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Episode Synopsis
Curtis Yarvin—founder of Urbit, political philosopher and blogger formerly known as Mencius Moldbug, the man who coined the term “red pill” is known for his influence on thinkers like Peter Thiel and JD Vance. In this episode, he offers a critical analysis of America’s political and economic landscape. He critiques the MAGA movement, exploring the limits of democracy and the rise of oligarchy, the roots of Trump’s tariffs in mercantilist thinking, and the administration’s “vibe governing”.The conversation transitions to cryptocurrency, examining Bitcoin’s evolution, government regulation, and how Urbit could reshape digital identity. Curtis reflects on Urbit’s role in creating autonomous economic identities and the challenges of achieving product-market fit in web3.TIMESTAMPS00:00 The State of America: A Critical Examination07:59 Manufacturing and Economic Policy: A Mercantilist Perspective18:14 Power Dynamics: Authority, Democracy, and Oligarchy34:02 Vibe Governing: The Challenges of Modern Leadership34:53 Mercantilism: Successes and Failures40:41 The Future of Crypto and Bitcoin49:18 Urbit: A New Paradigm for Digital Identity01:08:30 The Vision for Autonomous Economic IdentitiesRESOURCESCurtis on X: https://x.com/curtis_yarvinSubscribe to Endgame: https://www.youtube.com/@endgamepodcast Amanda on X: https://x.com/amandacassatt Serotonin on X: https://x.com/serotonin Endgame on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iSvbKOJWoEPiAoGmiulkd Endgame on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/endgame-with-amanda-cassatt/id1801809440 Substack: https://substack.com/@UCInZsV3L1nDGoFjxoNUnPQQ
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