John Vallis from Bitcoin Rapid Fire joins Josh and Dan.  This discussion is wide ranging and focuses primarily on the societal ramifications of a new ruleset that cannot be manipulated.  John has a profound ability to distill high level philosophical concepts into understandable truths.  We Cover: Bitcoin is Truth and Freedom Money Messiah Maps of Meaning Bitcoin as a civilizational shift Spiritual and Philosophical Musings  Cosmic Possibilites Blue Collar Bitcoin is powered by Coinkite Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence.  ColdCard can be used by beginners or advanced users. Don't risk your bitcoin with an inferior signing device.  We use ColdCard ourselves, and recommend it to friends and family.   If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiner’s home.   SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com ABOUT JOHN VALLAS: John Vallis is the host of both Bitcoin Rapid Fire and Closing the Loop podcasts.  John is a deep thinker with an interesting take on the intersections of philosophy, Bitcoin, and Religion.  He explores this in his essay, The Money Messiah.  We recommend you read it if this conversation interests you.   ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Bitcoin Rapid Fire Closing the Loop Maps Of Meaning Money Messiah TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow John Vallis @johnvallis EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com