I was just thinking about how much I miss you in the podcast world and then I found this. Holy shit. After binge listening to so much of your work during the panini I was close to tearing up hearing your voice again. I’m so, so happy you’re back. The series is perfect too.
I don’t have anything insightful to post, but I did want to echo what everyone else is saying: it’s so much fun having PJ back in my life. This sounds weird, but I feel like I was missing a friend.
Hi PJ - Really enjoying the new podcast. Also really resonate with reading books people specifically recommend, I've added Big Magic to my list. I was wondering if there's a book you or others would recommend about cryptocurrency for those new to it, written from a neutral stance. Thanks for all your work!
Welcome to Substack! I've missed you and your voice, PJ. I just binge listened to all of the episodes. I don't have a ton of interest in crypto as much as I enjoy your reporting. I will hoard episodes and play them at half speed just so they last longer. :-)
I think Cas Pian got something wrong in the most recent ep. He said something to the effect of, crypto wont change out psychology in the same vein that no technology has. I think a bunch of tech has changed our psych. Facebook, the endless scroll of social media, phones in general, to name three.
Currently catching up with the series and enjoying it so far! If you're interested in hearing from more skeptics I can't recommend Dan Olsen (Folding Ideas) and his video "Line Goes Up" enough.
Like Cas, I had long had a skepticism of Crypto scams but kept hope for the technology. Olsen's video led me down a rabbit hole where the more I learn about blockchain technology the more I become convinced that it's increased applications add little value or are outright dangerous.
I've been subscribed since the beginning, but through some quirk of how my podcast app works, heard this one for the first time when flying from HNL to LAX and ended up in my 'downloaded' queue.
One, I'm definitely going to join as a paid subscriber. I've missed P.J. so much.
Two, I'm joining because I want to be a part of the community, and share feedback, which P.J. says he reads. Because this episode was indulgently long and tangient-filled, but surprisingly light on substance. And by that I mean, so much time was dedicated to Cas Piancey as a notable skeptic, and I didn't hear anything especially insightful or provocative from the guy. Unless crypto is so hype-driven that someone going "but maybe" counts as a controversial opinion?
I'm engaged by the state of Hawaii itself to help everyday citizens understand crypto, but as a born and raised journalist, have always had a skeptic hat on. I would love more substantive critique's of the space. More Cas Piancey but getting more into the weeds.
P.J., I'm certain you've come across "Line Goes Up" by Folding Ideas. This massive, 2+ hour YouTube essay is what planted the strongest seeds of skepticism in my mind. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. Even putting myself in the headspace of a true believer, I couldn't credibly respond to a lot of what he asserts:
I was just thinking about how much I miss you in the podcast world and then I found this. Holy shit. After binge listening to so much of your work during the panini I was close to tearing up hearing your voice again. I’m so, so happy you’re back. The series is perfect too.
I don’t have anything insightful to post, but I did want to echo what everyone else is saying: it’s so much fun having PJ back in my life. This sounds weird, but I feel like I was missing a friend.
Hi PJ - Really enjoying the new podcast. Also really resonate with reading books people specifically recommend, I've added Big Magic to my list. I was wondering if there's a book you or others would recommend about cryptocurrency for those new to it, written from a neutral stance. Thanks for all your work!
Welcome to Substack! I've missed you and your voice, PJ. I just binge listened to all of the episodes. I don't have a ton of interest in crypto as much as I enjoy your reporting. I will hoard episodes and play them at half speed just so they last longer. :-)
I think Cas Pian got something wrong in the most recent ep. He said something to the effect of, crypto wont change out psychology in the same vein that no technology has. I think a bunch of tech has changed our psych. Facebook, the endless scroll of social media, phones in general, to name three.
As another Theranos encounter story: https://www.askamanager.org/2021/10/when-the-red-flags-are-even-more-ominous-than-you-know.html
Love this guest!
Currently catching up with the series and enjoying it so far! If you're interested in hearing from more skeptics I can't recommend Dan Olsen (Folding Ideas) and his video "Line Goes Up" enough.
Like Cas, I had long had a skepticism of Crypto scams but kept hope for the technology. Olsen's video led me down a rabbit hole where the more I learn about blockchain technology the more I become convinced that it's increased applications add little value or are outright dangerous.
I've been subscribed since the beginning, but through some quirk of how my podcast app works, heard this one for the first time when flying from HNL to LAX and ended up in my 'downloaded' queue.
One, I'm definitely going to join as a paid subscriber. I've missed P.J. so much.
Two, I'm joining because I want to be a part of the community, and share feedback, which P.J. says he reads. Because this episode was indulgently long and tangient-filled, but surprisingly light on substance. And by that I mean, so much time was dedicated to Cas Piancey as a notable skeptic, and I didn't hear anything especially insightful or provocative from the guy. Unless crypto is so hype-driven that someone going "but maybe" counts as a controversial opinion?
I'm engaged by the state of Hawaii itself to help everyday citizens understand crypto, but as a born and raised journalist, have always had a skeptic hat on. I would love more substantive critique's of the space. More Cas Piancey but getting more into the weeds.
P.J., I'm certain you've come across "Line Goes Up" by Folding Ideas. This massive, 2+ hour YouTube essay is what planted the strongest seeds of skepticism in my mind. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. Even putting myself in the headspace of a true believer, I couldn't credibly respond to a lot of what he asserts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ_xWvX1n9g
When is the next episode dropping?