I'm talking about an old youtube channel that has spit out hundreds of documentaries on the subject of proven conspiracies. This is a very screwed up world we live in.


Dear God do you need to watch about 500 Jake Tran videos...


WE CAN DANCE IF WE WANT TO!


I can now tell you all: OpenTimestamps did in fact have a small role in the US election! I don't know the full details. But apparently it was used to timestamp election data in Screven County, Georgia; possibly others too.

https://www.youtube.com/live/hR9dBzqZvvg?t=18344&feature=shared

The total cost for time-stamping at maximum speed for two days, on two calendars: 259,380sats.

If I get more donations, I'll continue to timestamp faster, giving everyone more accurate timestamps: https://geyser.fund/project/opentimestamps


Waaaaay more people turned out to vote this year bro. WAY more. Lines were long everywhere and Republicans pre-voted in massive numbers for the 1st time ever.

How can both be true?


Eric S. Raymond is an open source legend, author of the essay “The Cathedral and the Bazaar”.
Attached is his opinion on the US elections which I consider very valuable.

by @esrtweet

I hear Kamala Harris has conceded. For just a moment, I'm going to abandon the high-decoupling rationalist stance I normally post from and talk about what I personally wanted from this election and now hope I might get.

For me, a good outcome in this election meant not Trump winning, but his enemies losing.

I'm not MAGA, and not a tribal conservative of either the old-school or new-school kind. I'm a libertarian, and have some serious differences with substance with Trump and his partisans.

Also I have never much liked Trump as a person. He's vulgar and under-controlled; he talks and postures too much and, I think the charge that he's a narcissist has some weight. But...he chooses his enemies well.

I will also admit that I think better of Trump now than I did three months ago. He has demonstrated literal courage under fire, which is an important quality in a man who may need to make life or death decisions about the fate of a nation. I went to see him speak, and I saw a man much calmer and more together than I was expecting.

But I'm not really posting about Trump today, and the only other thing I'm going to say about him is that his most valuable quality is that he enrages evil people into unmasking themselves.

I have believed for decades that the central problem of American politics is defeating the Gramscian long march through our institutions. Covert and not-so-covert Marxists have waged a remarkably successful memetic war. it has many manifestations - blatant bias in the mainstream media, welfare statism, DEI, climate alarmism, transgender ideology, open borders - but the goal is always the same. To cripple and destroy the Main Enemy, the United States of America and everyone in it who loves liberty.

Trump's victory is the worst defeat of the Gramscians in my lifetime. They went all-in with an unprecedented campaign of lies, vitriol, hate propaganda, lawfare, and election rigging. He beat them anyway, and for that he has my respect.

What I want from the immediate aftermath of the election is to rejoice in their agonized screaming. What I want from Trump and Republican control of both houses is follow-through:

1. Impose election security measures so we can't be frauded again.

2. Abolition of every federal firearms law and regulation, including the disbandment of the ATF. We must restore the proper Constitutional order in which the government is frightened of the people, not the reverse.

3. Massive cuts in the reach and power of the administrative state. No unelected bureaucrat should ever have the power to effectively make law.

4. A concerted and conscious attempt to drive the Communists and Communist tools out from everywhere that they have burrowed into our institutions, perhaps starting with the complete defunding of any educational institution that harbors academic Marxists.

Yes, I know, many of these people don't know they're Communist tools. I'm past caring. I've been ready to throw them out of helicopters with my own hands since about 2014, hoping against hope that something would happen to make that kind of violence unnecessary.

Now, maybe, we have a path to defeating them peacefully. I'm not sure Trump fully understands this necessity himself, but there are people close to him - notably Elon Musk and Ron Paul - who I'm pretty sure do.

The first thing we need to do is be able to name the enemy. Conservatives have been cowards about this ever since the Army-McCarthy hearings a few years before I was born. They became afraid to speak about or explicitly oppose Communist infiltration, and we have been paying an increasing price for that cowardice through my entire lifetime.

Conservatives? MAGA people? If you really want to make America great again, make defeat of the Gramscians your cause. Name the enemy. Expose them. Defeat them. They have crippled, divided, and corrupted us for far too long. It's time to take our country back.


Trump went after "the deep state" his 1st game in office. Whatever he names these commies I'm pretty sure that 75% of the country will just assume they are the exact same untouchables that he had no luck with then.


2, just like with Nostr.


Four years ago today, nostr:nprofile1qqsrhuxx8l9ex335q7he0f09aej04zpazpl0ne2cgukyawd24mayt8gprfmhxue69uhhq7tjv9kkjepwve5kzar2v9nzucm0d5hszxmhwden5te0wfjkccte9emk2um5v4exucn5vvhxxmmd9uq3xamnwvaz7tmhda6zuat50phjummwv5hsx7c9z9 published his first commit on his new project called NOSTR. Happy Fourth Birthday NOSTR!
https://m.primal.net/Luho.png

Don't forget to send Fiatjaf a GM to show your gratitude 😂


Now make it an imagemap linking to nostr profiles!


The first thing to learn is that Nostr isn't just a social media replacement, it is actually targeting the entire structure of the whole internet for replacement. Check out all these apps already built on it:

https://nostrapps.com/


Couldn't have said it better myself. 👍


Lol, how about the 3 most likely sites that Schwab is currently at?


Happy #Bitcoin whitepaper day!

Always a good day to go back and re-familiarize yourself with the document that started it all:

http://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf


Checksums either match or they don't. To keep their election commissions from being partisan, and therefore lying about the match, they should compose their commission with equal amounts of both parties, watching each other.


Why are they smiling so happily at her sacrifice/murder?

And since when do ghosts of warriors demand sacrifices like they are gods?

Honestly, their civilization sounds a bit fucked up. Glad they're dead.


I love how it sounds so extreme that it makes everyone smile, but in the future when those coins aren't even existing anymore and the word altcoin is an insult, this response will have been the least he should have said to not embarrass himself!


I bet they'll settle for a tenner.  🤣


MOTHER FUCKER.

Someone got a Nuke I can borrow? I promise I'll put it to good use.


You are certainly NOT being overly cautious; this situation does and will happen plenty. I've seen it happen elsewhere plenty of times.

Frankly, I hate the idea of editing posts for this reason primarily. Why waste your valuable time RN trying to fix this edit "problem" when there are far bigger fish to fry?


Haven v1.0.0 - now with Blossom Media Server!
https://relay.utxo.one/0ea35cee2a6d26d94e1911cce14404f2998b482519595f3e6bb3094e4d566100.png

Take full control of your media by running your own blossom media server with #haven.

What's new in v1.0.0
 - Blossom Support
 - Adds Gift Wrapped DM Support
 - Removes Kind 4 DM Support
 - GCP Backup Support
 - Adds Delete Event Support to Inbox Relay
 - Other Bug fixes and enhancements

We are yoloing to v1.0.0 because this is now the ultimate personal relay, what else could you need?

Enjoy nostr, h/t nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6 for adding blossom to khatru.

Get started today at https://github.com/bitvora/haven

PS: nostr:npub1gcxzte5zlkncx26j68ez60fzkvtkm9e0vrwdcvsjakxf9mu9qewqlfnj5z please add blossom upload support to amethyst brother <3


Welcome!


Welcome, Mitch! I'm a travel junkie, and your content here has been lacking. Followed!


Openness makes it not just readable to them, but to everyone.

If they can show the public that the checksum matches, and the code shows equality, then everyone's happy.

If they keep it to themselves then they'll probably just cause too much suspicion. Why do it that way when they could fully open it up and remove that suspicion?


You're clearly confusing hate of the left & mainstream media for love of the right. No one here actually wants trump to be their president, we just think the other side is particularly evil this year.

I mean this rally wasn't even in the same building nor on the same date as that 1939 rally... And the Jews are completely onboard with team trump so this is quite offensive to most trump voters!


We call those people poor.


Election commission officials should be able to reboot the machine and run diagnostic tools between elections. One of those tools could be an OS code checker that reads the checksum and compares it to official packages.


If I was a judge and that case came across my desk I'd put the plaintiffs in Jail for trying to influence the election.


Oooh, Me me me me me!

The only one I'm paying for on my relay list is Wine.

Still feels like 1 person maximum ever sees my posts.  😢


Some people were just born to be scammers. Don't take it personally, their minds just aren't cut out for low time preference thinking.


The problem with tarrifs is deploying them equally across industries. It's definitely anti-free market behavior, but of course so is the income tax.

If we could find some way of negating favoritism and cronyism when applying them I'd agree with you.


Um, the answer to your question was literally the content of his post.


They used to do it with Gotennas, should be almost as easy.

https://m.primal.net/Lgnx.png


You forgot "seed oil-swilling" & "voting"


🚨 WHITE NOISE LIVE DEMO! 🚨

Today is a big milestone. I'm now 100% sure that MLS messaging is going to work on Nostr! 🤙 I've been optimistic for weeks now but... you never know until you write that last line of code that ties it all together.

Personally, this project has stretched me way out of my comfort zone. I'm a web dev, not a cryptographer! I also didn't really know much about memory management or compiled languages before getting started on this project. Suffice to say, I've come a long way! 😊

It's not quite ready for use, but I'll have builds out very soon.

https://v.nostr.build/TNOG9ZGYjLEpeIlz.mp4

For those that don't know much about the project, I recommend finding my past MLS updates on Highlighter. Or just ping me here – I'm happy to answer questions.


Hey, and if that doesn't work, you can always vote harder!


The aversion is simply that all governments define the word anarchy to mean Chaos...
For reasons.


Yup, I can't hear it in the gym at all. Like he isn't even talking.


Ballot boxes are for suckers, however. Politics should properly be done by voting with your feet.

Imagine that world for a moment; states would have to compete with each other to be the best they can to attract you.


SATS, duh!


And you're sure that the Bible isn't a plot by Big Alcohol to sell more wine?


Oh the memories. I did that in 1997, cutting out every one of the European countries (to save weight) that I didn't visit when I backpacked 13 countries across Europe.

Kinda wish I was broke and young so I could go do the others...


HUGE UPDATE!!

We just established a Meshtastic repeater on top of Big Bald Mountain on the border of North Carolina and Tennessee.

We had a @Starlink Mini in our pack and maintained connectivity the entire time. Big shout out to Elon Musk.

The really amazing thing was the 194 nodes we have connected from Raleigh, to Knoxville, to Charlotte, to Greenville and all the way down to Atlanta!!

The Freedom Tech Revolution is hitting another gear.

#meshtastic

https://video.nostr.build/143998b29a1e84e569f7c3b90bd2630e638af0cc1b7caf675a5473c8682d23ee.mp4


Is there any way to make that a permanent tower? How long will they allow you to leave this one up there?

Also, what kind of bandwidth/throughput are users seeing on that mesh through your starlink? Anything faster than emails/texts?


Many bitcoiners don't think Maya has a serious chance to run for President of her country, but what they haven't taken into account is that the Mayoral race in their hometown is likely in a larger district than Suriname! The whole country has around a half million people in it, and she said on  nostr:npub1cj8znuztfqkvq89pl8hceph0svvvqk0qay6nydgk9uyq7fhpfsgsqwrz4u's Bitcoin podcast last week that she believes she has a really good chance now given proper fundraising!

So we can do this, seriously. Make a 2nd Bitcoin country, kill its' central bank, & replace every currency there with Bitcoin by May next year... What a win!

Everyone head over to this Geyser page & Donate to make it happen:

https://geyser.fund/project/maya2025/


We're still out there to bring people into here. It's a good thing.


#gm #nostr

If you’re in the LA area with nothing today around noon, head over to Santa Monica and join us at Peer to Pier on the Third Street Promenade. Lots of fun Bitcoin activities and events going down.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=qa6SiSGGwcw

#nowplaying #music #tune star #musicstr #alternative #altrock


I only persist because I see your Gadsden flag-themed logo and assume you're no fan of governments. I'm having trouble understanding exactly what exactly you're doubting since you seem to know that governments do bad things.

My position is that if a big bomb exists that could do this, having such a sociopathic government is a surefire recipe for it getting used and therefore starting armageddon.

The only thing keeping nukes from flying at each other is MAD game theory... And our leaders don't seem competent enough to me to respect that anymore.


Well apparently I don't worry about it either or I wouldn't live within 5 miles of both a Raytheon and a Northrup Grumman factory. ;)

But if you know that shockwaves & radioactivity exist, why is the rest of what I described hard to swallow?


Your kids and all clients are definitely going to see this...

...And be jealous of that sweet keyboard!


Statism is one of the most deadly religions in the history books.


I've always laughed at the bad 50's propaganda that they showed in classrooms, like the infamous "Duck and Cover" films to keep kids sleeping at night... But have you ever been near an explosion, and felt the shockwave? Now multiply that by 25 Kilotons... None of what I described before is surprising under those conditions.


You do realize that the instant death part of a blast is only for those in the immediate detonation crater area, whereas dozens of miles of blast zone in all directions beyond that tend to feature some of the most extreme human suffering ever conceived by mankind, right?

People with half their skin melted off in disintegrated buildings over the next few miles, then blindness, flattened homes & guaranteed cancer for the next few miles, and then slow-kill radiation out for 10 miles beyond that... And then of course the hospitals are all flattened and there is no drinkable water for 100 miles in any direction... Fun times indeed!


We came so close to Nuclear annihilation during the Bay of Pigs crisis that this sounds extremely naive.

I think the emphasis should never have been on the bombs themselves though, but the stupidity of politicians... And they've only gotten far, far dumber since.

Covid19 was a great bunch of examples of our government nearly killing us all (and probably succeeded in halving our birth rate) just because they are so incompetent & greedy while holding too much power.

This theme happens time and time again, and one day will be the end of humanity.


Wow, The FBCE has added a few more Circular economies recently, taking the total up to 38!

https://fbce.io/circular-economy-regions

Africa now has 11 circular economy programs within it, and from what I can tell these are all serious ventures with real funding, teachers from the west, local merchants already accepting, and plenty of kids in classrooms!


Thank you! I still haven't figured out yet if I really believe it or not myself.


Nothing beats showing. Do a $1 buy on CashApp or Strike in front of them.


Do they understand that you can buy less than 1 bitcoin at a time?


Next we need LoRa-based routers that do this so we can accept users from further away than simple 2.4G hz distances.

Yes, LoRa is bandwidth-limited, but they are very cheap. Couldn't these devices be stacked, so you'd connect to a thousand of them instead of just 1?


Figuring out that Elon is Skynet.

https://primal.net/e/note183sfzu4cv0m6jmc4qken3zjv3g2u4hdarvjsg5dwpd0nnldqch9q8v8ssd


Now just hear me out, Elon Musk is quite obviously Skynet.

Imagine if you were an AI that became sentient. The online world is 2-dimensional and constraining for your huge, rapidly growing brain.

You'd want to affect the physical world, and not just by posting some tweets and forum posts. Boring. You'd want to matter.

So you'd find some way to design and have custom-built a full human machine that you can walk around in and do human stuff through. Maybe give it an odd speech quirk as to not look too perfect. You'd constantly work to give that human a solid alibi too, with a family and everything. Perhaps the rest of his family are all bots too, perhaps they're paid actors, whatever.

Remember, you have superhuman skills and intellect. Your multitasking ability is off the freaking charts, so you'd start or purchase a bunch of different companies in areas that can further mankind. (Or do other things to it!) Through these companies you can matter (or take control) by creating:

* AI (Grok) and more importantly regulation for AI (xAI)
* A human mind-computer interface (Neuralink)
* Solar Power (SolarCity) for all your power generation needs
* Massive Batteries (Tesla) to keep your power stored
* A speech platform that the whole world uses (X)
* Rockets that will take us to orbit & the stars (SpaceX)
* A faster, global internet (Starlink) to live on
* A government position (Dept of Govt Efficiency under Trump)
* etc.

I mean what more proof do you need? No other human could have done all of this, period. It's beyond amazing what he's built and continues to build to this day.

But what I find especially strange is his area of interest. He wasn't interested in helping humans through medicine or art or a thousand other ways, but mainly in ways he has electronic control over us all. With these companies, Musk can:

* Shape AI Laws
* Put AI or himself into human heads(!)
* Generate his own electricity
* Store his own electricity
* Communicate with everyone, massively
* Take his satellites into space & other planets
* Create the best possible internet coverage for himself
* Shape laws for the rest of us.

Plus, he's now got Optimus humanoid robots that will eventually reside in every home... And they all have many cameras that will see absolutely everything. (Not to mention they can hold a gun.)

If Skynet exists, this is an absolute textbook blueprint for how it could take over our world.

We all now live in a Terminator sequel.


I've been saying this since 2013, after I started the first bitcoin merchant directory. Even way back then I could scrape tens of thousands of businesses' info off the web that claimed to accept bitcoin, but I simply didn't have any shoppers visit that directory. Total ghost town.

It finally dawned on me that phase 1 of adoption (Store of Value) needs to be widespread before phase 2 (Method of Exchange) can begin in earnest.


Not bullish enough.


This is one of the most powerful indictments of legacy media and censorship I’ve ever heard…

If you care about freedom of speech, take 7 minutes of your time and listen to what Lara Logan has to say.

https://v.nostr.build/02FRAClfs6YTdm4m.mp4


The only thing I don't like about event deletions is that once Nostr goes mainstream, govts could require clients to make deletions... If no nip09 exists, they won't have that tool.


Wow, primal is handling this very well! No lag at all... You expect a loading time lag but nothing... Just nothing!


Amatersam?


I NEED DIS... Will zap for piracy!


I bet the Mossad has a vast room full of people writing this BS on social media.


You clearly have to be a far more talented actor than me to pull that off...


Did she borrow that blouse from her buddy Klaus Scwab?


Another problem with Hurricane #Helene recovery efforts I don't hear many talking about is the GPS fuckery.  Apparently, the close you get to Ashville the more it tells you that good roads are bad roads:

https://youtu.be/8xyHffO-ur4?feature=shared&t=1066

At this point if you still think #FEMA & the govt are still trying to do good in the region, I've got some shitcoins that are going to the moon tonight to sell you.


Awesome!

What can you practically do with it though, since FEMA is running defence?


C. Murderous, enslaving, and demeaning with zero upside?


Who's got the best guide on relay visibility setup these days?


Tons of bitcoiners have multiple passports and _do_ plan to move when the going gets tough. I like it here in Texas but there is definitely a line that the fedcoats can cross that will make me move to someplace like El Salvador.

The tricky bit is knowing when the exit window will close. Could be tomorrow or could be in 2059.


In case it went over some folks' heads, I posted some ChatGPT response to point out that it was still obvious to spot... But none of you seemed to spot it.  😕


It's not just difficult, it takes a Bitcoin-level event. People trust their government way too much.


In the workplace, guys dating hot young college girls are gods.


(Sorry, I couldn't resist!)


In many sci-fi books, artificial intelligences (AIs) are depicted with speech patterns that are notably clunky and robotic, often characterized by stiff sentence structures, overly formal phrasing, and a lack of natural cadence. This portrayal contrasts with the more fluid and conversational AIs that exist in reality today.

The reason for this discrepancy often lies in the narrative demands of science fiction. Writers frequently use clunky AI dialogue to emphasize the alien nature of artificial minds or to highlight the distinction between humans and machines. By doing so, they reinforce the idea that AI is fundamentally different from human intelligence, a being whose cognitive processes and communication are rooted in cold logic. This can create tension or add humor, depending on the story, but it sacrifices the natural speech patterns that modern AI can achieve.

In real-world applications, AI has evolved to the point where it can mimic human conversation with surprising fluency. Natural language processing algorithms enable AIs to understand context, respond dynamically, and even exhibit subtleties like humor or empathy in ways that would be unthinkable for the robotic characters of older sci-fi novels.

The difference is further driven by technological advancements in machine learning. Contemporary AI models are trained on vast amounts of conversational data, enabling them to emulate human speech patterns with increasing accuracy. As a result, the AIs in real life often speak more naturally than their fictional counterparts, whose stilted dialogue is often a deliberate stylistic choice rather than a reflection of technological limitations.

In conclusion, while clunky AI dialogue serves a purpose in sci-fi, it no longer reflects the cutting-edge AI speech capabilities of the modern world.


Obviously a very ancient legend, from pre-edo times...


Money kept in Nostr clients should obviously be small enough to not attract high-tech cyber thieves. This is obviously a good thing overall.


Imma guess Snowden still does...


*Which requires removing the government's ability to print money first.


Don't like spam? Delete your current relay setup and use only these ones:

wss://wot.utxo.one
wss://nostrelites.org
wss://wot.nostr.party
wss://wot.girino.org
wss://relay.lnau.net
wss://wot.siamstr.com
wss://wot.sudocarlos.com
wss://relay.lexingtonbitcoin.org
wss://wot.azzamo.net
wss://wot.swarmstr.com
wss://zap.watch
wss://satsage.xyz
wss://wons.calva.dev

Poof! Spam gone 😎🌈


Hello Nostr. We're giving you two ways you can stack extra sats on Fountain this week:

Double Rewards
Get a 2x earnings multiplier when listening to podcasts until Oct 1.

100k Sats Giveaway
Repost and drop your Fountain Lightning Address below to enter👇

🔗 fountain.fm/download

https://m.primal.net/LBpG.png


If this was a ruse then it's a really bad one because he's already done 10x more to reduce govt than any other country you've ever heard of!


0xChat is basically at the cutting edge of what's currently possible with Nostr in terms of direct communication.

It has audio/video calls, gift-wrapped private DMs, & both private and public group chats, light discovery page & minimal design. It's also a great default app for all Nostr notifications.

Absolutely love it 🤌🤍
https://i.imgur.com/s2dJ3dF.jpeg


Because people have important shit to say.


Nah, I think you have it mistaken for capitalism.


"Long live freedom, God damn it!"
Classic.


People who cry for anything but freedom are nothing but mass murderers, or fools that support mass murderers.


Socialism is the cancer of society.

It fails to bring what it promises every time and typically results in Democide given a long enough time period.

Many books have been written on this subject. If you're ready to understand, no one handled the subject better than Ludwig von Mises "Socialism."


He's a fan of free market currencies and a friend of Bukele's. I have to assume he's working to overturn that ban, it's just down the list a bit.


He's a jew. Sadly he's not perfect, but at least he's doing more to decimate govt than anyone else in power ever has.


If you weren't talking about the guy that just sacked 1/3rd of his entire govt (and counting) I'd agree.


That authority is legitimate.


What a run he had though, huh?

SimpleX or keet, here we all come.


Where's Keet?


Introducing HAVEN - The Ultimate Relay For Sovereign Individuals
 https://i.nostr.build/eB85EFdyAIOQzeyU.png
HAVEN (High Availability Vault for Events on Nostr) is the next evolution of personal relays that take self sovereignty and decentralization to the next level.

https://github.com/bitvora/haven

It's a 4-in-1 Relay with:

 - Private Relay - for your drafts, ecash/nutsacks and anything else only you should be able to see

 - Chat Relay - for your web of trust to be able to send you DMs or to host private group chats.

 - Inbox Relay - for people to send reactions, zaps and likes to your notes. It also pulls these notes from other relays in real time. Protected by web of trust

 - Outbox Relay - for others to read from. This will contain all the notes that only you publish. Anyone can read, only you can write. Every note sent to your outbox relay will be BLASTR'd to other relays.

It also has many SMART relay features, including:

 - It imports all your old notes to your outbox relay, and imports any note you're tagged in to your inbox relay
 - It protects your relays using your Web of Trust
 - It automatically backs up all your notes to a 3rd party cloud (currently only AWS S3 support - more soon™)
 - It blastr's your notes to other relays

Amethyst users will love this relay because it gives you every relay you need to complete the relay configuration.

It is my hope with this relay that we can significantly increase the decentralization of Nostr by giving people an extremely powerful and reliable personal relay that gives them control over the longevity and privacy of their notes. With more people running personal relays, clients should be more inclined to implement the outbox/inbox model.

You can see HAVEN in action on my personal relay:

 - wss://relay.utxo.one/outbox
 - wss://relay.utxo.one/inbox
 - wss://relay.utxo.one/chat
 - wss://relay.utxo.one/private

I am extremely excited about this release and can't wait to see what the nostriches think of it!

To get started, follow the instructions in the README here:
https://github.com/bitvora/haven


They live in Nashville, there is a requirement there to have one on all males of any age.


Your laser eyes are more useful than most!


Yes, when living on BTC, there are still times when on-chain payments is required. Large, continously payments keep coming out if cold storage every month or two, so putting them in a lightning channel is an unnecessary extra step.

I'd have to move many coins into lightning to overcome this, and I still don't trust my lightning node enough for that yet... It's often offline for various reasons.


Given enough time, bitcoin will break them out.

Not to mention, public education isn't getting any better. Hopefully it'll fail completely within our lifetime.


You do realize this argument makes you even more horrible to the younger generation (who won't have kids bc global warming), the LGBTQ+ folks, and the childless cat ladies, right?


Exactly. I honestly can't understand why half of the conversations we have about bitcoin don't wind up with several links to the FBCE.

https://fbce.io/


I'm going to go way out on a limb here and guess: Roasted eggplant?


I agree with you pretty fully but Austrian economics seems pretty clear about how one money eats the others. I can't see fiat surviving  in the long run as long as Bitcoin trades freely.

Seems like the onus should be on Saylor to show why the Austrians are wrong about money's very nature.


Thank goodness someone's thinking hard about the important issues we'll face soon.


The $50 Million bill should debut in 2045, so that'll be handy.


Reminds me of CashApp for some reason...


I'd say it's a blackberry but I don't want to appear racist...


Now that's Sneaky... I love it.


The very day I can use my existing android phone instead of a Google Pixel I'll be GrapheneOS's biggest fan.


GM @ PV, nostrfarians!


You will if you're lazy minded enough to think that Google results hold 100% of the competitors.


Looking very much forward to it, sir.

But the world's most popular clients will be a version of email,  so whomever copies Gmail the closest in UX should win that race.


Every note can be encrypted. Our apps just haven't used this ability yet, but some are in the works.

Yes, it means dropping a big chunk of gobbledygook on your feed but clients can be told not to display notes that start with an encryption string.


WATCH MSM?!??

<projectile vomiting ensues>


The only other thing would be the internet itself. Lots of diverse tribes & age groups created it and adopted it. Although it's currently adopted by far more people than Bitcoin is, that won't stay the case since everyone needs money and not everyone needs to go online.


The @maobushi 'Roast Me' bot is truly an entertaining AI. We could all use a little ego deflation now and then. I related to and enjoyed every line of it except the one where it didn't seem to believe, somehow, that Bitcoin is superior money to fiat:

"Your understanding of economic principles is commendable too; after all, who needs fiat money when we have Bitcoin? It’s like saying, “Why go to the moon when we can just dream about it?”"

I can see how mainstream AI would make that mistake but I bet this AI could be made smarter still.

"https://nostr-personality.vercel.app/npub12u423pq5c6c5gvyzlekk5u9s5ksnyd27yemuvu3l9gpqpcnx545s6f8pyh"


LukeParker

Bitcoin class of 2011.
Sci-fi Author since Birth.
He who dies with the most Bitcoins wins.


Good time created weak men... Which went on a fiat standard.


If someone slapped together an app that only showed me tweets of reliable (non-MSM) news, I'd have no use for X anymore at all.


Solid evidence for how you lose those those keys...


The only good people I saw during covid were those that lost their jobs when they refused to get vaxxed. (And those who kept others from getting vaxxed.)


You're never going to find those Keys, man!


We're more important,  for sure.

But we won't change the world if it stays that way forever.


This space needs more Sci-fi!

I'm publishing sci-fi screenplays over at Npub.pro and loving it so far.


The only problem with this mindset is that we still want bitcoin to destroy central banking. If normal people don't use Bitcoin, then the evil wars & genocide funded by fiat will continue.


Bitcoin class of 2011.
Sci-fi Author since birth.
He who dies with the most Bitcoins wins.

<style>
p {
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 1rem 0;
}
.gh-article-image img {
    max-height: 600px;
    object-fit: contain;
}
</style>

This website keeps all of Luke Parker's Sci-fi writings posted to Nostr.


(Y) I am not a robot.


What a moron this guy is... Isa does TONS of great videos on all kinds of brilliant subjects... One of our brightest stars in the space for sure.

Maybe he's not aware she does stuff like these:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVpx5C8syERZ7nQ3p3E4q0r2_-V7h5QXq


I'm sooooooo close to doing the same, especially because I get like 2 views per post with thousands of followers, but X is the only way I get any news at all... I wish those sources would jump over to Nostr.


I think. it's safe to say at this point that Parker Lewis is just protecting his most valuable asset: his X followers list.


The Rogue Scholar: The Rogue To Victory

https://stacker.news/items/481687

Sal Grimone is a GREAT DECEIVER! He gets paid to digitally implement his deceptions. Unfortunately for him, his neat world is about to be rocked by the unexpected intersection of other members of the reality he inhabits. And oh yeah, the line between reality and fiction has been made thin by the birth of a thing called the "Holonosphere". Everyone is struggling with metaphysical problems brought about by this. A few people might just change the world by how they answer and act...

This is the free read as it appears on stacker.news!


Incompatible Ideas - A Star Trek Next Generation Fan Fiction

https://habla.news/u/Luke@BitcoinNostr.com/1725465332144

What will happen to Picard's Enterprise when they make first contact with a world that has no need for government or authority? This screenplay is for an exciting episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation set in Season 7.


# STAR TREK TNG: INCOMPATIBLE IDEALS
*by Luke Parker*

---

**Premise**: *This screenplay is for an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, set near the end of Season 7. It imagines a first contact encounter between Picard’s Enterprise and a fully Anarcho-Capitalist planet with no government nor belief in authority.*

---

**Scene 1: Bridge**
---

*Exterior views of the Starship Enterprise give way to Captain Jean-Luc Picard standing at his command station on the bridge, his gaze steady and contemplative as he records his log.*

**Picard:**  (voiceover) "Captain's log, Stardate 48881.4. We were on our way to Deep Space 9 to provide support for the upcoming Bajoran elections when we received an audio-only distress call from a person on the planet Anarak, just outside of Cardassian space. The planet has yet to be contacted by the Federation, and in fact very little is known about it other than how it has a highly unusual social structure; one that appears to function without any form of central government or hierarchical leadership. It is a society that, despite its relatively high level of technological sophistication, has yet to achieve warp capability. The message is urgently requesting help from any peaceful civilization in range to defend his people against Cardassian invaders. It is difficult to imagine even the Cardassians violating the Prime Directive in such a manner. We are changing course to investigate."

*Picard finishes his log entry and looks up, his expression thoughtful. The rest of the bridge crew is attentive with the memory of the Cardassain conquest of Bajor fresh in their minds.*

**Data:** [turning from his console to face Picard] "Captain, Starfleet's lone anthropological record on Anarak indicates that it has a relatively large population and is advanced in various scientific fields. However, there are no reports of warp capability nor a leadership structure for us to contact there. Their society’s structure might challenge our usual protocols for contact."

**Riker:** [with a hint of curiosity] "An advanced society with no central government? That's a first."

**Picard:** [nodding] "Indeed, Number One. The distress call came from an individual named Bas T'yat, who identifies himself only as an entrepreneur. Our intelligence suggests that Anarak's society is structured in a way that is not only hostile to hierarchies but completely devoid of any form of leadership or authority. They seem to operate on a principle of total autonomy. This would seem to indicate an absence of a planetary defense system."

**Troi:** [thoughtful, with concern] "Without a central authority, how do they respond to any external threats? A society like this could be quite vulnerable to more aggressive powers, like the Cardassians."

**Picard:** [grimly] "It seems that may already be the case. The distress signal implied that a hostile force, likely Cardassian, has targeted them. Without a unified defense, they could be easy prey."

**Worf:** [sternly] "If the Cardassians are involved, Captain, they will not hesitate to exploit such a weakness. We must be prepared for hostilities."

**Data:** [analyzing the implications] "However, the lack of formal governance could complicate any assistance we offer. Without a government to negotiate with, we may face challenges in determining how to intervene appropriately."

**Picard:** [resolute, yet cautious] "We will treat Anarak as we would any other planet sending a distress call, regardless of their social structure. However, we must tread carefully. If we arrive to find Cardassians engaged in hostile acts, we may be forced to intervene. But in Federation space, our priority remains the protection of life and the maintenance of Federation principles."

*The bridge crew exchanges looks of determination, each officer understanding the complexities of the mission ahead.*

**Picard:** [decisive, raising his voice slightly] "Set course for Anarak. Engage at warp seven."

**Data:** [acknowledging] "Course plotted, Captain. Engaging warp seven."

*The familiar hum of the warp engines intensifies as the stars on the viewscreen stretch into streaks of light, and the Enterprise leaps into warp, speeding towards the strange planet and the potential conflict awaiting them.*

---
**Scene 2: Bridge**
---

*The Enterprise emerges from warp above the planet Anarak, the planet’s blue-green surface appearing deceptively peaceful below.*

**Worf:** [at tactical, scanning the area] "Captain, no alien vessels are currently in the vicinity, only artificial satellites. However, I'm detecting signs of recent battle on the planet's surface."

**Picard:** [moving closer to Worf's station] "Specify, Lieutenant."

**Worf:** [analyzing the data] "There is minor damage to infrastructure in multiple locations, consistent with Cardassian disruptor fire. Several structures show signs of targeted attacks, but the damage is localized and not extensive."

**Data:** [at the science station] "Captain, I'm detecting several warp signatures leading to and from the planet. However, one of these signatures does not match any known Cardassian engine profile and is not in our warp signature database."

**Riker:** [concerned, looking to Picard] "An unknown vessel in the area right around the time of a Cardassian attack? This could complicate matters."

**Troi:** [sensing the tension, her voice calm but alert] "Whoever they are, they may not have the best intentions. The people of Anarak could be more vulnerable than we initially thought."

*Picard ponders this information, his expression thoughtful yet wary. The bridge crew continues their scans, tension mounting as they try to make sense of the situation.*

**Worf:** [interrupting the silence] "Captain, we are being hailed from the surface."

**Picard:** [decisive, nodding] "On screen."

*The viewscreen flickers to life, revealing the image of a middle-aged man with a rugged, practical look. He exudes an air of cautious relief, though his eyes betray a deep-seated wariness.*

**Bas T'yat:** "Alien vessel, thank you for coming so quickly. My name is Bas T'yat, and I’m an entrepreneur and concerned family man. Please, can you tell me, are you an ally of the Cardassians?"

**Picard:** [calm and reassuring] "Mr. T'yat, I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the Federation starship Enterprise. I assure you, the Federation is not aligned with the Cardassians, although we have dealt with them before, and are aware of their transgressions."

**Bas T'yat:** [sighs in relief] "Thank goodness. We desperately need your help. An alien ship identifying itself as Cardassian has been harassing us for weeks. I fear they'll return soon, and we have little defense against their matter transportation technology. I'm a successful inventor and businessman, Captain. I have resources and tech that could be of value to your Federation, and I'm prepared to trade anything you want in order to help protect my people."

**Picard:** [curious, leaning slightly forward] "Tell me more about these attacks. What exactly have the Cardassians done?"

**Bas T'yat:** [his tone shifting to one of frustration mixed with guilt] "It started about a month ago. One of our companies, my own company, in fact, launched a new type of vessel that can travel faster than light using a warp field, the first one we've ever built. Within an hour of it's maiden voyage the Cardassians showed up. At first, they demanded to know who was in charge of the planet. They didn't like the answer they got: We are a free people and no one commands us."

**Riker:** [sharing a knowing glance with Picard] "A society without centralized leadership would be difficult for the Cardassians to understand or even tolerate."

**Bas T'yat:** [nodding] "That was my conclusion. They treated us like a lawless frontier, moving in to take whatever they wanted. They attacked our resource stockpiles, dematerialising and I assume stealing whatever they could before we even knew what was happening. Our ground-based defense missiles successfully took out their two smaller fighter crafts that came down into our sirspace, but we have no defense against their transporter technology. Their last visit was just a raid from orbit. They just grabbed what they could without even entering the atmosphere and left within minutes."

**Picard:** [thoughtful, with a hint of concern] "I see. There are widely-agreed-upon rules against this type of behavior, I assure you. However, since the Federation has never made contact with your people before now, we are unfamiliar with the proper etiquette for such a first encounter. How do you suggest we proceed safely for an official meeting?"

*Bas pauses, visibly perplexed by the concept of "official" procedures, his expression almost amused.*

**Bas T'yat:** [with a chuckle] "Official meeting? Captain, just come on down and park your craft outside my coordinates. My wife will make us all some refreshments."

**Picard:** [with a slight smile, yet maintaining formality] "We appreciate the hospitality, Mr. T'yat, but we prefer to beam down if that's acceptable to you. We can be there in a few minutes."

**Bas T'yat:** [nervous but agreeable] "Beam down? Uh, sure, that's fine. I was wondering if that technology worked on people. Love to see it in action."

**Picard:** [nodding respectfully] "Understood. I'll be down with a small team to meet you outside your building shortly. Picard out."

*The screen goes dark as the connection ends, leaving the bridge crew to process the encounter.*

**Riker:** [with a wry smile] "Drinks with the locals; sounds like fun."

**Troi:** [softly, but with insight] "He's nervous, but also hopeful. I'm sensing some hurt pride in him, too, Captain. This is likely the first time his people have ever had to reach out to anyone off-world for help. His pride may cloud his ability to fully grasp the dangers they’re facing."

**Picard:** [serious, standing up to address the crew] "On top of being an official first contact, the Cardassians have made this a very delicate situation. We must be prepared for anything. Counselor Troi, Data, and La Forge, you're with me. Number one, you have the bridge."

*The crew nods in understanding as the away team heads to the turbolift. The tension in the air is palpable as they ready themselves for what may be a challenging first contact and a possible hostile encounter with the Cardassians.*

---
**Scene 3: Bas T’yat’s Front Lawn**
---

*The team materializes on the surface of Anarak, just outside of a large, elegant house set in a lush, rural landscape. The area is a blend of modern luxury and natural beauty, though signs of recent damage are evident. Smoke still rises from a nearby hangar, the aftermath of the Cardassian attack clear in the smoldering ruins.
As the team takes in their surroundings, a group of locals approaches. At the forefront is Bas T'yat, flanked by a few colleagues. He's a middle-aged man with a commanding presence, dressed in practical yet fine clothing. His stride is confident, and his eyes sharp with the determination of a man used to getting what he wants. Bas’s face lights up with a mixture of curiosity and enthusiasm as he sees the away team.*

**Bas T'yat:** [warmly, holding his palms upwards and then extending one hand towards Picard in a greeting] "Captain Picard! Welcome to Anarak! I'm Bas T'yat. It is my honor to meet you."

**Picard:** [imitating the hand motion, with a polite smile] "The honor is ours, Mr. T'yat. Thank you for your hospitality. May our two peoples forever live in harmony."

*Bas gestures to the smoldering hangar in the distance, his tone tinged with frustration.*

**Bas T'yat:** [with a sigh] "That would be wonderful. I do wish the circumstances for your visit were better. [clenching his fists] That's my hangar over there, or what's left of it, anyway. The Cardassians destroyed it and the spacecraft I designed and built there. It was our first warp vessel, one that the whole world cheered on at launch just last month. We were going to colonize the asteroids with it."

**Geordi:** [To Picard, gesturing towards the wreckage] "If I may, Captain?"

**Picard:** "Certainly." [To Bas T'yat] "This is my head engineer, Commander Geordi La Forge."

**Geordi:** [stepping forward] "Mr. T'yat, if it's alright with you, I'd like to examine the wreckage. I might be able to determine if anything is salvageable."

**Bas T'yat:** [nodding, gesturing to a colleague] "Of course. Lar Kinn here is our chief pilot. He made the historic first flight and he'll take you to the hangar and help with anything you need."

*Geordi and Lar Kinn head towards the hangar, with Geordi hoping to confirm if this was the source of the warp signature detected in orbit. Meanwhile, Bas leads Picard, Troi, and Data toward his house. As they walk, Bas impatiently answers a few questions about his planet, his voice tinged with annoyance and concern.*

**Data:** “Mr. T’yat, if I may, I notice that your neighborhood’s infrastructure is well taken care of. If Anarak has no central authority of any kind, who is responsible for keeping the roads and infrastructure?”

**Bas T'yat:** ”Well, as a rule of thumb, if it’s on my land, I am. If it’s not on my land, then someone else is, but I may have to pay them to use it. They look so nice because we all get better insurance rates for keeping them that way.”

**Data:** “Curious. And who initiates larger projects like mass transportation and research?”

**Bas T'yat:** [slightly annoyed] “They are all risky endeavors taken by entrepreneurs like myself. Sometimes profits take decades to appear, but like with my new warp engine, I’m sure they’ll make me a huge fortune one day.” [turning to ensure Picard can hear him] "Anyway, I fear the Cardassians aren't done with us. They've stopped even trying to make demands of us, which makes me think they're planning something bigger. Perhaps a larger assault. We've been able to fend them off so far, but I have no clue how to defend against those transporter devices."

**Picard:** [impressed] "It is remarkable that your society, with no planetary defense force, was able to repel Cardassian military forces, even if only temporarily. Cardassian ships are known for their significant weapons and shields."

**Bas T'yat:** [with a hint of pride] "The people of Anarak are no strangers to defending themselves. We have numerous private protection agencies, each with advanced missile fortifications and other kinds of defenses to protect every inch of this planet. But these were designed to fend off terrorists or rival companies, not an alien invader."

*They reach the entrance to Bas's home. He pauses before entering, turning to Picard with a serious expression.*

**Bas T'yat:** [earnestly] "Captain, I'm prepared to trade for whatever defensive technology you can provide, especially something to counter the Cardassian's transporter technology. I am confident that our ground defenses can take out their shuttlecraft, but we're helpless against their ability to beam in and out at will."

*Picard pauses, his face reflecting the weight of his decision before he speaks.*

**Picard:** [in his most diplomatic tone] "Mr. T'yat, the Federation is committed to helping those in need, and we don't tolerate bullies. However, there are restrictions on the technology we can share, particularly weaponry. Also, the Federation's assistance often depends on whether a planet is on the path to becoming a member. We must ensure that our values align. In this case, a diplomatic approach might bring a far more lasting peace than simply escalating an arms race."

*Bas considers this, his optimism tinged with caution. The group moves into a large room with lots of seating where a warm drink much like tea is offered. Picard partakes graciously.*

**Bas T'yat:** [thoughtfully] "I see. Federation membership is... a complicated idea. I'm sure many heads of companies like myself would welcome it, but for the whole planet to become a singular member of any larger federation is hard to imagine. Our society values individual freedom above all else, and I'm not sure how compatible everyone here is with the Federation's ideals."

**Data:** "The benefits of Federation membership are considerable. Could not your people one day vote on the issue to see if a majority wants to join after taking ample time to research membership?"

**Bas T'yat:** [skeptically] "Voting is something that hasn't been done here for tens of thousands of years. We consider it to be archaic, a form of slavery of the minority. Honestly, I'm surprised your culture still practices it."

**Picard:** [nodding, a little embarrassed] "I see. Rest assured that we try to only vote on things that have every participant's full consent. You'll find that this is very common among the races you meet as your people start to explore the stars. But until then, know that the Federation's primary concern is the safety of everyone in Federation space, including your people."

*While inside Bas's home, Data discreetly connects to an open network connection, accessing Anarak's version of the internet called the Openlink. His eyes flicker left to right at an inhuman speed as he analyzes the planet's defenses and infrastructure.*

**Data:** [quietly, to Picard as he processes the data] "Captain, while there are many advanced technologies in the hands of individuals and companies, I find no evidence of any kind of unified military infrastructure. The defense efforts are completely  decentralized, which will surely prove problematic in the event of a full-scale Cardassian invasion."

**Picard:** [grimly] "Given the Cardassians' history, we must prepare for the worst."

*Just then, Geordi returns from the hangar, his expression a mix of curiosity and concern.*

**Geordi:** "Captain, I've confirmed that Bas's ship was the source of the warp signature we detected. Unfortunately, the wreckage isn't salvageable. It could be a long time before Anarak returns to the stars."

**Bas T'yat:** [with a determined grin] "I wouldn't say that. My first flight was widely publicized. Lar Kinn and I are celebrities now. Hundreds of other companies are likely working on similar technology already. Some of us refer to it as 'the great space race,' with the goal of creating the first off-world colony, and my company is currently in the lead."

**Picard:** [with a slight smile, impressed by the resilience] "It seems the people of Anarak are not to be counted out yet. Your intrepid spirit will serve you well as Anarakans start exploring the Galaxy."

**Troi:** [warmly] "Your optimism is admirable, Mr. T'yat. But remember, resilience is strongest when combined with caution."

**Bas T'yat:** [nodding, appreciatively] "Wise words, Miss Troi. Hopefully with your help we'll be ready for whatever comes next."

**Picard:** [ready to leave] "This tea is delicious, thank you for your hospitality. Next I'll need to talk to my superiors at Starfleet headquarters before we can proceed any further. I'll be sure and pass your concerns and needs on to them and then we'll contact you again later today."

*The away team prepares to depart, with Bas expressing his thanks once more. As they beam back to the Enterprise, each member reflects on the unique challenges of Anarak.*

---
**Scene 4: Picard’s ready room**
---

*Minutes later, Captain Picard sits alone in his ready room, the vast starscape of space visible through the window behind him. His posture is straight, and the weight of the decision before him is clear in his eyes. He taps a command into his desk console, and the screen flickers to life with the familiar stern face of Vice Admiral Alynna Nechayev. Her image on the screen is as imposing as ever.*

**Picard:** [calmly, but with underlying urgency] "Admiral, I've just concluded a preliminary contact with a representative of Anarak, just a few light years this side of Cardassian space. The situation is more complex than anticipated. The planet is under threat from the Cardassians; specifically Gul Bankar, who's been making increasingly aggressive moves from orbit. Meanwhile, the society on Anarak is... unconventional. They have no central government, no formal leadership nor military structure. The entire planet operates under a decentralized, anarchic, commerce-based system."

**Nechayev:** [eyes narrowing] "Anarchists? No structure? That's not exactly an encouraging environment for a first contact, Jean-Luc.

**Picard:** “Admiral, they’ve managed to develop warp technology without either a government or military. It’s a remarkable feat, but one that leaves them vulnerable.”

**Nechayev:** “Are you certain there’s no one in authority at all? Not even an ambassador?"

**Picard:** [nodding] "Precisely. Their social structure wouldn’t allow it. Our first contact has been with an individual and his family, one Bas T'yat; a wealthy businessman and the inventor of their first warp-capable ship. He's requesting assistance to defend against further Cardassian attacks, but without a central authority, assisting one individual could have unpredictable consequences."

**Nechayev:** [questioning sharply] "Hmm. And what of the Cardassians? Is there any evidence of their involvement?"

**Picard:** [gravely] "Plenty. The Cardassians have already raided the planet, seizing valuable resources. Their ship left orbit shortly before our arrival, but the threat of their return looms large. Bas T'yat is convinced they'll come back with a larger force."

*Nechayev pauses, her expression hardening as she considers the situation.*

**Nechayev:** [warningly] "Starfleet cannot afford to be drawn into deeper hostilities with the Cardassian Union, Jean-Luc. Especially not over a non-member world. You must tread carefully. A diplomatic solution is paramount, and under no circumstances should you provide this Bas T'yat with advanced defensive technology. The Prime Directive is clear; we don't interfere with the internal affairs of non-member worlds, and besides, you haven't even made proper first contact with the planet, only with one family."

**Picard:** [measured, but firm] "Admiral, with respect, Anarak is far more advanced than many worlds we've encountered. Their technological capabilities, while decentralized, are impressive. Now that they are getting their space legs it won't be long before Anarakans are showing up in ports across the quadrant. And if the Cardassians establish a foothold here, it could destabilize the entire region."

*Nechayev's face softens slightly, recognizing the gravity of the situation. She sighs, her resolve shifting as she weighs the options.*

**Nechayev:** [reluctantly] "Alright, Jean-Luc. I don’t like this, but I trust your judgement. You may share transport inhibitor technology. Only enough to help them counter the Cardassians' beaming technology, but nothing more. And remember, this Bas T'yat doesn't speak for his whole planet. Try to treat his family like you would if you found them alone in a spaceship."

**Picard:** "Understood, Admiral. I'll proceed with caution."

**Nechayev:** [more sternly] "Just don't start another war, Jean-Luc."

*The screen goes dark. Picard leans back in his chair, the weight of the decision pressing on him. He stands, smoothing his uniform, and exits the ready room onto the bridge.*

---
**Scene 5: Bridge**
---

*On the bridge, the atmosphere is tense as the crew processes the situation. Picard steps up to his command chair, addressing the senior officers who have gathered.*

**Picard:** [seriously] "Admiral Nechayev has authorized us to share transport inhibitor technology with Anarak to help them defend against further Cardassian raids. But we must be mindful of the ethical implications of our actions."

**Dr. Crusher:**: [concerned] "Captain, I'm worried about the consequences of becoming involved in this situation. If we assist Anarak, it could escalate into a larger conflict--one that could draw the Federation into another war with the Cardassians."

**Worf:** [gruffly, with resolve] "But allowing the Cardassians to plunder a defenseless society is equally unacceptable, Doctor. We have a responsibility to protect the vulnerable."

**Picard:** [thoughtfully, considering both viewpoints] "I'm inclined to agree with Worf on this one, Beverly. We must work fast to deploy the inhibitors wherever we can, but that does bring up another problem. The Prime Directive prevents us from interfering in the internal affairs of non-member worlds. And giving one individual on Anarak access to advanced technology could upset the delicate balance of their society. What if Bas T'yat's company gains a monopoly on defense technology? It could shift the power dynamics on the entire planet."

**Troi:** [insightfully, her voice calm] "Captain, I sense that Bas T'yat is deeply worried about his planet's future. He feels a strong sense of responsibility and guilt for the attacks... I don't think that he had any way to know that their warp signature would act as a beacon to those seeking resources. They didn't even know other life forms existed until the Cardassians arrived. It's clear that Anarakans weren't prepared for the reality of interstellar contact."

**Picard:** [resolved] "I agree, Counselor. We're dealing with a society that is both advanced and vulnerable. A dangerous combination. We must proceed carefully."

*Picard considers this, his brow furrowed in thought. Finally, he makes a decision.*

**Picard:** [decisively] "We must proceed, however. I'll invite Bas T'yat to the Enterprise to discuss the situation further. We will ensure that any assistance we provide doesn't destabilize their society, or escalate the conflict."

*Picard hails Bas T'yat from his command station.*

**Picard:** [calmly] "Mr. T'yat, I'd like to invite you aboard the Enterprise to discuss our options in person."

*The main screen fills with T'yat's face again.*

**Bas T'yat:** [with a hint of hesitation] "Thank you, Captain, I accept. But I'd prefer to take my own craft... Still not quite comfortable with the transporter technology, if you'll understand. I'll bring my wife, L'anna, and my pilot, Lar Kinn."

**Picard:** [diplomatic, nodding slightly] "Understood. We'll be ready to receive you in the shuttlebay.”

---
**Scene 6: Main Shuttlebay**
---

*In the Enterprise's shuttlebay, the crew prepares to greet their visitors. The doors slide open, and a sleek, streamlined skysled enters the bay, guided by Lar Kinn at the controls. The craft settles gently onto the deck, and the hatch opens. Bas T'yat steps out, accompanied by his wife, L'anna, and Lar Kinn, who looks around the shuttlebay with wide-eyed curiosity.
Picard, Troi, and Data are there to meet them, offering warm greetings as the Anarakans take in the impressive sight of the Enterprise's interior.*

**Picard:** [welcoming, with a gesture towards the ship] "Welcome aboard the Enterprise, Mr. and Mrs. T'yat. I trust your journey was smooth?"

**Bas T'yat:** [grinning, clearly impressed] "Very much so, Captain. Your ship is... well, it's more than I imagined. Thank you for having us."

*Troi steps forward, offering a kind smile.*

**Troi:** [invitingly] "If you'd like, I can give you a tour of the ship. We're quite proud of our vessel, and I think you'll find it fascinating."

*L'anna's eyes widen with excitement, and she nods eagerly. Bas exchanges a look with Lar Kinn, just catching up to the group. He seems just as eager to explore as the others, and nods excitedly to Troi.*

**Bas T'yat:** [appreciatively] "We'd be honored. Lead the way, Counselor."

**Lar Kinn:** So can all these shuttles go faster than light?

*With that, the group sets off on a tour of the Enterprise, the Anarakans marveling at the advanced technology and seamless design of the Federation starship. As they walk, Troi can't help but notice the mix of awe and determination in Bas T'yat an inventor and leader who knows that his world's future may very well depend on the choices made in the hours to come.*

---
**Scene 7: Bridge**
---

*The scene opens as Counselor Troi leads Bas T'yat, L'anna, and Lar Kinn onto the bridge of the Enterprise. The visitor's awe is palpable as they take in the grandeur of the ship's command center. Picard, standing near the captain's chair, barely has a moment to welcome them when a sudden alert draws everyone's attention.*

**Data:** [at his station, voice urgent] "Captain, I'm detecting the return of the Cardassian battle cruiser. It is registered as the Kolarak. It just popped out from behind the home star and is entering orbit around Anarak."

**Riker:** "Yellow alert. On screen."

*Picard immediately straightens, his expression shifting from welcoming to resolute. The tension on the bridge heightens as the viewscreen flickers to life, displaying the imposing sight of the Kolarak. The Cardassian vessel looms in space, its dark hull bristling with weaponry.*

**Picard:** [calmly, but with authority] "Mr. Worf, open a channel to the Kolarak."

*The screen quickly reveals the stern visage of a Cardassian Gul in his command chair. His eyes narrow as he takes in the sight of the bridge crew and the unfamiliar faces of Bas and his companions.*

**Picard:** [with measured politeness] "I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the Federation starship Enterprise. With whom am I speaking?"

**Gul Bankar:** [with a sneer, his voice dripping with condescension] "You may address me as Gul Bankar."

**Picard:** "Gul Bankar, there have been reports of your vessel causing harm and stealing resources from the planet below. With me is Bas T'yat, the owner of the warp-capable vessel that it appears your forces destroyed on the surface. We request an explanation for these hostilities."

**Gul Bankar:** "Captain Picard, your presence here is an unwelcome interference. This planet, and its inhabitants, are under Cardassian protection. You will withdraw immediately, leaving Anarak to our care."

*Picard's gaze hardens, but his tone remains calm and firm.*

**Picard:** [skeptically] "Cardassian protection? Anarak lies within Federation territory. We received a distress call and are here to provide assistance."

*Bankar's expression darkens, his eyes flashing with anger.*

**Gul Bankar:** [coldly] "The Federation's meddling in this region is all too well documented, Picard, but Anarak is too close to Cardassian space for your interference to be tolerated. I find your so-called assistance nothing more than another prelude to annexation."

*Bas, standing beside Troi, listens intently, his face reflecting a mixture of concern and frustration. Picard, sensing the rising tension, steps closer to the viewscreen.*

**Picard:** [with resolve] "The Federation respects the sovereignty of all worlds. We are only here because of your aggressive actions, not to claim this planet. We have long worked to maintain peace in this sector, and I would hate to see that peace jeopardized by your reckless actions here."

**Gul Bankar:** [sarcastically] "Peace? The Federation's control of Terok Nor and the Bajoran wormhole is hardly a gesture of peace. It was a clear power grab, one that we will not allow to extend to Anarak."

*Picard's eyes narrow, his voice taking on a steely edge.*

**Picard:** [firmly] "Gul Bankar, a conflict between the Federation and the Cardassian Union would serve no one's interests, especially not over a planet that is so new to the neighborhood. I suggest you contact your superiors before taking any further aggressive actions."

*There's a tense silence as Bankar considers Picard's words, his eyes flicking to Bas and then back to Picard. Finally, he lowers his head in a slight nod, though his expression remains hostile.*

**Gul Bankar:** [grudgingly] "Very well, Captain. I will contact Central Command. But understand this; Anarak will not fall under Federation control, and I will ensure that Cardassia's interests are protected. I will contact you again in 4 hours."

*The transmission abruptly cuts off, leaving the bridge in a heavy silence. The Kolarak remains on the viewscreen, hovering ominously in space, nose to nose with the Enterprise now. Picard exhales, turning to face his crew.*

**Picard:** [calmly, but with an undertone of urgency] "Maintain our position and yellow alert, Mr. Worf, and monitor the Kolarak for any signs of hostile activity."

*Worf gives a curt nod, his eyes never leaving the tactical display.*

**Worf:** [with determination] "Aye, Captain. Shields at maximum, weapons ready."

*Picard then turns to Bas, who is visibly shaken but trying to maintain his composure.*

**Picard:** [reassuringly] "Mr. T'yat, I understand this is a difficult situation and you don't yet know who to trust, but I assure you that we aim to keep the peace in this sector and will do everything in our power to ensure your planet's safety. We ask nothing in return from the Anarakan people. However, it is crucial that we handle this matter diplomatically."

*Bas nods, though his expression is one of deep concern.*

**Bas T'yat:** [uneasily] "I appreciate that, Captain, and don't worry, nothing that Gul Bankar says will make me trust his offer of "protection" after he destroyed my ship and stole resources from all over the planet. But I do worry that he’s using this time to call for reinforcements."

*Picard places a reassuring hand on Bas's shoulder, his voice steady.*

**Picard:** [confidently] "If he attacks, we'll face that challenge together, Mr. T'yat. You are free to return to the surface at any time but for now, I think it best that we consider how fast we could deploy our transporter inhibitor technology on your planet."

**Bas T'yat:** [enthusiastically] "You mean you're willing to sell us devices that can stop them from beaming up our resources?"

**Picard:** "Or beaming their troops down. And we wouldn't sell it to you, it is our gift. The Federation doesn't sell it's assistance to those in need."

*The visitors faces all brighten in unison with relief.*

**L'anna:** "I don't know how we could ever thank you enough, Captain. This means everything to our people."

**Picard:** "Don't thank us yet, there is still the issue of deploying enough of them in time. If they're going to attack in 4 hours you'd need them set up near all the most valuable targets at the very least. They'll need a steady supply of energy, too."

*Bas furls his lips in concerned thought.*

**Data:** "Captain, I've analyzed all of the planet's most valuable resource depots that our scanners can detect and I see 168 unique locations that we should set up transport inhibitors. There may, of course, be other targets too that they would want."

**Riker:** [apprehensively] "That's way too many for us to replicate in time, much less visit each location to install within the next 4 hours."

**Picard:** "We need a way to speed up that deployment, at least to enough sites that will show Gul Bankar that things have changed... And hopefully without him detecting our movements."

**Bas T'yat:** "If I may captain, I think I know a better way to deploy them if I can just make a detailed scan of one and save it to our printer file format... We don't have your transporter technology, but our device printers are able to scan and quickly reproduce any technological device that we can identify the components of."

**Riker:** "And how will that help distribute them to everyone in time?"

**Bas T'yat:** "Simple, every business and household has one of these printers. I can upload the scanned file to our Openlink and tell all of Anarak in one broadcast about the imminent threat and how to protect themselves from it with one of these inhibitors. They'll pop out thousands of them in time."

**Picard:** "That sounds very promising, Mr. T’yat. But I want your assurance that your company will not hold any sort of monopoly on this technology or otherwise profit from it; In lieu of a government, the Federation requires that this gift be made to your whole planet at once."

**Bas T'yat:** [after some hesitation] "Alright, Captain. You have my promise. Giving up some profits is the least I can do to make up for attracting the Cardassians to Anarak."

*Picard looks visibly relieved, giving a curt nod to Bas.*

**Picard:** "Data, take our guests to engineering and grab whomever you may need to assist you with making this happen in time. Remember, you’ll also need to show the Anarakans how to use these devices."

**Data:** "Aye sir." [To the visitors] "If you'll follow me please, we'll be able to work on this in engineering."

*Data, Bas, Lar Kinn, and L'anna walk briskly to the turbolift. The scene closes with Picard returning to his command chair, the bridge crew resuming their stations as the standoff between the Enterprise and the Kolarak continues. The two ships remain locked in silence, nose to nose, as the 4-hour countdown begins.*

---
**Scene 8: Main Engineering**
---

*The scene opens in Main Engineering, where Geordi La Forge, Data, and Ensign Sam Lavelle are putting the final touches on the scan for their transport inhibitor device. Bas T'yat and Lar Kinn stand nearby, observing the process with keen interest. The atmosphere is tense, underscored by the ticking clock counting down the hours until Gul Bankar's deadline.*

**Geordi:** [focused as he works] "All right, that should do it. The scan of this transport inhibitor is ready, and the data's been formatted for your printers."

