Basecamp for Men E276: Diving Into A.I.

E276: Diving Into A.I. with Special Guest Pamela Leslie

 

E276 Introduction

We seem to be at a critical juncture in both the narrative war and in the evolution of our existence here in this planet. A changing of the guard, as they say.The old systems, whether that is money or tech or medicine, to name just few, are crumbling under the weight of both bureaucratic bloat and just plain ole graft and corruption. You can see it in real time, each one of us as witness.

Futurists are lined up seeing either the new golden age or a technocratic nightmare, depending on which inputs you put in your brain. The decentralized revolution with Bitcoin at the center are creeping towards center stage and mainstream awareness. It is, in many ways, inevitable.

And along with the decentralized revolution and people first systems there sits AI, or LLM as they are properly called. Chat GPT, Grok, Claude, and even the Chinese Communist Party‘s Deep Seek, to name just a few.

At first glance, it looks like robots are going to take over the world. This too seems a bit inevitable. But if technology has taught us anything, it is that although there are dangers in emerging technology, there are also incredible gifts for humans. What are those gifts? Sometimes it can be hard to tell as first-uses for the early adopters sometimes give way to radical new ways of seeing and doing things as the global village adopts and innovates with the new technology.

I must admit, I was resistance to all the LLM at first. But as someone who creates lots of content on a regular basis, I can see how much packaging and marketing this content will be streamlined with proper use of a LLM. I just need to learn how to do it.

I was fortunate enough to meet my guest today, who teaches a class for newbies on how to get started using any of a number of these LLM’s for better productivity and a bunch of other things. The future is now Basecampers and I don’t know about you but I would rather start early and understand the changes that are happening than sit on the sidelines imagining the worst.

I hope enjoy the episode.

Pamela Leslie Bio

Pamela Leslie is a wife, mother of five, and dedicated advocate for personal, relational, and societal self-governance. As Executive Director of the Center for Self Governance and a holistic health coach, she blends practical leadership with a passion for wellness and civic empowerment. Pamela loves sunshine, mountains, beaches—and Bitcoin.

E276 Final Thoughts

Well I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. If you want to take an Introduction to AI begineers course with Pamela on May 20th, simply go to www.centerforselfgovernance.com and sign up, it’s only $25 dollars. Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.

 

Basecamp for Men E275: Macroeconomics w/ Peruvian Bull

E275: Macroeconomics with Special Guest Peruvian Bull

 

E275 Introduction

Today’s episode is not really a Bitcoin episode per se. But rather a conversation with a very intelligent young man about what he sees in the macroeconomic environment as it relates to our future.

I have said that we will continue to feature Bitcoiners on this show. Not every episode. Basecamp is not a Bitcoin podcast. But I like what Bitcoiners bring to the table: street smarts, intelligence about monetary properties, intuition, and a healthy dose of optimism and foresight.

In my view, Bitcoiners are one of the only sub-groups bringing light and humor and insight into the narrative war. The fact that they are preaching adoption of the hardest money on the planet is almost the cherry on top, so to speak.

Between tariffs and de-dollarization and trade and narrative wars, it can be difficult to see clearly. We are in the cognitive dissonance phase for many people, certainly the normies are getting this in spades. A sort of WTF is happening vibe is all over the place.

This is where the stone-cold conviction of the Bitcoiners again stands alone. What other sub-group is cutting through the fog the way Bitcoiners are? None that I can see.

Let‘s get to our interview, it’s a good one. And once again, none of this should be taken as financial advice. I am not saying YOU should buy Bitcoin. I am a libertarian through and through. You do you Basecamper. I am simply sharing what I have found valuable. That is all. Enjoy the interview.

Peruvian Bull Bio

My guest today goes by the name Peruvian Bull. He is a former analyst in fintech and a writer on finance and monetary policy. He is also the author of the book The Dollar Endgame. Here is my interview with Peruvian Bull.

