Best PStuart Buckland Podcasts (2024)

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VALE: Vernor Vinge - creator of a "Technological Singularity" 43:36

6M ago43:36

43:36

Science fiction legend Vernor Vinge inspired the title of this podcast - and his influence extends far beyond fiction. His novella "True Names" gave readers a first taste of the metaverse, and in a 1993 talk for NASA, Vinge described a 'technological singularity' - a time when computers get so good so fast that they 'run away' from human control. I…

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Cryptonomics - So long and thanks for all the grift! 27:19

8M ago27:19

27:19

Mark started working with cryptocurrencies back in 2014. Ten years at the coalface has convinced him that - despite incredible promise - cryptocurrencies are pwned by gamblers and grifters. After a decade advising financial institutions, regulators and cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, Mark explains why he's chosen to leave it all behind - and might ne…

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The Next Billion Cars - What Happens in Vegas, Part DEUX! 22:03

8M ago22:03

22:03

Despite some new car announcements from Honda, this year's Consumer Electronics Show reveals a stagnant automotive sector that seems to have lost its way in the transition to EVs. Co-host Sally Dominguez, Special Correspondent Drew Smith and Mark Pesce find a few bones to pick with the future on offer in Las Vegas - but a surprise from Sharp left t…

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CES 2024 - What Happens in Vegas, part one! 17:44

8M ago17:44

17:44

The Consumer Electronics Show is one of the biggest conventions in the world, featuring gadgets of every size and description. It’s also the most important car show in the world. Cohost Sally Dominguez, special correspondent Drew Smith and host Mark Pesce share some of their highs and lows of this year’s show. For more information about this podcas…

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The Next Billion Cars - Year in Review (2023) 31:50

9M ago31:50

31:50

The year of 'brolectrification', artificial intelligence working its way into car dashboards, a Chinese EV invasion - and Cybertruck's domination. At the end of 2023, what have we learned? Co-host Sally Dominguez and Special Correspondent Drew Smith sit down with Mark Pesce to augur the entrails of a very weird year, then look forward to the 2024 C…

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BONUS EP: Tip for Superpowers School Podcast - featuring Mark Pesce 45:36

9M ago45:36

45:36

RESHARE! Thanks to Paddy Dhanda for having Mark Pesce on his Podcast Superpowers school - we're happy to be sharing here! 🎧 Follow Superpowers School Podcast on: 👉 Apple 👉 Spotify 👉 YouTube 👉 Newsletter In this exclusive interview, Mark Pesce shares his journey of writing his new book published by the BCS, "Getting Started with ChatGPT and AI Chatb…

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Chasing the Technology - 'Autonomous Agents' reach critical mass 24:15

9M ago24:15

24:15

Autonomous agents - computer programs that can think and act for themselves - have been an impossible dream for almost forty years. Suddenly, they're easy to create - and being weaponised as agents of mass disinformation. In this final of our three-part miniseries on AI, we look at the power - and peril - of autonomous agents, a technology that wil…

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The Gunpowder Plot - How Meta put an AI chatbot on your smartphone and changed the game 17:38

10M ago17:38

17:38

While everyone was going gaga over ChatGPT, Meta - the former Facebook - rewrote the AI playbook with LLaMA. Small enough to run on a smartphone, LLaMA gives us a glimpse of what the world will look like at the end of next year - with AI chatbots everywhere, inside almost everything. LLaMA and its tiny kin are amazing - but are they safe? On this s…

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When It Changed -- How ChatGPT became the fastest growing app ever. 17:25

10M ago17:25

17:25

On 30 November 2022 startup OpenAI released ChatGPT, resetting expectations for artificial intelligence. Only one year later and billions now have access to ‘good enough’ AI, resetting our expectations for what computers can do - and leaving us wondering how we’ll adapt to this latest breakthrough. On this first of a three-part miniseries, we explo…

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The Wind and The Willow: Doing the Salmon 35:30

10M ago35:30

35:30

Stu, Ben and Matt get together to give their fat old man opinions on cricket in the first of what I'm sure will be a very short series of cricket podcasts called "The Wind and the Willow" Aussies still coming down from World Cup wonder, Head has gone right off and thanks for the laughs England. The Wind - the wafty nonsense coming out of our mouths…