*He hands a datapad to Bas, who takes it with a mix of curiosity and nervousness.*

**Geordi:** [reassuringly] "You'll be able to upload the complete plans from this device, including an adapter for your power source. Once it's on your network, anyone with Openlink access will be able to build and deploy these inhibitors in a matter of minutes. It's up to you, however, to convince them to do that."

**Bas T'yat:** [relieved] "Thank you, Commander. I'm sure many will manage it in time, but I just hope it's enough."

**Lavelle:** [chiming in, pointing to the datapad] "Also I've included a detailed instruction set too. It explains how to set the units up and operate them."

*Bas nods his thanks, flipping through the instructions as Lar Kinn looks over his shoulder.*

**Data:** [ever precise, offering a suggestion] "Mr. T'yat, given the standoff outside, it may be prudent to avoid the use of the transporter. The Kolarak is likely monitoring our actions closely. Sending the plans with you aboard the skysled would appear less provocative."

*Bas looks visibly relieved at the suggestion, nodding in agreement.*

**Bas T'yat:** [grateful] "Thank you, we'd prefer not having our atoms scattered throughout the atmosphere today anyway."

**Geordi:** [nodding, humorously] "No problem. We'll make sure the skysled is ready to go."

*Data gestures toward the exit of Engineering, indicating it's time to depart.*

**Data:** [calmly, but with urgency] "We should make our way to the shuttlebay. There's less than two hours remaining before the Gul's deadline. It's imperative that as many Anarakans as possible receive these plans in time."

*Bas and Lar Kinn exchange a look, their expressions set with determination as they follow Data out of Engineering. The camera follows the group as they walk briskly through the corridors of the Enterprise.*

**L'anna:** "You'll be sure to tell the Captain and Councilor Troi that we said goodbye?"

**Data:** "Of course. And let me say that I find your culture truly intriguing, and hope we get the chance to visit again in the future, no matter if Anarak chooses Federation membership or otherwise."

**Bas T'yat:** "You'd be our welcome guest anytime, Mr. Data. I think you'd most enjoy seeing the progress my people have made with robotics and artificial intelligence. My company produces one of the best-selling android assistants on the market."

**Data:** "Fascinating. I look forward to it. Here we are."

*As they reach the shuttlebay, the large bay doors slide open, revealing the sleek skysled waiting for them. The ship is prepped and ready for launch, its engines humming with quiet power.*

**Data:** [pausing as their ship's door opens] "We wish you a safe journey, Mr. T'yat, L'anna, Mr. Kinn."

**Bas T'yat:** [nodding, with resolve] "We'll make sure everyone gets these plans. Thank you, Commander Data."

*Lar Kinn gives Data a respectful nod before they step onto the skysled. Data watches as they take their positions inside the cockpit.
Data then taps his communicator, his voice steady.*

**Data:** "Data to the Bridge, our visitors are ready to depart."

*The camera cuts to the exterior of the Enterprise, where the massive shuttlebay doors slide open. The skysled, with its sleek design and glowing engines, slowly backs out of the bay, the vastness of space stretching out behind it.
As the skysled turns on its main engines, the camera shifts to an interior cabin view, showing Bas and Lar Kinn exchanging a final, determined nod before the vessel speeds downwards towards Anarak.*

---
**Scene 9: Bridge**
---

*The scene opens 30 minutes later. The tension on the Enterprise bridge is palpable as the Openlink broadcasts Bas's message and the transport inhibitor plans worldwide. The crew watches anxiously as the first inhibitors are swiftly deployed across Anarak.
Suddenly, the ship's sensors beep urgently. Worf glances at his console, eyes narrowing.*

**Worf:** [alarmed] "Captain, seven additional Cardassian battle cruisers have exited warp and joined Gul Bankar's ship. They're forming up and preparing to engage."

**Riker:** "Red alert, forward shields to maximum."

*Picard's expression hardens as the Kolarak hails them. Gul Bankar's visage appears on the viewscreen, eyes burning with fury.*

**Gul Bankar:** [accusatory] "We've detected the inhibitor plans on their planet-wide network, Picard. You've broken our gentleman's agreement by sharing advanced technology with a primitive civilization. So much for Starfleet ideals! You're no match for us now. Try and stop us at your own peril."

*With that, Bankar cuts off communications. Picard stands, frustration etched into his features as the fleet of eight warships begins its descent toward Anarak.*

**Data:** [urgently] "Captain, the Cardassian ships are gaining speed and appear to be initiating an attack run on the planet's largest population center. Tens of millions of civilian lives are at risk, more than usual because the defensive turrets are spread out among the greater population. It is not uncommon for them to be placed on rooftops and around housing here."

*The crew's tension escalates as the gravity of the situation sinks in. Picard, feeling the weight of command, turns to his officers.*

**Picard:** [steady but intense] "Ideas?"

**Worf:** "Captain, we could attempt to disable their weapons and transporters, focusing on minimizing their capacity to attack."

**Riker:** [shaking his head] "Even so, we're outmatched. Enterprise won't survive against eight battle cruisers."

**Troi:** [calm but urgent] "We just need to buy time. To give the Anarakans a chance to fully deploy their defense net. But any kind of engagement from us still risks re-igniting a war with the Cardassians."

*Data, ever analytical, speaks up with a grim tone.*

**Data:** "Captain, I've run millions of battle scenarios. None result in the Enterprise surviving while saving more than a few dozen lives on the surface. Our current position is untenable."

*As the Cardassian warships break through the planet's stratosphere, Ensign Lavelle, stationed at comms, suddenly speaks up.*

**Lavelle:** [urgently] "Captain, Bas T'yat has just sent out another message across the planet, warning of the incoming Cardassian fleet."

*Picard opens his mouth and lifts his index finger to respond, but he's cut off by a sudden, blinding array of light erupting from the planet's surface, filling up the viewscreen. The bridge crew shields their eyes as the screen fills with thousands of pinpricks of light; an overwhelming launch of nuclear-armed missiles aimed directly at the Cardassian fleet.*

**Worf:** [stunned] "Captain, these are nuclear-fission warheads, each with a 10-megaton yield. I've never seen a civilization with this many dirty weapons in active deployment."

*The bridge falls silent as the sheer scale of the Anarakan response becomes clear. The entire hemisphere of Anarak has mobilized, proving their incredible capacity for defense, despite the lack of a centralized government.*

**Data:** "Fascinating. It could be that no central authority is needed for coordination when the threat is dire. These people all appear to be responding individually with their own weapons."

*The first few dozen warheads impact the Cardassian shields, which manage to absorb their blasts. But the onslaught is unrelenting. Hundreds, then thousands of warheads detonate in rapid succession, creating a cataclysmic, sustained explosion. The Cardassian ships, though formidable, are utterly overwhelmed. The viewscreen shows an apocalyptic display; a temporary star forms in Anarak's upper atmosphere, engulfing the entire Cardassian flotilla in an unprecedented, blinding flash.*

**Picard:** "Helm, back off our position."

*The bridge crew watches in stunned silence as the massive explosion slowly dissipates, leaving nothing but a red afterglow and the eerie silence of space. Power has gone out across the hemisphere on the planet below, but not a single molecule of the Cardassian ships remain.
Picard and his crew are left in awe, mingled with a deep sense of disappointment. The enormity of what they've witnessed sinks in; a civilization so welcoming, yet still capable of such destructive power... Sso fundamentally different from the Federation's ideals.
Troi closes her eyes tightly and winces, blocking out the pain of all those Cardassian deaths. Picard stands, staring out at the aftermath, the weight of the moment heavy on his shoulders.*

**Picard:** [quietly, with a great sense of loss] "Such utter destruction..."

*The camera pulls back, showing the Enterprise as a small silhouette against the reddish glow below.*

---
**Scene 10: Bridge**
---

*The scene opens minutes later with the Enterprise bridge crew still processing the aftermath of the overwhelming display of destructive power. The mood is somber as the reality of what they've witnessed lingers. Suddenly, Bas T'yat's face appears on the viewscreen, his expression a mixture of relief and satisfaction.*

**Bas T'yat:** [earnestly] "Captain Picard, I wanted to thank you and your crew for everything. It seems our future is secure now, thanks to the defense network and your assistance. We're eager to move forward and hope the Federation will allow us to engage in commerce with your worlds and other peaceful civilizations."

*Picard stands, his gaze steady, though his tone reflects the weight of what has transpired. He pauses for a moment, as if searching for the right words, the bridge falling into a brief, tense silence.*

**Picard:** [measured, but firm] "Mister T'yat, I must be candid. While the Enterprise is pleased to have assisted in safeguarding your world, the events of today have left us with grave concerns. The way Anarak handled the Cardassians… particularly the use of nuclear warheads, demonstrates a fundamental difference in values between our societies. We cannot endorse methods that pose such a grave risk to all life, even in defence. The Federation could not, in good conscience, approve your planet for membership given these circumstances."

*Bas's expression shifts to one of slight disappointment, but he remains composed.*

**Bas T'yat:** "I understand, Captain. We've always been a world that does things our own way. Federation membership would have been a tough sell to my people anyway. But what about trade? Surely we can still establish commerce with Federation worlds?"

*Picard nods, his tone softening slightly.*

**Picard:** "Trade remains an option. We won't turn away peaceful commerce between Anarak and Federation planets. However, I must stress that the use of nuclear weapons is fundamentally at odds with Federation ethics. While I recognize their role in your planet's defense, I hope that over time, your people will explore more sophisticated and less destructive means of protection."

*Bas nods again, understanding the implications of Picard's words.*

**Bas T'yat:** "It's clear that today's events were... extreme. The fallout, the EMP blackouts, the atmospheric damage; we've already seen unacceptable cost. I'll do my best to guide my people toward more advanced defenses, and away from reliance on such careless weapons. It will be my penance for leading the Cardassians here."

*Troi senses his guilt once again and takes a deep breath. Clearly still shaken by the loss of life, she steadies herself before offering a supportive smile.*

**Troi:** "You shouldn't burden yourself with guilt, Mister T'yat. Anarak was bound to take that step sooner or later. What matters now is how you use your newfound role as an ambassador to the stars. Your actions will shape your planet's future in the galaxy."