E275 Final Thoughts

Well I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did with the always insightful Peruvian Bull. To get his read on macroeconomics and what is happening with the dollar and Bitcoin, go subscribe to his Substack under Peruvian Bull. Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.

Basecamp for Men E274: Basecamp Classic

E274: Basecamp Classic w Paul Dunion

 

E274 Introduction

Today’s episode is a Basecamp Classic, meaning a replay of a top shelf episode from seasons past. I try to keep these to only 4 or 5 a year. I like to use them whenever we are a little low on content. I have a bunch of good interviews coming up but needed something this week. Plus for the new listeners, you may have missed a few gems from back in the day.

This episode is a really good one. It’s from all the way back to season two. The original title was E 46: Wisdom for Uncertain Times w Special Guest Paul Dunion. It is a fitting theme for today, the episode holds up well all these years later, and Paul has always been one of my favorite guests to interview. You genuinely feel you are sitting around the fire with a true master. Enjoy this Basecamp Classic.

Basecamp for Men E273: Men and the Soul’s Journey

E273: Men and the Soul’s Journey

 

E273 Introduction

Today’s episode is both a new wrinkle and a bit of a throwback. I am being interviewed by Beth Marten, which is something we don’t often feature here on Basecamp, me on the other side of the interview.

Yet, it also a throwback to earlier days here on Basecamp as Beth and I get into men’s work, male initiation, the archetypal Hero, and why the journey of the Soul is so important for humans.

E273 Final Thoughts

Well, I hope you enjoyed that conversation. I love sitting on the other side of the interview, especially when I get someone I really jive with like Beth. If you like her stuff as much as I do, go subscribe to her excellent podcast The King Hero’s Journey.

 

Basecamp for Men E272: Getting Out of Our Bubbles

E272: Getting Out of Our Bubbles w Special Guest Jennifer Galardi

 

E272 Introduction

It is one of the things that mark the times. This Great Awakening. Where something that you thought was solid turns out to be a castle made of sand. This awakening is hitting every ideological group all over the world. The irony is that it seems that the more each group feels they are safe, the sooner that this transformative wave hits their so-called safe haven.

What is each camp being asked to wrestle with? There is certainly a high road to shoot for but that does not mean there is not uncomfortable truths or difficulties navigating this culture war. Far from it.

I have spoken about this many times before but I think it bears repeating. The times are requiring a lightness and nimbleness that we have not been too accustomed to. To be heavy with righteousness or ego or anger will not serve us.

For example, many people said foolish things over the pandemic. Present company included. Some were sure that the jabs were going to save us all. They were wrong, obviously. We don’t need to rub their noses in it, as long as they are honest and not trying to save face saying they were never like that. You were. We saved your old tweets and posts and text messages. Let’s move on.

I believe that as fast as things seem to be moving now, my sense is that something even more accelerated is just on the horizon. And I am not talking about a horizon of years but a horizon of weeks and a few months. We all have some hunches and instincts and inner knowing about what this might mean. But if this Great Awakening has taught us anything, it’s that God does indeed work and move in mysterious ways.

I am personally filled with gratitude for being on this journey with you all. I never in my wildest dreams thought I would be gathering my thoughts each week with a microphone (now two microphones with The American Pulse) and checking in with you.

There will be many revelations and “ah-ha’s) in the coming days and my hope and prayer for you and your loved ones is that they are at a speed that you can integrate and make sense of. We will be here on Basecamp looking for the common ground, the Truth, and the uplifting, inspiring narrative that will take us to our shared ,bright future. Thank you Basecampers and I wish you all Godspeed and alignment.

Jennifer Galardi Bio

My guest today is Jennifer Galardi. Jennifer is a writer and content producer in the area of health and wellness. Her work has been featured in such publications as the Epoch Times, The Federalist, the New York Sun, and Blaze Media. She also serves as the daily politics and culture writer on 19fortyfive.com. Here is my interview with Jennifer Galardi.

E272 Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. To find Jennifer’s work and writing, simply go to www.jennifergalardi.com. Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.