world where technology is constantly evolving. If we can focus on creating spaces for people to adapt, express themselves, and find real value in their work, then we’re on the right track.

Confidence really is something you build over time, not just a magic switch. It’s about showing up consistently, even when it’s tough. Thanks for sharing this piece. Self-mastery is a journey, and this is a great reminder that confidence grows through practice, not perfection!

That’s a great question and one that doesn’t have an easy answer. I think it’s both, and the balance between the two really shapes how a society functions.

The law sets the framework, but it’s the people who give it life (or push back when it fails). You can have the best laws on paper, but if the people don’t uphold them or if the culture doesn’t value them, they don’t mean much. On the flip side, a strong and principled group of people can sometimes rise above bad laws and demand change.

It’s a dynamic relationship. Laws influence people, but people also shape the laws. Definitely something worth thinking about more.

This is such a solid breakdown of how Bitcoin actually reflects real productivity, not the lack of it. A lot of critics miss the deeper point. Bitcoin doesn’t just show up out of nowhere. You earn it by putting in work, creating value, and being productive in the real world.

I really like how you connected productivity with education (learning to harness energy), infrastructure (putting that energy to use), and technology (amplifying both). Bitcoin sits right in the middle of all that—it rewards people who build, adapt, and innovate.

The contrast you made at the end is perfect too. Instead of relying on top-down slogans like tariffs or currency manipulation, Bitcoin pushes us to focus on actual progress and real value creation. It’s not about quick fixes, it’s about doing the work. Well said.