The Paradise Paradox

 The Venezuelan government released the Petro in 2019... Sort of. Cryptocompare.com says they have no data about what the current price is, and Coin Market Cap doesn't list it at all. It seems that it was a state-sponsored scam. A government releasing their own crypto isn't so important to the long-term success of the market. Cryptocurrencies are already finding adoption in one way or another - used in commerce or as fund-raising tools for new companies - in the world's largest nation: the Internet. It doesn't need a formal declaration to have legitimacy. Real-world use is its own statement of legitimacy. Join Kurt and Chris Guida as we discuss this question, and also whether someone should sell their bitcoin after losing 90%. Purchase a Trezor to keep your crypto safe: https://trezor.cryptonomics.space Please upvote on Steemit: https://www.steemit.com/@cryptonomics1  Watch on BitTube: https://bit.tube/theparadiseparadox Website: https://cryptonomics.space  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cryptonomics.space  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParadiseParadox

Since 2015, hundreds of people have gone to Acapulco every year to celebrate liberty, and discuss how to make the world more free. Some of them decided to never leave, and some decided to keep coming back. In this episode, Kurt is joined by Acapulco expatriate Michael Nimetz, and Anarchapulco performer, MC ELAmental. If you've ever worked in a large organisation, you probably know that the rule is "The left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing." That's why Michael is presenting a workshop on his method of "Ethical Emergence" at Anarchapulco this year 2019 - all about how to improve communication in organisations, fostering relationships between individuals and departments, enabling people to best use their skills and form synergy with others' skills. Nimetz has used this method in the construction industry, improving the efficiency so much that it reduces large projects by many months. Our other guest, MC ELAmental is performing at Anarchapulco's Turtle party. MC ELAmental makes conscious hip hop, and is an advocate and activist creating eco-friendly products by hand, such as T-shirts with natural dyes using berries and other plants - in harmony with nature and even helping plants to grow. Thanks to Michael, ELAmental and to you for joining us in this interesting conversation. Michael explains his method: https://steemit.com/ethicalemergence/@mikeonfire/ethical-emergence ELAmental's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/elamentalemcee ELAmental on Steemit: https://steemit.com/@elamental Earth Tribe on Steemit: https://steemit.com/@earthtribe ELAmental's Anarchapulco shirts: https://steemit.com/dtube/@elamental/sbvolzk0 https://steemit.com/tribesteemup/@elamental/tribe-steem-up-t-shirts-are-here-and-ready-to-be-shipped-to-you-all-details-inside Dunbar's number: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunbar%27s_number Hacking of the American Mind speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4sRsb0a30Y Full notes: http://www.theparadiseparadox.com/202

After a solid year of bitcoin making low after low, you might think that it will continue to make new lows. You might even be so confident as to sell bitcoin short - that is, to borrow bitcoins in order to sell them, and profit when it goes lower. Would that be a smart move in market like this? Or would the opposite action be correct - has crypto been going down for so long that it's "due" for a turn around? Should you invest in cryptocurrency now, in February 2019? The other day I spoke with long-term Bitcoin enthusiast and software developer Chris Guida to get his take.  Purchase a Trezor to keep your crypto safe: https://trezor.cryptonomics.space Please upvote on Steemit: https://www.steemit.com/@cryptonomics1  Watch on BitTube: https://bit.tube/theparadiseparadox Website: https://cryptonomics.space  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cryptonomics.space  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParadiseParadox

  According to Warren Buffett, there are two rules to making money: 1. Don't lose money. 2. Don't forget Rule #1. Sounds pretty obvious, but the question is how to apply it to build your wealth over time? One vital tool is asset allocation - carefully dividing your portfolio over several markets, and rebalancing when they gain or lose share. Purchase a Trezor to keep your crypto safe: https://trezor.cryptonomics.space Please upvote on Steemit: https://www.steemit.com/@cryptonomics1  Watch on BitTube: https://bit.tube/theparadiseparadox Website: https://cryptonomics.space  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cryptonomics.space  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParadiseParadox

