The End of the World as We Know It with Whitney Webb

SHOW NOTES: Whitney Webb is an independent investigative journalist who founded Unlimited Hangout, which covers intelligence, tech, surveillance and civil liberties. In this interview, we discuss the importance of independent journalism, the challenges of media manipulation and the rise of tyranny. We also talk about the risks of AI, the influence of powerful figures like Elon Musk and the need for public scrutiny, and the potential co-opting of Bitcoin by powerful institutions. THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: Iris Energy - Wasabi - Ledger - Unchained - Orange Pill App - Swan - SUPPORT THE SHOW: → Become a Patron: → Subscribe on iTunes → Leave a review on iTunes → Share the show out with your friends and family on social media → Drop me a line on hello@ → SUPPORT BITCOIN → Donate to OpenSats TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:08:10 Prep for crises; corruption 00:13:57 AI dystopia 00:28:17 Musk’s mask; decentralise power 00:41:41 Argentina, Milei, & the IMF 00:47:25 Bitcoin vs technocrats 01:03:52 Can Bitcoin win? 01:11:33 Prep against apathy WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW: → My website: → iTunes: → Spotify: → Stitcher: → SoundCloud: → YouTube: → TuneIn: LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES: → By guest: → By topic: → Transcriptions: WHERE TO FOLLOW ME: → Twitter: → Medium: @whatbitcoindid/ → Instagram: → Facebook: → YouTube: → Website: → Email list: LEARN ABOUT BITCOIN: → Step by Step Guide: → Training: → Resources: #Bitcoin #Finance #Economics **** “There is a fight being had right now about the future of Bitcoin and you have to decide which side you’re on.” — Whitney Webb Whitney Webb is an independent investigative journalist who founded Unlimited Hangout, which covers intelligence, tech, surveillance and civil liberties. In this interview, we discuss the importance of independent journalism, the challenges of media manipulation and the rise of tyranny. We also talk about the risks of AI, the influence of powerful figures like Elon Musk and the need for public scrutiny, and the potential co-opting of Bitcoin by powerful institutions. - - - - Whitney Webb left mainstream media to pursue independent investigative journalism, a decision driven by her commitment to sharing accurate information and encouraging readers to do their own research. In this interview, she highlighted the lack of coverage on certain topics by both mainstream and independent media. Whitney also emphasized the need to question the actions of those in power who have never been held accountable. We discussed the current state of the world, including the potential for global conflict and the rise of tyranny. Many people questioned the motives behind certain decisions made during the pandemic and raised concerns about the manipulation of information and the control exerted by those in power. We delved into the potential dangers of AI controlling and curating online content, as well as the cognitive impact of relying too heavily on AI. Our conversation shifted to the topic of Elon Musk and his mixed reputation. We questioned his true motivations and the extent of his influence, raising concerns about his ties to the government and his involvement in censorship on Twitter. Whitney highlighted the need to scrutinize the actions of powerful figures like Musk and not blindly trust their words. Finally, we talked about the potential co-opting of Bitcoin by powerful institutions and the need for people in the Bitcoin space to be aware of this. Whitney focused on the importance of personal responsibility and being aware of the push to regulate the internet and the destruction of the existing financial system. Powerful interests take advantage of events to grab more power, but their power grab can only succeed if we consent and give in to fear and panic.