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The Next Billion Cars - "Hard Questions" 40:24

10M ago40:24

40:24

While they've worked together for five years, Mark, Sal and Drew have never met face-to-face - until this show. Eyeball-to-eyball they ask one another some 'hard questions', and learn some hard truths about the state of micromobility, EVs - and the future of the transition that may be better for the auto industry than for the planet. For more infor…

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Stu's Pointless State of Origin 1 review 4:57

1+ y ago4:57

4:57

Look at the episode title. Everything you ned to know is there! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/whats-the-go. Want to help this show be better? Subscribe so we can afford to replace ourselves with better hosts! https://plus.acast.com/s/whats-the-go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Blanket Rainbow Flag 44:07

1+ y ago44:07

44:07

Can rainbow flags nullify the effect of a prominent homophone? Can you really just decide an Ashes series doesn't count? Can dead mining magnates nail clutch plays under pressure? Matt, Rich and Stu answer these questions and more in the latest episode of everyone's favourite half-arsed sport podcast, "What's the Go?" Support this show http://suppo…

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The Perfect Splat 43:40

1+ y ago43:40

43:40

Various bits of sport chat (bizarrely enough) as well as the question "is it nice or creepy to enjoy a friend's bumwarmth? If you enjoy this show you might like Stu's podcast "Bit Weird but Fair Enough (I Guess)" - Matt, Ben and Rich are regulars on it! https://podfollow.com/bit-weird-but-fair-enough-i-guess Support this show http://supporter.acast…

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Meninga'ing a Joke 42:55

1+ y ago42:55

42:55

Matt, Ben and Stu convene to discuss feisty B-ball action, boanthropy in the AFL and ya gotta know when to Meninga a situation. Plus Stu does his long-awaited pun! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/whats-the-go. Want to help this show be better? Subscribe so we can afford to replace ourselves with better hosts! https://plus.acast.com/s/w…

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RCP - Some Canadian Bloke 26:00

1+ y ago26:00

26:00

A random Canadian bloke calls in on his drive home from work and offers his thoughts. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/whats-the-go. Want to help this show be better? Subscribe so we can afford to replace ourselves with better hosts! https://plus.acast.com/s/whats-the-go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Scrum Off! 39:57

1+ y ago39:57

39:57

It's a supremo stoush, league in Las Vegas and where are our women's tennis players? Proudly sponsored by Chimpbet Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/whats-the-go. Want to help this show be better? Subscribe so we can afford to replace ourselves with better hosts! https://plus.acast.com/s/whats-the-go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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Turks of the Mind 40:27

1+ y ago40:27

40:27

Not going to lie - this is amazing content. Sport, whimsy and some deadset yucks. I should be a PR person with this sizzle, right? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/whats-the-go. Want to help this show be better? Subscribe so we can afford to replace ourselves with better hosts! https://plus.acast.com/s/whats-the-go. Hosted on Acast. See…

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Thunder Nuggets 43:57

1+ y ago43:57

43:57

Welcome to the brand-spanking, all-new, high-falutin', turbo-charged What's the Go? poddie! Stu, Matt, Ben and Rich look at all that has happened in sport. Then they talk about it, wouldn't be much of a pod if they just looked at it. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/whats-the-go. Want to help this show be better? Subscribe so we can aff…

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Bonus Ep! Horace Dediu in conversation with Drew Smith 1:00:51

1+ y ago1:00:51

1:00:51

SPECIAL EPISODE. We were so happy with Special Correspondent Drew Smith’s rich and powerful interview with Horace Dediu, we wanted to share an episode featuring their complete conversation. Drew Smith sat down for an hour-plus interview with Horace Dediu, the ‘father’ of micromobility - Horace coined the word! - exploring its origins and future. Al…

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The Next Billion Cars - Micromobility, and the ‘Rest of World’ 46:18

