The Fourth Turning, Mycelium networks and Bitcoin
On Episode 35 of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites Brandon Quittem on the show to talk about mycelium networks, a generational theory called The Fourth Turning, and the global financial system. Brandon introduces himself and his background in yoga and travelling India for four years. He transitions into the discussion about how Bitcoin resembles mycelium networks and functions not unlike a living organism. Brad remarks that after learning about the cordyceps mushroom, Bitcoin “takes over your brain” like the zombifying fungus. Brandon explains what The Fourth Turning is to Brad, and the patterns that occur between generations reveal themselves. Brandon believes we are in the midst of a Fourth Turning at this time, and discusses a forecast of events to come. Things such as the possibility of a civil war in America, but not in the traditional sense and a “Bitcoin renaissance”.
Time Stamps
00:02:36 - Introduction
00:03:54 - Brandon’s background and mycelium
00:15:25 - Bitcoin as a mycelial network
00:21:30 - Bitcoin takes over your brain and adoption
00:27:33 - The Fourth Turning
00:38:40 - Climax of The Fourth Turning
00:43:20 - Popular culture defined by the left
00:49:30 - Minneapolis protests and contemporary rhetoric
01:02:18 - Trump possibilities and the left
01:07:16 - Bitcoin Renaissance
01:09:40 - Benefits of Bitcoin
01:15:00 - Bitcoin is a peaceful revolution
01:20:30 - The alt-coin question
01:25:30 - Bitcoin resources
01:34:28 - Outro
Links to Mentions in the Show
Ralph Merkle and Bitcoin as a living thing
Donald Trump banned from twitter
The largest wealth transfer ever
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Produced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Hamilton - YouTube, Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech
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