The US elections has brought crypto back into the collective consciousness. Mental images of Musk and Trump arm in arm, busily tweeting crypto memes, require us to delve into the mysteries of this technological substance. What is it? Why is it so fascinating to founders and billionaires? Why do communists and socialists hate it so? We&apos;re here to explain. Related Links<a href='https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf'>https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf</a><a href='https://etscrivner.github.io/cryptocurrent/'>https://etscrivner.github.io/cryptocurrent/</a><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sovereign_Individual'>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sovereign_Individual</a>*** Tangled is a weekly podcast created by author <a href='https://jacklively.com/'>Jack Lively</a>. Short of founding a new party for politically homeless liberals, I’m recording deeply researched podcasts that dive at unexpected angles into timely issues. I also sometimes talk about writing. Join me here and get in touch to say hello. It’s lonely out there but you’re not alone. Subscribing to the podcast helps because the more subscribers we get, the more likely people are to find us. It&apos;s.... algorithmic. Jack Lively writes at <a href='https://jacklively.substack.com/'>https://jacklively.substack.com/</a>

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I am the author of the Tom Keeler series of thrillers. Short of founding a new party for politically homeless liberals, I’m now recording podcasts. I discuss the work of writing, publishing, politics and geopolitics, and themes around technology and culture. I do a lot of research for my novels and this material is finding its way into the episodes.&nbsp;Join me here and get in touch to say hello. It’s lonely out there but you’re not alone.***To submit a voice message with a question to be featured on the podcast, please visit: https://jacklively.com/tangled