1+ y ago46:18

46:18

What is ‘micromobility’? It’s a philosophy that emphasises choice and urban-centered design in our transportation networks and transport options. Drew Smith speaks with Horace Dediu, the ‘father’ of micromobility, about its origins, his critique of the new generation of EV companies, and the way things must change in order to provide a transport fu…

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The Next Billion Cars - Hydrogen Vehicles: Liquid Dreams 39:36

1+ y ago39:36

39:36

Long-promised as the ‘fuel of the future’, hydrogen fails to live up to its hype. Co-host Sally Dominguez looks at the the future for big hydrogen-powered vehicles, speaking with Brendan Norman of Australian hydrogen vehicle startup H2X. Mark speaks to Romesh Rodrigo at Daimler Trucks Australia about the future of ‘liquid’ hydrogen - a fuel that ne…

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The Next Billion Cars: Electric Vehicles - Looking for a Charge 34:11

1+ y ago34:11

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The number of electric cars in Australia doubled in 2022 - yet it remains nearly impossible to buy the model you want, and the nation’s public charging infrastructure remains on the drawing board. Big things will need to change, quickly. Co-hosts Sally Dominguez and Drew Smith dive into the systemic changes needed to get these ‘batteries-with-wheel…

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The Next Billion Cars: The Future of Autonomous Vehicles - Learning to Crawl 36:36

1+ y ago36:36

36:36

The Next Billion Cars Mini-Series is BACK for another mini series. In this episode about the future of Autonomous Vehicles, Mark Pesce with co-hosts Sally Dominguez and Drew Smith explore what the future holds for the car industry and how we move. In the first episode, Mark and guests explore the future of autonomous vehicles. It all started in 201…

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What's happening to the way we work? 50:45

2y ago50:45

50:45

Work futurist Dom Price and resilience expert Sally Dominguez guide us through a new world of work, post-pandemic. Mark speaks with two leaders at the coalface, Julie Watkins, Chief People Officer of Uni Super, and Dr Rajkuma Buyya, Director of the Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems (CLOUDS) Laboratory, and a Redmond Barry Distinguished Profes…

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Will the next war be fought for control of semiconductors (Rebroadcast) 20:56

2y ago20:56

20:56

TSMC now makes the best computer chips - making Taiwan a prize that China needs in order to continue its rise as an economic and military superpower. Rebroadcast from June 7, 2021. The 2023 season of The Next Billion Cars is proudly made possible by our sponsors GIO Insurance and BMW. GIO has spent nearly 100 years continually developing our produc…

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A Brief History of the Metaverse: VIRTUALLY EVERYONE 47:05

2y ago47:05

47:05

In the 2010s, VR roared back into life with Oculus, Vive, WebGL and Hololens. Minecraft, Roblox and Fortnite gave millions a deep drink of the potential of the Metaverse. Facebook - renamed Meta - bet the house on the Metaverse. Where is the Metaverse headed? We hear insights from forty years of experts. For more information about this and all our …

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A Brief History of the Metaverse: Game On! And on and on and on... 46:17

2y ago46:17

46:17

In the early 2000s, the Metaverse blossomed into the foundation for a new generation of video games such as 'Ultima Online', and big data 'digital twins' like Google Earth. It's "Game On!" for Tony and Mark - and on and on and on and on... Featuring Raph Koster, Philip Rosedale, Ken Birdwell, Amy Jo Kim, Avi Bar-Zeev, Clay Graham and Justin Liang. …

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A Brief History of the Metaverse: Days of our Second Lives 42:54

2y ago42:54

42:54

In the second half of the 1990s, VRML became the platform of choice for 'virtual worlds' filled with 'avatars' - digital representations of real people. The Web goes big - and stays big - yet VRML crashes back to Earth, as Second Life becomes the last best hope for the Metaverse. Featuring Neal Stephenson, David Frerichs, John McCrea, Jan Mallis, B…

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A Brief History of the Metaverse: DIY Metaverse 33:25

2y ago33:25

33:25

Tony and Mark - supported by a global community of technologists, enthusiasts and dreamers - brought 3D to the brand-new Web with VRML, creating the foundations for the “DIY Metaverse”. Featuring Owen Rowley, Linda Jacobson, John McCrea, Coco Conn and Neal Stephenson. Read the interview with Jaron Lanier in MONDO 2000 issue 2 that changed Mark’s li…

