Mentor Sessions Ep. 021: Bitcoin’s Fight for Freedom: Alex Gladstein on Human Rights, IMF Debt Traps, and the Trojan Horse Effect

What if Bitcoin isn’t just for Wall Street, but a shield for freedom and human rights? In this explosive BTC Sessions interview, Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, unveils how Bitcoin empowers activism, defies censorship, and challenges the IMF’s debt traps. From broken economies to authoritarian regimes, it’s not about getting rich—it’s about surviving inflation, tyranny, and financial oppression. Gladstein reveals how giants like Vanguard and BlackRock adopting Bitcoin unknowingly spread decentralization and freedom technology, acting as a Trojan horse against the International Monetary Fund’s predatory system. Discover how Bitcoin could free nations and individuals from debt traps, reshaping global finance and human rights. Ready to escape the fiat matrix? Watch now for a mind-blowing take on Bitcoin’s revolutionary power!

Key Topics:

• Bitcoin as an activist tool

• Censorship resistance and decentralization

• The IMF’s debt trap history

• Trojan horse effect of institutional adoption

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Intro: Bitcoin’s Role in Freedom

Gladstein on Bitcoin as a tool for activism and dissidents.

• 00:01:27 - Beyond Tech Bros: Bitcoin for All

Why Bitcoin isn’t just for the privileged.

• 00:03:39 - Financial Privilege Exposed

How financial privilege blinds critics to Bitcoin’s value.

• 00:06:43 - Censorship Resistance in Action

Bitcoin’s power for activists under oppressive regimes.

• 00:14:20 - Oslo Freedom Forum Insights

Stories of censorship resistance from activists.

• 00:32:14 - IMF Debt Traps Unveiled

The IMF’s predatory lending and debt trap legacy.

• 00:52:46 - Bitcoin vs. IMF: El Salvador’s Fight

Can Bitcoin free countries like El Salvador from the IMF?

• 00:59:01 - Trojan Horse of Freedom

How adoption drives decentralization and freedom.

• 01:00:50 - Bitcoin’s Unstoppable Future

Why governments can’t stop Bitcoin’s rise.

• 01:02:31 - Open-Source Money’s Power

The gift of Bitcoin’s programmability.

• 01:03:05 - Closing: Get Involved Today

Gladstein’s call to join the Bitcoin revolution.

About Alex Gladstein:

• Chief Strategy Officer, Human Rights Foundation

• Twitter: @gladstein

• Website: https://hrf.org/ Donate: https://hrf.org/btc/

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 020: Decentralized Health: Dr. Ahmad Ammous on Bitcoin, Diet, and Breaking Free from Big Pharma

Why is modern medicine failing us? In this explosive BTC Sessions interview, Dr. Ahmad Ammous, an internal medicine expert, reveals how pharmaceutical corruption has hijacked healthcare, pushing pills over real solutions. He uncovers the power of the paleo diet, animal protein, and sunlight exposure to reverse chronic disease and boost testosterone levels. Dr. Ammous exposes the dangers of blue light, the importance of the microbiome, and why lifestyle medicine beats alternative medicine hype. But here’s the kicker: Bitcoin could fix it all by decentralizing health, breaking free from fiat incentives. Ready for a decentralized health revolution? We dive deep into how sound money aligns with sound living. Watch now to rethink health and wealth!

Key Topics:

• Paleo diet and animal protein

• Sunlight exposure vs. blue light

• Pharmaceutical corruption

• Lifestyle medicine for chronic disease

• Microbiome and testosterone levels

• Bitcoin and decentralized health

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Intro: The Corrupt Medical System

Dr. Ammous calls out the captured medical system.

• 00:00:43 - Meet Dr. Ahmad Ammous

His journey from internal medicine to truth-seeker.

• 00:01:23 - Paleo Diet Awakening

How the paleo diet sparked Dr. Ammous’s health revolution.

• 00:03:15 - What Is Internal Medicine?

A breakdown of his hospitalist role.

