In this special July 4th episode of Freedom Tech Weekend, we step away from tool demos and dive deep into the philosophy of The Sovereign Individual—a prophetic book that predicted the decline of the nation state and the rise of personal sovereignty via digital tools like Bitcoin, encryption, and the internet. Host Marks reflects on how broken money—not just taxes—was a root cause of the American Revolution and draws powerful parallels between that era and our current "Fourth Turning." We explore how technological revolutions are empowering individuals to become sovereign—moving beyond borders, working globally, and defending their freedom through decentralized systems. Key Topics: American Revolution Sovereign Individual Technology and Freedom The Fourth Turning Bitcoin as a tool for peaceful revolution From the origins of nation-states to the rise of the digital nomad class, this is a wide-ranging, thought-provoking conversation that celebrates independence and builds the case for a peaceful revolution—brick by digital brick. 📍Visit Maple AI – a privacy-first, freedom-aligned ChatGPT alternative: https://trymaple.ai