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A Brief History of the Metaverse: Military Metaverse 28:02

2y ago28:02

28:02

The technology behind the metaverse has its origins in the darkest days of the Cold War. This ‘Military metaverse’ gave birth to the Internet, transforming warfare - and, a generation later, online gaming. Featuring Michael Zyda. JCR Licklider – “Lick” to his friends and colleagues – is little-known but absolutely an essential figure in the develop…

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A Brief History of the Metaverse: What is the Metaverse? 32:00

2y ago32:00

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Welcome to the first episode of our new series, "A Brief History of the Metaverse". Mark and co-host Tony Parisi travel back more than a century to uncover the roots of the Metaverse. From pioneers Chip Morningstar and Randy Farmer, creators of "Habitat", the first massively multiplayer online environment, we learn the Metaverse has never been abou…

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Fool Me Once 5:24

2y ago5:24

5:24

A clever bit of AI software transforms my voice into a silky-smooth 'Lisa' - almost an archetypal radio host. In the near future, we'll be able to make ourselves sound - and look - like anyone else. How will we know if we're being fooled? To find out more about Lisa (sorry, Mark) and this show, check out https://nextbillionseconds.com If you enjoye…

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Metaverse and Weaponized Tech 58:12

2y ago58:12

58:12

With our new series 'A Brief History of the Metaverse' just around the corner here on The Next Billion Seconds, we thought we would share Mark's recent appearance on The Futurists podcast where some very relevant things are discussed! "Award-winning author and technologist Mark Pesce tells us about the deep history of today’s consumer technology in…

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In the Ops Room with Palmer Luckey 47:20

2y ago47:20

47:20

In this live interview with Oculus and Anduril founder Palmer Luckey - joined by Anduril Chief Engineer Shane Arnott - we look at the future of defense, geopolitics, and Australia's future in a transformed Indo-Pacific region. Have we shifted toward a defense-driven future? For more information about this and all our other Next Billion Seconds cont…

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How to be a Futurist 27:27

2y ago27:27

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Three big transformations - one that's has already happened, one happening now, and one about to happen - illuminate the path (and pitfalls) for those anyone who wants to articulate the future. Listen and learn how to be your own futurist! For more information about this and all our other Next Billion Seconds content, please check out https://nextb…

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TNBS Rerun - Will the next war be fought for control of semiconductors? 20:36

2y ago20:36

20:36

Mark delves back into the archives to bring you an episode that is particularly relevant to current events. TSMC now makes the best computer chips - making Taiwan a prize that China needs in order to continue its rise as an economic and military superpower. For more information about this and all our other Next Billion Seconds content, please check…

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Palmer Luckey Goes to War 30:44

2y ago30:44

30:44

At the age of 19, Palmer Luckey founded Oculus, bringing a comatose VR industry back to life. Will he do the same for defense - and has he solved Australia’s submarine problem? For more information about this and all our other Next Billion Seconds content, please check out https://nextbillionseconds.com The 2023 season of The Next Billion Cars is p…

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TNBS Rerun - Why Virtual Reality is cool again 42:33

2y ago42:33

42:33

VR roared back to life this decade due to the efforts of visionary teenager Palmer Luckey. Luckey built Oculus, sold to Facebook for $3 billion - then got fired. We talk to Palmer on next week's show. In this TNBS re-run, Mark revisits an old episode in which he talks to author Blake Harris whose book 'The History of the Future' looks at Palmer and…

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Are You Crypto Crazy? Put it Somewhere Safe 22:08

2y ago22:08

22:08

If you own cryptocurrency, where do you keep it safe? Who's responsible for the contents of your 'wallet'? Both 'custodial' and 'personal' wallets have strengths and weaknesses - which is right for your needs? Featuring author and entrepreneur Mark Jeffrey. Want to hear more about Mark and his knowledgeable guests on the topic of Crypto? You can fi…

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Are You Crypto Crazy? Hopium and Silver Linings 26:11