Is bitcoin going to zero in 2020? Probably not. I sat down with long-term Bitcoin enthusiast and smart guy, Chris Guida, to discuss this question. Chris's response was, the longer something continues, the more likely it is to continue. Bitcoin has been around for ten years, and so it's likely it will be around for ten years more. We also discussed the potential threats to cryptocurrency - some undiscovered bugs, states messing with it, sending NSA spies onto the dev team.  Purchase a Trezor to keep your crypto safe: https://trezor.cryptonomics.space Please upvote on Steemit: https://www.steemit.com/@cryptonomics1  Watch on BitTube: https://bit.tube/theparadiseparadox Website: https://cryptonomics.space  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cryptonomics.space  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParadiseParadox

  The other day I sat down with my friend Chris Guida, long term Bitcoin enthusiast, software developer and all-round nice guy, to discuss some questions about cryptocurrency that people had raised on the Internet. Please upvote on Steemit: https://www.steemit.com/@cryptonomics1  Watch on BitTube: https://bit.tube/theparadiseparadox Website: https://cryptonomics.space  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cryptonomics.space  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParadiseParadox Firstly, do we regret investing in cryptocurrency? Both of us started buying years ago, so the answer was a clear no. However, there are many people who didn't have the good fortune to buy so early. Chris says it's likely that the crypto market will come around again - just like with a traditional market, there's a boom and bust. It's easy for a lot of folks in the media to say that bitcoin is dead and will never come back - but literally hundreds of pundits have said that before, and it hasn't stopped crypto yet. We also discussed whether the crypto bubble of 2017 was a pump and dump scheme, a manipulated effort by whales and market makers, pushing money in and loudly and taking it out quietly. Wherever there are markets, it's almost guaranteed that people are trying to work them in their favour, but in this case it's unlikely that there's one grand conspiracy to push up the price. The price, and the bubble, is a result of a lot of individual actors, buying, selling, holding, and saying the truth or saying lies about what they're doing.

Patreon has blocked YouTuber Sargon of Akkad for dropping N bombs, calling it hate speech. Now many customers and creators are leaving Patreon even if they don't like Sargon. Turns out when it comes to people spending their money, they don't like being Patreon-ised.  Purchase a Trezor to keep your crypto safe: https://trezor.cryptonomics.space Please upvote on Steemit: https://www.steemit.com/@cryptonomics1  Website: https://cryptonomics.space  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cryptonomics.space  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParadiseParadox --- Sargon's rant: https://youtu.be/74llFWdeKNM?t=4171 Wikileaks Mastercard parody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzMN2c24Y1s Wikileaks bypasses financial blockade: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonmatonis/2012/08/20/wikileaks-bypasses-financial-blockade-with-bitcoin/#150ad8b67202 Satoshi advises against it: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1735.msg26999#msg26999 Removal of Infowars: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/aug/06/apple-removes-podcasts-infowars-alex-jones Luke Rudkowski demonetisation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb4swxN89Mw Jordan Peterson alternative to Patreon: https://www.dailydot.com/layer8/jordan-peterson-patreon/ Matt Christiansen and Jacqueline Hart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv7hvZee-PQ ShortFatOtaku MasterCard conspiracy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAM3RPRDncU

Since the dawn of man, and maybe a few hours before, people have been using psychedelic substances to expand their consciousness, give them a greater perspective, and get in touch with something divine. Psilocybe mushrooms, peyote and other substances were seen as holy, a sacrament, a way to connect something deep within us. These days, many might consider that superstition, but as the public discourse and awareness of psychedelics grow, more people are talking about the sacraments' relationship to spiritual experiences, and even contacting wise and ancient entities, with knowledge to impart and calm guidance. Some call them our ancestors, some call them "self-transforming machine elves". On this episode, Kurt interviews Peter, known by his YouTube channel 434, about his experiences talking to these spirits or angels during and after his mushroom journeys. Much like the mushrooms themselves, Peter is building a network, branching out to find like-minded individuals. We discussed a lot of subjects - the intelligence of plant and nature, how good and evil are very human concepts, near death experiences, and the origin of species. Welcome to another life-changing roller-coaster ride on this next episode of ... The Paradise Paradox! Watch Peter's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_-69pwiy8VGNB6kobm9Mw

 If you want to invest in crypto or stocks or even your own business, you need to get capital first. I know from experience that saving small amounts of money every week can add up over the years. But you gotta find that money to save, to put that money into a fund to buy your own financial freedom, and it all starts with paying yourself first, being conscious of your money, learning restraint, and being grateful. You Need A Budget review: https://beeverythingbeautiful.com/the-best-budgeting-app-to-get-your-finances-under-control Purchase a Trezor to keep your crypto safe: https://trezor.cryptonomics.space Please upvote on Steemit: https://www.steemit.com/@cryptonomics1  Website: https://cryptonomics.space  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cryptonomics.space  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParadiseParadox

In 2017, Kurt was deported from Mexico for overstaying his tourist card, serving as a warning to all those ex-pats who let their papers lapse. In the detention centre, he met many fascinating characters, a kind drug-dealing hippie, a Romanian credit card fraudster, many Central Americans and many Indian gentlemen, trying to get to the United States to earn an honest living. In this episode Kurt is joined by former Paradise Paradoxian, Mr. Aaron Battle, and we discuss being deported, the culture of bribery that exists in most of the world, how Trump's presidency has put pressure on the Mexican government, Mexico's new president, and all kinds of fun stuff. Join us for another involuntary world trip on ... The Paradise Paradox!

Is it possible to become financially free within 4 years, the same amount of time it takes to complete a university degree? Maybe. In December 2018, the crypto market is lower than it's been in 16 months. That will send many running, but for contrarians looking for an opportunity, it looks great. Of course, to take advantage, you need to be careful with your money. Pay yourself first, tighten your purse strings, and remember your legacy. Then, glory may await you on the other side. Little mistake... I said $10 in Facebook would have got you millions of dollars at IPO. It would have been around $900,000. Purchase a Trezor to keep your crypto safe: http://trezor.cryptonomics.space Please upvote on Steemit: http://www.steemit.com/@cryptonomics1 Website: http://cryptonomics.space Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cryptonomics.space YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheParadiseParadox

In March 2017, I lost all of my bitcoin on a Brazilian exchange. After 20 months of mixed emotions, frustration, confusion and peace, I finally got my bitcoins back. Let me tell you the story on this exciting episode of Cryptonomics! Purchase a Trezor to keep your crypto safe: http://trezor.cryptonomics.space Please upvote on Steemit: http://www.steemit.com/@cryptonomics1 Website: http://cryptonomics.space Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cryptonomics.space YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheParadiseParadox

A lot of people believe that money is evil, or the love of money is the root of all evil. I don't believe that. In fact, I think the opposite. Money is actually sacred - it's this potent condensed form of energy which can be used to benefit people. Money is powerful, and it's beneficial to show it respect. Let me tell you a story about what happens when you don't show respect for money, about how I lost my bitcoins. By the way, I did end up getting my bitcoins back; it just took a really long time. Purchase a Trezor to keep your crypto safe: http://trezor.cryptonomics.space Please upvote on Steemit: http://www.steemit.com/@cryptonomics1 Website: http://cryptonomics.space Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cryptonomics.space YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheParadiseParadox

Have you ever pulled on a door with a handle, only to realise it says "push"? What's the handle for? Have you ever had your washing machine lock its door on you, and then give you a really helpful message like "DOOR IS LOCKED"? People have these experiences all the time. Often they get frustrated. Sometimes they think "Aw geez I'm such a dummie for not knowing how to work this thing." But generally, it's not your fault. It's the fault of the designers for not keeping you in mind when they made the thing. A lot of newbies have the same experience with Bitcoin. Purchase a Trezor to keep your crypto safe: http://trezor.cryptonomics.space Please upvote on Steemit: http://www.steemit.com/@cryptonomics1 Website: http://cryptonomics.space Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cryptonomics.space YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheParadiseParadox Why aren't we seeing greater adoption of cryptocurrency?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrIul2OGsQE Dash vs Bitcoin - Ridiculous comments on Dash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzqGf_ak_2I

Months ago I talked about how to know when a market is overheated. It's a lot easier to tell when it's heated than when it's reaching bottom... People at the top are a lot louder, because they believe they're genius traders, they're rich and they've figured it all out. At the bottom, people aren't so public in admitting that they've lost thousands of dollars. So it gets quiet. And it has been quiet for the last month. Now with Bitcoin dropping again, it seems like nobody is even crying about their lost fortunes... Just declaring death once again. So has crypto reached a bottom? Purchase a Trezor to keep your crypto safe: http://trezor.cryptonomics.space Please upvote on Steemit: http://www.steemit.com/@cryptonomics1 Website: http://cryptonomics.space Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cryptonomics.space YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheParadiseParadox