Over the Wall with Rob LoCascio

How do we picture a financially free world? In our current status, does identity privacy truly exist? In this episode, Rob and Charles tackle challenging the status quo with the Web 3 systems. Listen closely as they discuss its implications on inclusivity, governance, and identity under this ecosystem and how Cardano aims to solve the pressing issues of the design areas to make this feasible.

Key Highlights:

[03:08 - 05:32] - The bitcoin movement proved that it is here to stay. It is an industry to be taken seriously.

[09:59 - 11:55] - The winners of the online world are centralized companies. Web 3.0 focuses on undoing this by enforcing decentralization and a token-based economy through blockchain.

[16:59 - 18:57] - In the blockchain system exists transparent logic, which allows control over data transmission and availability.

[21:17 - 23:45] - Cryptography now focuses on new capabilities and building on the next generation of identity.

[39:23 - 30:10] - Cardano came about from solving three design areas - scalability, interoperability, and governance.

[40:54 - 42:59] - Facebook or Google should not decide your identity, but in Web 2.0, the vast majority of utility about you is heavily controlled by third-party actors.

Tweetable Quotes:

"It [decentralizaton] is really been a game of how do you make it better, faster, cheaper? It's also a game of how do you make it more accessible? And also a game of how do you make it secure, because the problem is, the bigger these things get, the larger their attack surfaces are. And there's no accountable party for when they fail." - Charles Hoskinson

"One of the big design areas that we have to figure out as an industry is how do we build protocols where the bottom up can maintain the systems, upgrade the systems and keep them competitive, and create reliability and security as if there was a centralized custodian, but no one's in charge?” - Charles Hoskinson

“We shouldn't live in a world anymore in a world that has overwhelming data and digitization to say, ‘Trust us.’ ” - Charles Hoskinson

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This week's guest is a man who has made an enormous impact on the world of culture, media, fashion and beyond. Michael Clinton has served as executive vice president at not only Condé Nast but also their direct competitor Hearst. He was the publisher that grew GQ to be the iconic publication it is today. Not only that, he is a prolific photographer, writer and world traveler. His story will push you beyond your comfort levels.
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This week I speak with Sun Microsystems founder Scott McNealy. Scott is a Silicon Valley legend. He stands alongside Steve Jobs and Bill Gates as one of the pioneers of the tech space and his thoughts on how to run a company still inspire me today. I even hosted the very first LivePerson code ever written on a Sun Microsystem server. Needless to say, talking to him and getting to pick his brain was an exciting glimpse into how one of the original founding tech companies came to be and how he made tough important decisions to keep them going along the way. Hope you enjoy the episode!

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On this episode, I spoke with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a neuroanatomist and author with years of experience in understanding and unpacking the intricacies and details of the brain and mental health. We talked about her incredible path from early career to her breakout TED Talk and book on witnessing her own stroke. We also talked about how we can take each part of our consciousness and brain and actively get them to work together more cohesively. She is a fountain of wisdom and information and it as an honor to speak with her. Really hope you enjoy the episode!

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The markets had been brutal, given the fluctuating conditions, pressing political issues, and fiascos all around. How do we navigate through this when it comes to business and investments? In this episode, Rob and Anthony advise listeners to be patient, size appropriately, and ignore the market drama. The risk involved with cryptocurrency investment requires the participation only of the brave and patient. With this, listen in as Anthony provides his insights into what’s ahead in the technology sector.

Key Highlights:

[02:04 - 05:39] - The key is to choose realism over philosophy when navigating the market. Have a plan and be more patient when things go wrong.

[06:20 - 08:40] - Be wary of confusing brains with a bull market. Understand the risk involved and be cautious of the cash flow.

[17:08 - 19:00] - When the business comes crashing down, the greatest bull market run in your life can happen. Don’t pretend that you know everything.

[21:31 - 23:14] - Cryptography requires adaptation and faith. This game is not for the impatient and fearful.

[26:38 - 27:58] - The administration is making a mistake by being indifferent to the stock market and failing to understand the harmony between Main Street and Wall Street.

[28:45 - 30:22] - Reclaiming America’s former glory requires strong-willed political leadership.

[37:02 - 39:05] - Anthony shares how he entered politics during the Trump administration, got blasted, and moved forward.

Tweetable Quotes:

"In the beginning, I was super frightened Rob, I made all of the classic bad decisions, overreacting to my emotions, and all the fear... And so you could be philosophical about that. Or you can be realistic, I'm going to choose realism over philosophy." - Anthony Scaramucci

"You're in a situation right now where a lot of really good things are happening, but current market sentiment is very negative... But if you're not patient, you can't be in this market.” - Anthony Scaramucci

“If you're not failing a little, you're not really living, you're not pushing yourself to where you can go.” - Anthony Scaramucci

“You don't wallow and you don't play the victim, you know? And you go forward.” - Anthony Scaramucci

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