The Nature of Words, Actions, and Ethics with Mike Brock (WiM468)

Mike Brock joins me for a conversation about the theory of knowledge, the role of social consensus in the meaning of words, where rights and ethics come from, the role of technology in moral sentiment, and how Bitcoin impacts the ability of the state to generate revenue.

Mike Brock leads TBD at Block, which focuses on decentralized finance. Mike has held a number of leadership positions at Cash App and was responsible for setting up Spiral, an open source initiative focused on a more accessible global financial system for the internet.

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// OUTLINE //
0:00 - WiM Show Intro
2:35 - Helping Lightning Startups with In Wolf's Clothing
3:22 - Introducing Mike Brock
4:33 - Coherentism vs Foundationalism
12:19 - The Meaning of Context
15:50 - Social Consensus and the Meaning of Words
22:34 - Political Power vs Physical Power
30:29 - Where Do Rights Come From?
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42:13 - Anthony DiClementi’s Biohacking Secrets
43:43 - What is Information?
55:00 - The Axiom of Action
01:08:45 - The Existence of Rationality
01:16:03 - Ethical Manifestation of the Axiom of Action
01:30:42 - Swan Bitcoin: Set up instant and Recurring Bitcoin Buys
01:31:37 - Bitcoin 2024: The Largest Bitcoin and Fintech Conference in the World
01:32:44 - Where Do Ethics Come From?
01:40:09 - Maximizing Individual Normative Experiences vs Life, Liberty, and Property
01:45:34 - The Role of Technology in Moral Sentiment
01:58:25 - Bitcoin and State Revenue
02:12:28 - What is Savings?
2:20:59 - Closing Thoughts

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