{"podcast":{"title":"Cypherpunk’d","slug":"cypherpunk-d-7048189","podcast_index_feed_id":7048189,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fountain.fm/ho65hsvrWmLjkhNBMKfI","website_url":"https://consensusprotocol.org/cypherpunkd/","image_url":"https://feeds.fountain.fm/ho65hsvrWmLjkhNBMKfI/files/COVER_ART---DEFAULT---bf05c26a-047d-46e9-9131-00d49d3d78b8.jpg","author":"cypherpunkd","episode_count":104,"summary":"Welcome to Cypherpunk’d, where we explore the intersection of privacy, technology, and personal freedom in the digital age. Hosted by Matty Ice, this podcast delves into the challenges posed by government surveillance and big tech’s intrusion into our lives. We bring you thought-provoking conversations with thought leaders, authors, computer scientists, Bitcoiners, entrepreneurs, and human rights activists who are at the forefront of the digital resistance. Each episode cuts through the noise to tackle critical topics like privacy, human rights, economics, cryptography, Web 3, Bitcoin, AI, and more. Our daily roundtable discussions offer deeper insights into current events, fostering open dialogue and defending the fundamental right to privacy. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a privacy advocate, or simply concerned about the future of personal freedom, Cypherpunk’d is your guide to understanding and navigating the complexities of the digital world. Join us as we explore the tools and ideas that empower you to protect your privacy and secure your future. To Connect With Us👇 Youtube: CypherpunkdTV X: @Cypherpunkd_ For inquiries, feedback, or to connect with us, feel free to reach…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-07T14:17:05.611911+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cypherpunk-d-7048189"},"episode":{"title":"Memetics | Knut Svanholm | Everything Divided By 21 Million | Episode 6 of 12","slug":"memetics-knut-svanholm-everything-divided-by-21-million-episode-6-of-12","published_at":"2025-12-24T21:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cypherpunk-d-7048189/memetics-knut-svanholm-everything-divided-by-21-million-episode-6-of-12","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cypherpunk-d-7048189","url":"https://cypherpunkd.podbean.com/e/memetics-knut-svanholm-everything-divided-by-21-million-episode-6-of-12/","audio_url":"https://feeds.fountain.fm/ho65hsvrWmLjkhNBMKfI/items/g2yFeGG7mdRtkH690y0y/files/AUDIO---DEFAULT---0c7e2112-c74b-4572-a378-34b7a3d9bbe2.mp4","summary":"In Episode 6 of our 12-part deep dive into Knut Svanholm's \"Everything Divided By 21 Million,\" we explore one of the most fascinating concepts in Bitcoin philosophy: memetics and the unstoppable spread of ideas. KEY TOPICS COVERED: • Richard Dawkins' \"The Selfish Gene\" and the birth of memetic theory • How ideas evolve and survive like biological genes • Martin Luther's printing press revolution: the original meme warfare against institutional power • Why bad memes survive (and how Bitcoin is different) • The Lindy Effect: predicting which ideas will outlast us all • Bitcoin as \"the mother meme\" spawning infinite derivative ideas • The orange pill paradox: once infected, there's no way back • Why Bitcoin isn't just code—it's literally part of your brain • Sound money as a non-aggression principle converted into mathematics • The difference between Bitcoin the network, Bitcoin the idea, and Bitcoin the abstraction MIND-BLOWING INSIGHTS: Knut drops nuclear truth bombs about why smart people say stupid things about Bitcoin, how the \"Bitcoin mind virus\" permanently rewires your thinking, and why understanding the difficulty adjustment algorithm is the ultimate litmus test for Bitcoin critics. We explore how Bitcoin isn't backed by energy—it's backed by human action. Your satoshis don't exist on a blockchain somewhere; they exist in your head as the secret you keep from others. This realization changes everything. \"We had this capacity all along. We just needed the corrective equation. The Beatles were right—all you need is love. We just hadn't found the equation for it yet when they wrote that song. And the equation is Satoshi's famous equation.\" ABOUT THE SERIES: This is Episode 6 of 12 in our comprehensive breakdown of Knut Svanholm's \"Everything Divided By 21 Million\"—o…","meta_description":"In Episode 6 of our 12-part deep dive into Knut Svanholm's \"Everything Divided By 21 Million,\" we explore one of the most fascinating concepts in Bitcoin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1248,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cypherpunk-d-7048189/episodes/memetics-knut-svanholm-everything-divided-by-21-million-episode-6-of-12/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cypherpunk-d-7048189/memetics-knut-svanholm-everything-divided-by-21-million-episode-6-of-12.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}