In this episode, GG interviews Tomek, a libertarian activist from Poland who is involved in several Bitcoin projects. Tomek shares his journey into Bitcoin, his involvement in the libertarian movement, and his contributions to the Bitcoin community. They discuss Albi, an open-source company that simplifies the use of Bitcoin and Nostr, a decentralized social media platform. They also touch on the importance of open-source projects and the potential of Nostr to redefine the internet and communication. The conversation covered topics such as privacy, control over data, decentralization, running personal servers, and the use of Nextcloud. They discussed the concept of invention versus discovery in relation to Bitcoin and how Bitcoin is changing society by promoting responsibility, forward thinking, and a lower time preference. They also talked about the Bitcoin Film Fest and its impact on the cinema industry. The guest emphasized the importance of experiences over monetary value and the positive cultural changes that Bitcoin can bring.

Takeaways

NOSTR is redefining the internet and communication by offering a decentralized social media platform that prioritizes user privacy and control.

Running personal servers and using platforms like Nextcloud can enhance privacy and data control.

Bitcoin can change society by promoting healthier ways of living and fostering a culture of appreciation and direct connection between artists and consumers.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

08:22 Bitcoin and Libertarianism

13:28 Albi: Simplifying the Use of Bitcoin

21:36 Nostr: Redefining Internet and Communication

28:33 The Potential of Bitcoin and Nostr

31:43 Privacy, Control Over Data, and Decentralization

39:30 Invention versus Discovery: Bitcoin's Origin

43:18 Bitcoin Film Fest: From Projection to Festival

49:20 Bitcoin's Impact on Society

56:25 Bitcoin's Cultural Changes

58:19 Bitcoin: Appreciating Experiences

01:00:37 Bitcoin Film Fest: Showcasing Bitcoin-Related Films

Connect with Tomek:
NOSTR: https://primal.net/p/npub14wxtsrj7g2jugh70pfkzjln43vgn4p7655pgky9j9w9d75u465pqvagcye

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