Dr. David B. Collum - The Great Bamboozle: Shattering Denial & Facing the Truth

Dave takes you down the darkest goddamn hole he's ever gone down. In this captivating three-hour rip, Dr. David B. Collum and I explore the perplexing question of how individuals can be led to make decisions that ultimately prove self-destructive and antithetical to their own interests and values. Dr. David B. Collum, MA, MS, Ph.D. is a Professor at The Cornell University. He received a Doctor of Philosophy from Columbia University in the City of New York. His research interests are Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Physical Organic Chemistry, Organolithium Chemistry, Organosodium Chemistry, Kinetics, Reaction Mechanism. With Dave's background in Austrian economics and his vast knowledge of history, he offers a unique perspective that will leave you questioning the world around you. Strap in, open your mind, and prepare to embark on a journey that will challenge your beliefs and expand your understanding of history's lessons in the Great Bamboozle with Professor David B Collum. This episode is brought to you by River. With 100% full reserve custody and zero fees on recurring orders, River allows you to buy and mine Bitcoin with ease. Plus, River offers unparalleled service and functionality, including tax optimization, entity accounts, inheritance planning and instant buy volume.  Use this link (River) to get started and get $5 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin or miners at River. For the ultimate in Bitcoin security and design, check out the COLDCARD hardware wallet from Coinkite. With built-in sleep-at-night technology, it's the only dedicated air-gapped, ultra-secure hardware wallet for Bitcoin.  Coinkite is a leader in security and hardware manufacturer, est. block 141,000. Maker of some of the most iconic Bitcoin products, such as OPENDIME, COLDCARD, BLOCKCLOCK, SATSCARD, TAPSIGNER and SATSCHIP. For a discount use this link: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/B81AD35FE804254094F9 Network with fellow Bitcoiners in Austin, Texas. August 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2023.  BITBLOCKBOOM IS NOT A SHITCOIN, NFT OR BLOCKCHAIN EVENT. Join is for the 6TH YEAR AS WE TALK ABOUT BITCOIN! The last weekend in August. Gary Leland who’s been on the show twice for two fantastic conversations has rented an entire town for the welcome party that Thursday night. GRAB YOUR SPOT NOW Use the code Matrix or the link in the show notes for a 10% discount on your tickets at https://bitblockboom.com/?coupon=matrix Follow Dr. David B Collum on Twitter: @DavidBCollum Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter: @CedYoungelman Follow the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter: @_BitcoinMatrix