Crypto Voices: Episode 174 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com Alec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/ In this episode, Matthew and Alec are joined by special guest John Altorelli. Watch John's journey from being skeptical about crypto to becoming a proponent, highlighting the importance of being open-minded and willing to learn. John also talks about the Terraverse, a project that brought together experts from crypto, AI, and other fields to discuss big ideas and bridge generational gaps. Contents 00:00:00 - From Boomer Skeptic to Crypto Enthusiast 00:02:40 - Exploring the Crypto World Through Intellectual Salons 00:10:07 - Exploring the Alien Phenomenon: A Skeptic's Journey 00:12:43 - Skepticism and Belief in Government Secrets 00:15:55 - Navigating the Rabbit Holes: Coinciding Nuclear Events and Conspiracy Theories 00:20:22 - Petraeus Challenges Snyder on Ukraine Presence 00:23:45 - Navigating the Changing Information Landscape 00:32:27 - Contrarianism, Bitcoin, and the Flaws of the U.S. Model 00:36:46 - Challenges of Storing and Securing Wealth Over Time 00:41:39 - Navigating Regulatory Challenges in Crypto ETFs 00:45:30 - The Rise of Bitcoin and Its Impact on Fiat and Gold 00:50:03 - The Future of Currencies and Geopolitical Tensions 00:58:31 - Preparing for Cyber Warfare and Economic Instability 01:00:55 - The Cyber Threat Landscape: From Billions of Attacks to Societal Collapse 01:04:50 - The Importance of Preparedness and Community Resilience 01:09:48 - Respecting Others, Even in Disagreement 01:13:24 - Finding Common Ground Through Respectful Dialogue 01:16:28 - The Dangers of Political Extremism 01:18:58 - Concerns Over Mail-In Ballots and Election Integrity 01:26:04 - Passing the Torch to the Next Generation 01:29:58 - Pushing for Rational Discourse and Progress Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, Michel, Alec Harris Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/ Podcast & videos Bitcoin, privacy, crypto, economics & liberty Thanks for watching!