#11 - Erik Finman - Youngest Bitcoin Millionaire & Entrepreneur

Lev and Jules talk with Erik Finman about tech, cults, politics, and high art.

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0:00:22 - The Autistic Mercury / Extremely Online Community.

0:03:16 - Erik satirizing “New Money”.

0:09:18 - The Great Man Theory of History.

0:11:38 - Is Life Extension Tech being hidden from us?

0:12:42 - Erik’s Dr. Octopus suit.

0:14:23 - Erik’s interest in politics. Thoughts on Obama & Trump.

0:17:59 - China being smart & a massive threat to the US.

0:24:37 - Spiritual transcendence VS. Religion & the similarities + differences between the cults Aum Shinrikyo & RajneeshPuram (Wild Wild Country)

0:26:55 - Erik’s wish to elevate smarter people to positions within the govt.

0:27:57 - Who plays politics best? “Larger Than Life” charismatic showmanship VS. eating Corn Dogs at the county fair.

0:30:21 - Kanye 2024.

0:31:34 - Decentralized Localism VS. Elysium style top down govt w/ bug eating underclass.

0:36:11 - What policies would Erik enact if given political power? Using Coding Bootcamp business model for better education. Combining tax cuts w/ hiring incentives.

0:46:27 - Politics & social engineering.

0:51:02 - Art on the Blockchain & Erik’s thoughts on the importance of art.

0:53:32 - Erik’s favorite music. Lev talks about his admiration of the Kpop group “Twice” & Japanese City Pop youtube remixes.

0:55:50 - Japanese inspired meme culture & is relevance in the art world.

0:57:44 - The satirical quality of Dadaism. Modern Art resonating with our global consciousness.

0:59:56 - The state of today’s art establishment & the reaction of Gen Z VS. Millennials.