Fri, 19 February 2021
Jason Hartman reminds investors of the opportunity of a lifetime, a 5,000 year lifetime with interest rates at historic lows. Is there a second phase to the great American pandemic migration? How do we wage a peaceful revolution? Larry and Jason take a thorough walk through the swamp of politicians and questionable practices in DC and throughout the US. Webinar: jasonhartman.com/empowered Key Takeaways: [2:00] Questions from the Happy Hour segment on Jason Hartman’s Youtube. [4:30] What are big tech companies afraid of? [8:30] Lowest interest rate in 5,000 years. [13:20] “We are geo-independent!” Larry Klayman [16:30] The founding of Judicial Watch. [19:00] What kind of revolution are you talking about? [23:55] What in the constitution gives judges life tenure? [27:45] Larry discusses some of the tyranny in legislative branches. [35:00] Do you recognize this government as your own? Websites: Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN |
Fri, 12 February 2021
Saifadean Ammous, the author of The Bitcoin Standard, joins Jason to explain the three basic functions of money and why this matters with Bitcoin. Will Bitcoin push out the role of central banks? If so, why would the government let Bitcoin exist? Saif continues discussing the government’s role or ability to have a role in cryptocurrency, specifically Bitcoin. As well, what is time preference, and how does it differ from inflation? Key Takeaways: Saifadean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard [1:00] Money has three basic functions of money: [3:45] How does Bitcoin act as a base layer of money, similar to the central banks' settlement layer? [8:00] Why would the government let Bitcoin exist? [17:00] Have you been bitten by the Bitcoin bug? [17:25] Could the government make Bitcoin illegal? [29:45] Is there a distinction between time preference and the time value of money, aka inflation? [31:45] Saifedean’s wife sells the chair he’s sitting on out from underneath him. [32:10] Art on the gold standard, will it stand the test of time? [41:20] “A lot of people prefer to laugh than to think.” -Saifedean on Hedonism Websites: Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN
Direct download: HS_Saifedean_Ammous_Bitcoin_Standard.mp3
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Fri, 5 February 2021
Plagues have always been a part of the human experience, but the seriousness of COVID-19 is rare. Jason Hartman talks with author and professor, Dr. Nicholas Christakis. Dr. Christakis shares bits from his book Apollo’s Arrow: The Profound and Enduring Impact of Coronavirus on the Way We Live. As well, Jason probes Dr. Christakis of the blueprint of a good society - from selections of Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society. Key Takeaways: [1:00] Unpacking: Apollo’s Arrow [2:45] What’s the severity of Coronavirus in comparison to past pandemics? [5:45] Dr. Christakis debunks some COVID-19 myths. [9:30] There are two critical epidemiological properties to understand about a virus: the infection fatality rate and the contagiousness (R-Naught). [14:45] The modern mind thinks science and tech have already solved all significant issues. [16:15] We are fortunate to be in a period when a vaccine can be made available in real-time. [17:45] What is “good behavior” for surviving COVID-19? [21:30] The real estate industry is being reshaped, as it always has in times of pandemics. [25:00] Talking about Blueprint, The Evolutionary Origins of A Good Society. [26:50] What’s the forbidden experiment? [28:45] A perfect natural experiment. [34:20] That good feeling you get when in the presence of your friends was shaped by natural selection. Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN |
