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  • john-packel (25)in #california • 9 years ago
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    The Worst Day of My Life (actually an inspirational story)

    Preface: I wrote this a few years ago when my father-in-law was dying of cancer. Quora seemed like the only place for it. Now I'm curious how Steemers will like it... http…
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    • john-packel (25)in #introduceyourself • 9 years ago
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      Q: Who is the best new rock artist? A: JD McPherson: The Savior Rock and Roll Deserves

      The last time I saw a band twice in a week was 1986. Hüsker Dü was and still is one of my favorite bands. The first and only time I saw a band I’d never heard of twice in one…
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      • john-packel (25)in #education • 9 years ago
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        Why Financial Apps Are Nothing Without Knowledge: A call to action for financial inclusion by doing

        I originally proposed this idea with PayPal but it’s really better suited to Bitcoin / crypto. "The biggest barrier to full financial participation is not a lack of Wi-Fi—it’s…
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        • john-packel (25)in #privacy • 9 years ago
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          "Privacy is not 'important': it is a necessary foundation for the existence of the human species." - John McAfee. Critical truth or ranting of a wild man?

          This is from a fascinating episode of the wonderful James Altucher Show podcast. "Privacy is not 'important': it is a necessary foundation for the existence of the human…
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          • john-packel (25)in #libertarian • 9 years ago
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            “The libertarian, anarcho-capitalist utopia – tax starvation of the state - is retarded.” Do STEEMers agree or disagree?

            Philosopher of technology (my appellation, not his) Vinay Gupta (@leashless) makes a very convincing case in the excellent Ether Review podcast below that: “We need to think…
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            • john-packel (25)in #decentralization • 9 years ago
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              Most disagree with Peter Thiel that "competition is for losers" & monopoly is good. Do STEEMers think decentralization is inevitable and will end duopolies like $GOOG & $FB in online ad revenue?

              That's to say: most people accept the conventional "wisdom": monopoly = evil, whereas capitalism = perfect competition = good/progress/"don't be evil", etc. "If you want to…
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