• 00:05:45 - Corruption in Medical Guidelines

How Big Pharma funds flawed guidelines.

• 00:09:25 - Animal Protein and Fats

Why animal protein is key to health.

• 00:10:22 - Sunlight Exposure Benefits

The science behind sunlight exposure and energy.

• 00:16:33 - Blue Light Toxicity

How blue light wrecks your mitochondria.

• 00:25:35 - Chronic Disease and Lifestyle Medicine

Why lifestyle medicine trumps pills for chronic disease.

• 00:30:21 - Microbiome Matters

Diet and light’s impact on your microbiome.

• 00:38:17 - Testosterone Decline

Fixing testosterone levels with diet and light.

• 00:40:37 - Bitcoin’s Healthcare Future

A decentralized health vision with Bitcoin.

• 00:48:57 - Budget Health Hacks

Affordable ways to get animal protein.

About Dr. Ahmad Ammous:

• Internal Medicine Specialist

• Twitter: @AmmousMD

• Instagram: @AmmousMD

• Website: https://ammousmd.com/

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Mentor Sessions Ep.019: Phil Champagne on Bitcoin vs Altcoins, Decentralization, and Satoshi Nakamoto

Bitcoin is the only cryptocurrency that matters—but why? In this must-watch interview on BTC Sessions, we sit down with Phil Champagne, author of The Book of Satoshi and Bitcoin vs Altcoins, to uncover the truth. Phil breaks down the critical role of decentralization and proof of work, explaining why Bitcoin’s security and network effects are unmatched in the blockchain world. He exposes the flaws of altcoins, showing why they can’t rival Bitcoin’s dominance. From Satoshi Nakamoto’s incredible design to the failures of fiat currency, Phil delivers a masterclass in cryptocurrency fundamentals. Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or a seasoned hodler, this discussion will deepen your understanding of why Bitcoin stands alone against altcoins and centralized systems. Don’t miss out—watch now!

Key Topics:

• Decentralization and Proof of Work

• Satoshi Nakamoto and Craig Wright

• Bitcoin’s Security and Network Effects

• Altcoins vs Bitcoin

• Fiat Currency Failures

• 00:02:02 - Craig Wright and the Second Edition

Phil discusses how the Craig Wright controversy inspired updates in the second edition of The Book of Satoshi.

• 00:05:01 - Why Satoshi’s Identity Doesn’t Matter

The focus shifts to Bitcoin’s functionality and why speculation about Satoshi’s identity is secondary.

• 00:05:43 - Bitcoin’s Lasting Strengths

Phil outlines the qualities that have kept Bitcoin robust and relevant for over 15 years.

• 00:06:01 - Decentralization and Proof of Work

A deep dive into how decentralization and proof of work underpin Bitcoin’s security.

• 00:07:01 - What Are 51% Attacks?

Phil explains 51% attacks and Bitcoin’s hash power as a defense against them.

• 00:08:35 - The Blocksize Wars and Bitcoin Cash

The pivotal blocksize debate and the Bitcoin Cash fork’s lasting implications.

• 00:12:15 - Lightning Network: Scaling Bitcoin

How the Lightning Network tackles Bitcoin’s scalability issues for broader adoption.

• 00:14:19 - Network Effects Driving Bitcoin

The role of network effects in cementing Bitcoin’s value and dominance.

• 00:16:07 - Psychology of Crypto Speculation

Insights into how human behavior fuels speculation in the cryptocurrency market.

• 00:20:02 - Bitcoin as a Savings Tool

Phil presents Bitcoin as a powerful long-term savings technology.

• 00:44:00 - XRP’s Centralization Exposed

A critique of XRP’s centralized design under Ripple’s control, compared to Bitcoin’s ethos.

• 01:02:41 - Bitcoin’s Transparency Edge

The importance of transparency and accountability in Bitcoin’s ecosystem.

About Phil Champagne:

• Author of The Book of Satoshi and Bitcoin vs Altcoins

• Twitter: @egg_descrambler

• Website: https://philchampagne.com/

• Books available on Amazon

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