2y ago26:11

26:11

In the middle of a bad 'crypto winter', Mark and Josh go looking for good news. All this bad news has a silver lining, as folks wean themselves off 'hopium' into more realistic expectations for the future. Featuring Ampel E.P. Josh Butt and co-founder of Block Earner Jordan Momtazi. Want to hear more about Mark and his knowledgeable guests on the t…

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Horizon Report FY2023: The Stars Align for an Energy Transition 23:34

2y ago23:34

23:34

Caught between an energy crisis and a climate crisis, the Lucky Country has stumbled upon a unique opportunity to solve both problems with one solution — a complete electrification of our homes, saving us money while saving the planet. For more information about this and all our other Next Billion Seconds content, please check out https://nextbilli…

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Horizon Report FY2023: Fasten Your Seatbelts, It's Going to be a Bumpy Ride 19:46

2y ago19:46

19:46

Four huge trends will shape all of our lives over the next twelve months. This 'Horizon Report' provides the information you need to prepare for what looks like a bit of a rough patch of road directly ahead. For more information about this and all our other Next Billion Seconds content, please check out https://nextbillionseconds.com The 2023 seaso…

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Are You Crypto Crazy? Making Bank 19:49

2+ y ago19:49

19:49

Decentralised finance or 'DeFi' offers investors a way to earn great returns on their deposits without taking any of the risks associated with cryptocurrencies. Is this the sweet spot between risk and return? We explore two Australian companies that offer great returns - at minimal risk. Featuring Ampel E.P. Josh Butt. Want to hear more about Mark …

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Are You Crypto Crazy? Ethereum: The Big If 19:04

2+ y ago19:04

19:04

Ethereum marries money to code, creating 'smart money' that can think for itself, invest for itself, and earn a profit for itself. Ethereum was the future - five years ago. But with big problems to solve, can it remain top dog much longer? Featuring author and entrepreneur Mark Jeffrey. Want to hear more about Mark and his knowledgeable guests on t…

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Are You Crypto Crazy? Bitcoin: The Firstborn 22:29

2+ y ago22:29

22:29

How does Bitcoin work? Is it really worth anything, or could its value fall to zero? Why would 'value investor' Warren Buffet refuse a deal to buy all the Bitcoin in the world - for just $25? Featuring author and entrepreneur Mark Jeffrey. Want to hear more about Mark and his knowledgeable guests on the topic of Crypto? You can find Mark's previous…

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Turn off the Digital Licence NOW! 13:41

2+ y ago13:41

13:41

Since 2019, Service NSW has provided a Digital Driver's Licence (DDL). Today we learned it's extremely easy to counterfeit by anyone with modest technical skills. That's a huge security risk - for businesses and for ourselves! Read more at: https://blog.dvuln.com/blogs/servicensw-digital-superbad. For more information about this and all our other N…

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TNBS Rerun - Smart Money 34:14

2+ y ago34:14

34:14

In this third instalment of our Crypto re-runs, Mark discusses how cryptocurrencies blended with computer code create powerful ‘smart contracts’ - money that can think for itself, and act on its own. The 2023 season of The Next Billion Cars is proudly made possible by our sponsors GIO Insurance and BMW. GIO has spent nearly 100 years continually de…

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TNBS Rerun - Bananas for Bitcoin 40:18

2+ y ago40:18

40:18

In this second crypto-themed rerun in the lead up to our new series, "Are You Crypto Crazy?", we ask why has the world gone bananas for Bitcoin? Why do folks treat it like money? Host Mark Pesce explores the clever way Bitcoin employs consensus to create value. Featuring Ronald Tucker, Founder & Chairman-Emeritus at Blockchain Australia The new Nex…

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TNBS Rerun - Blockchain Beginnings 32:58

2+ y ago32:58

32:58

With the new Next Billion Seconds series "Are You Crypto Crazy?" coming soon, we thought we would warm up by revisiting a few episodes of Mark's previous series "Cryptonomics" In the first episode of that series, Blockchain Beginnings (released in August 2018), we learn how blockchains keep the books balanced - and lay the foundation for a revoluti…

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