GM NOSTR. It dawned on me that I never did a proper #introductions and have basically been writing notes into the void… My name is Tyler. I'm mostly interested in venturing further down the endless bitcoin rabbit hole, riding bikes, listening to weird music, and understanding human psychology. My girlfriend and I are working to escape the fiat hellscape and build a better future. Happy to be here ✌🏼

GM Nostr. This weekend it really hit me just how powerful of a combo nostr + bitcoin is. Let’s keep building the future we want to see. This is the way 🫡

“I'm too woke for the conservatives and too based for the progressives.” Couldn’t have said it better myself View quoted note →

This is a very thought provoking convo. While I’m trying to stay away from the black pill narrative (selfishly for my own personal sanity), Mark makes a lot of compelling points. I think it’s important for people like him to continue to keep the bitcoin community in check. The future is not going to be this cypherpunk utopia where bitcoin fixes everything. Sure, it’s great if our bags get pumped. But what type of world is that going to create? At what cost? A lot to chew on. Great work as always Danny. View quoted note →

Drake filing a federal defamation lawsuit against UMG might be the biggest bitch move in all of hiphop history. We’re witnessing a generational L in real time. As an OG Drake hater for over a decade now, watching his demise throughout 2024 was very validating. But it’s now at the point where I genuinely feel sorry for him. He is clearly spiraling and obviously needs professional help but it doesn’t seem like he’s in a place to receive it. Kendrick was really on some anime villain shit by trying to help out the dude after completely destroying him. “Therapy’s a lovely start But I suggest some ayahuasca, strip the ego from the bottom”

As someone who’s life aligns pretty well with this chart, I would argue there is a direct correlation between time at home and someone’s mental health. People working from home since 2020 are completely losing touch with reality (myself included). It sounds nice and has its perks at times but is completely unnatural and enables screen addiction/dopamine loops. You become a slave to your algorithm and whatever online echo chambers you find yourself in. Also, you have have zero social interactions outside of whoever you live with whether that’s partner, family, roommates, etc. I was lucky enough to have found the bitcoin/nostr community and am building my way out of this trap. But many are not even aware of how fast their mental stability is declining. View quoted note →

It's pretty terrifying for people to come to the realization that the stability of our entire global economy, and by proxy our entire social fabric that holds the world together, lies in the hands of a small group of people who exhibit clinically psychopathic behaviors and symptoms (see below). We're all passengers on a plane that has been hijacked by insane people yet most of the passengers aboard don't even realize it. Meanwhile, the powers that be are in the cockpit doing blow, taking shots, and having a great time with no intention of trying to land the plane safely beacuse they're too fucked up and don't care. The few that understand how dangerous this situation is are just stuck trying to build a way to get off of this plane. For reference: "Psychopathic behaviors are characterized by a combination of emotional detachment, interpersonal manipulation, and a disregard for societal norms or the rights of others. Individuals with psychopathy often exhibit superficial charm, appearing confident and charismatic while using these traits to manipulate others. They frequently lie and deceive without guilt, driven by a grandiose sense of self-worth and an inability to feel empathy or remorse. Their emotions are shallow, often displayed superficially or faked to suit their needs. Behaviorally, psychopaths are impulsive and prone to reckless decisions, often engaging in risky or illegal activities without considering the consequences. They may exhibit irresponsibility, failing to honor commitments or manage personal obligations, and can display aggression or violence with little provocation. A parasitic lifestyle is common, where they exploit others for financial or emotional gain. They are often fearless, unafraid of danger or punishment, and struggle with poor behavioral control, leading to frequent outbursts or impulsive acts. Psychopathy is assessed through tools like the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R), which identifies traits in two areas: interpersonal and emotional detachment, and impulsive, antisocial behaviors. While psychopathy overlaps with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), it places greater emphasis on manipulative and calculating behaviors, as opposed to the impulsivity and emotional reactivity more typical of ASPD. Some psychopaths function successfully in society, using their traits to achieve personal or professional goals, while others engage in more overtly harmful or criminal acts."

Being relatively new to the bitcoin space, one of the overarching observations I’ve made is that it reminds me a lot of high school. This isn’t an inherently good or bad thing. There just appear to be a lot of different cliques and infighting between groups of people. Yet, at the end of the day we all represent the same entity. When our football team plays the rival school across town, we’re all cheering for the same team. But the day to day social ecosystem of bitcoin is a web of people all with different guiding principles and agendas.

GM NOSTR FAM. I’M SO GRATEFUL TO BE PART OF A COMMUNITY THAT IS BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE FOR HUMANITY. P.S. THIS BOOK IS AMAZING AND THIS COFFEE GOT ME TYPING IN ALL CAPS LIKE I’M @ODELL OR SOMETHING

This is one of the big sticking points I find when discussing bitcoin with friends and family. The concept of “risk” is completely relative. Our society is brainwashed to believe that diversification is the safest way to mitigate risk. Meanwhile, being talked down to like a child and being told that putting all your eggs in one, volatile, basket (that preserves purchasing power and wealth) is extremely risky. Sigh. View quoted note →

Merry Christmas #nostr fam 🎄🎅🏼

You know you’re in a fundamentally broken system when thinking logically and rationally is considered “radical”

I have not been using this platform effectively at all. Really just jotting down a few random thoughts. New Year’s resolution: actually engage with people on nostr

Kendrick drops an album out of nowhere as Bitcoin is about to hit 100k. Hell of a start to the weekend 🫡🫡

MMUUUSSSTTTAAARRRDDDDD

System of a Down will always have a special place in my heart. They were the band in my adolescence that opened my mind to listening to heavier and more experimental music. SOAD was the mainstream gateway to so many other artists that shaped my world view. And more than likely planted some of the earliest antiestablishment roots in me. Eventually, those roots allowed me to be open minded enough to embrace the idea of bitcoin.

Every time I listen to Toxicity front to back I’m genuinely shocked by how ahead of it’s time the entire album was. Unfortunately, it’s content is more relevant today than it was 20+ years ago.

Just realizing I’m probably the only federal government employee on #nostr (that doesn’t work for an intelligence agency 😅). And yes, I understand I’m a walking paradox… but more to come on that later. I’m writing about working in the government contracting space through the lens of a bitcoiner. It might be a little bit as life has other priorities at the moment. Stay tuned ✌🏼

The end of the government’s fiscal year is a fire drill for every appropriated agency to allocate any remaining budget. Often times to contracts where the funds are not actually needed. The “use it or lose it” system does not incentivize appropriated agencies to spend taxpayer dollars efficiently

Turned on the presidential debate just to see how long I could last watching the clown show and I couldn’t even make it through the pre-debate coverage. Jesus christ I forgot how garbage mainstream media pundits are. Only makes me appreciate #nostr more. We’re living in a completely different world