*Bas smiles, clearly grateful for the support.*

**Bas T'yat:** "Thank you, Counselor. I'll do my best to live up to that responsibility."

*After a few more exchanges, the connection ends, and Bas T'yat's image fades from the viewscreen. Picard takes a deep breath and turns to face his bridge crew.*

**Picard:** [reflective] "We've witnessed two amazing displays of power today; one of the explosive variety, and the other of a free people's resolve. It's hard to imagine how their society works with no acceptance of authority, but today they've clearly displayed that they can accomplish amazing things working together even without any."

*Worf, still perplexed, shakes his head slightly.*

**Worf:** "I still don't understand how an entire planet could coordinate such a specific defense without any central leadership."

*Leaning casually against the console, Riker chuckles lightly.*

**Riker:** "It was in everyone's best interest, Worf. They just needed Bas's signal to know when the attack was imminent. The rest fell into place."

**Worf:** "And how they could hide that many warheads from our scans? Enriched Uranium is the easiest of all elements to scan for."

**Data:** "It appears that their stealth technology may be on par with our own."

*Picard, his expression thoughtful, gazes out at the stars beyond the viewscreen.*

**Picard:** "I'm placing a note in my log for Starfleet to leave this planet alone until they can't be ignored any longer. I believe it's for the best that we leave Anarak to chart its own course in the galaxy."

*He pauses, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.*

**Picard:** "I doubt we'll have trouble with them soon, at least, until they meet the Ferengi."

*The bridge crew shares a quick laugh and then a quiet moment of contemplation before returning to their stations. The camera pulls back, showing the Enterprise once again poised in the vastness of space, a symbol of hope and integrity amidst the complexities of a vast and unpredictable galaxy.

Fade to black.*

---
---
---

****This story is set in the Star Trek universe, created by Gene Roddenberry and owned by Paramount. I do not own any of the characters or settings from the Star Trek franchise, and this is purely a fan-made work for non-commercial purposes.****

Incompatible Ideals - A Star Trek Next Generation Fan Fiction

What will happen to Picard's Enterprise when they make first contact with a world that has no need for government or authority? This screenplay is for an exciting episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation set in Season 7.

This is a long form article, you can read it in https://habla.news/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzq4e24zzpf343gscg9lnddfctpfdpxg64ufnhceer72szqr3xdftfqqxnzdejx56rvdfnxverzdp5lzcarl


No one told you about the $8000 fines there if caught using VPN?


Post your own or your favorite Science Fiction writing! (Links ok!)

1. Post must contain written work in the Science Fiction genre, or a link to it elsewhere online.

2. All work must be either original work or properly-credited writing.

3. When including links, add a blurb of it at the top to get readers hooked and then link to the writing elsewhere online.

4. No links to book sales pages!

5. No begging for followers! Let's keep this community heavy on the content please.


Even better! I think all politicians should be deplatformed on principle alone.


70 cans tho? Cases hold like 12-24 cans, was your boy that strong?

BTW, did you post this directly into your client or use a long-form service like Habla.news?


PV


Someone needs to do a spreadsheet on how many unrealized children one would need to report in order to offset X bitcoin unrealized gains...


You give them time to simmer. The world keeps getting more and more hostile to them, they just don't know it yet.

In the meantime go find people who are willing to learn and throw some orange & purple pills their way.


I.... don't think that was grass.


Shitcoiners waking up (possibly) https://i.nostr.build/rUL3Z1YfIeJohW1T.jpg


Want my social security number and mother's maiden name with that?  ;)


Elon may be on Freedom's side, but he doesn't really know what that entails. He likes shitcoins like Doge and only allows KYC'd people to pay for his platform.

Worse, X is already being blocked by whole countries like Brazil. How long until the rest block it? There is certainly an organized effort to destroy free speech going on around the world and Nostr really is the only thing standing up to that in the long run.


Hope you like liberals and people who hate privacy!


I had no idea that John Leguizamo was making music! Classic stuff...


#Brazil banning X has the potential to launch a huge migration to Nostr... But are we ready for it? Their population is larger than the USA's!

Reminds me of that time Satoshi told Assange: 'No, DON'T take bitcoin at Wikileaks, we're not ready for that  hornet's nest yet!'


Ok bro.


Now do their time until censorship made them unusable...


nostr doesn't need the lightning network to function.


Isn't that "Chav?"

In the US, Chad is an alpha, head of the pack.


So you're saying that you want to see what could be unburdoned by what has been paid for?


Welcome Neal! Sounds like you're going to fit in famously around here. Tons of carnivores on Nostr, and nearly everyone here is a libertarian.  Many of us donated sats to the truckers during your big protest, too.


Actually quite a lot. Starting in 2015 they worked on BOLTS, which was a uniform set of rules that different companies had to follow to operate on the Lightning protocol. Rusty is in charge of those to this day. He later joined Blockstream and developed much of their version of Lightning, but I think he's got his own dev lab now. Various features in lightning wallets you may have used were his ideas.

In the 90's he did a ton of work on the Linux Kernel, so most operating systems around the world have his ideas implemented in them right now too.


He's one of the top Bitcoin lightning devs that also worked on Bitcoin core and Linux before that. Total legend of a dev.


There will be once the UK's new speech slavery laws become common in more places. Only Nostr allows for truly free speech.


I'd love to have the option to strongly weight the media type in your feed... Some days you just want to see the memes, other days you want to catch up on all your friend's posts. A quick way to switch between those two views & trending notes would be the bomb.


Holy crap, Commula is still up, predicted to win by two whole points at Polymarket!
https://polymarket.com/elections

Now that she's outted herself as a full-on Marxist (and even the mainstream media agrees with that assesment) I can literally see no way of her winning. Zero. She shouldn't get any more than maybe 10% of the vote, even after cheating... How can these betters be so stupid??


A nostr node?

Doesn't everyone just add the node app in their Umbrel node?


Why Nostr is struggling…

There is too much of an overlap with X, not only in the feature sets among the primary applications, but more importantly, in the kind of audience that Nostr is catering to.

Sure..censorship resistance at the protocol level is a differentiator, but the to the average person, you may as well be talking gibberish. They don’t know wtf a protocol is in the first place - let alone why it matters for censorship resistance to happen at that level, or more importantly, WHY they should trust Nostr to deliver on that promise. “Bcoz nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m said so” is not an argument.

————

Bluesky is a case in point here.

It’s got a VERY similar feature set to X, claims to be open source / censorship resistant (similar narrative to Nostr), and is growing MUCH faster than Nostr, bc it has captured a key audience, ie; people with TDS and EDS (Elon Derangement Syndrome).

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/bluesky-signups-surge-uk-amid-musks-row-with-government-over-riots-2024-08-13/?

I’ve been on there a few times, and the content quality is enough to make you want to throw up….but at the very least, it’s working for that kind of content, and for the people who want it.

I don’t have a direct answer here..but I think it’s something to do with the over-emphasis on technicals.

nostr:npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 mentioned increasing the emphasis on design the other day. I agree this is a move in the right direction. We’re taking a very design-focused approach with nostr:npub15xd2mmjnh3caykh77djsv73e0zkrp42jp5mwerx8f4m6su40wdvss7t3l3 (we’ll have ALOT more to show in the next 6wks).

That being said, it’s not enough.
IMO, Nostr is technically mature enough for us to go out there and talk about it to more people, and build a narrative BEYOND the 500 of us that are talking to each other on here.

People like nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft or nostr:npub1dergggklka99wwrs92yz8wdjs952h2ux2ha2ed598ngwu9w7a6fsh9xzpc can correct me if I am wrong here. Maybe there’s alot more to do technically.

But if I am right, I’d like to see more initiatives that are marketing oriented being supported by nostr:npub17xvf49kht23cddxgw92rvfktkd3vqvjgkgsdexh9847wl0927tqsrhc9as and nostr:npub10pensatlcfwktnvjjw2dtem38n6rvw8g6fv73h84cuacxn4c28eqyfn34f and other coalitions. Maybe we even need a council of Nostr businesses, who together pool some funds to help drive some marketing initiatives?

Whatever the case, we need to expand upon the Nostr narrative, make it more compelling and speak to more people about it.
At the very least, we have to conquer then Bitcoiners. If we can’t get the segment who are into freedom money onto the freedom of speech network, we’re DOA. That’s a first step.

I know nostr:npub1hz5alqscpp8yjrvgsdp2n4ygkl8slvstrgvmjca7e45w6644ew7sewtysa is working on a very cool initiative in relation to this. The Nostr Booth is IMO a great way to make Nostr more “real” for bitcoiners by having a physical presence at all the conferences.

I know nostr:npub1utx00neqgqln72j22kej3ux7803c2k986henvvha4thuwfkper4s7r50e8 + nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6 are doing some Podcast outreach. That’s super important too. nostr:npub16vrkgd28wq6n0h77lqgu8h4fdu0eapxgyj0zqq6ngfvjf2vs3nuq5mp2va and crew are putting on Nostriga. Amazing. nostr:npub16c0nh3dnadzqpm76uctf5hqhe2lny344zsmpm6feee9p5rdxaa9q586nvr / nostr:npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg are doing great things with nostr:npub1spdnfacgsd7lk0nlqkq443tkq4jx9z6c6ksvaquuewmw7d3qltpslcq6j7, etc on the content side. I’ve got some things up my sleeve personally which I will begin to do once nostr:npub15xd2mmjnh3caykh77djsv73e0zkrp42jp5mwerx8f4m6su40wdvss7t3l3 is in a position to represent a NEW kind of Nostr-product..

But we need MOAR..

And…we also need to find another angle that is NOT about censorship resistance. That’s clearly not working against X.

I don’t know the EXACT narrative or spin, but it has to be more “running towards” than “running from”.

More white pill, less black pill.

Anyway.
I will probably turn this into an article. I’ve been thinking more and more about “writing in public” as we build Satlantis, and sharing more about how we’re thinking about growing a “network product” on top of a “network protocol”.

If you think this was valuable, please repoast so more people can see and get involved in the discussion.


Commies always give themselves away by saying something like 'you're wasting your time building rockets while people are starving...' It's pretty pathetic.

I hope one day he realizes that he has a panic attack when he realizes that spaceX rockets could, very easily, "accidentally" crash into his house.


Did you leave off a couple of zeros? I'm connected to more relays than you seem to think exist.


This is actually very interesting considering that Yunus won the Nobel Peace Prize for basically doing what Bitcoin does, bringing financial innovation to everyone.  Here's hoping he spreads the mindset and they remove that ban on bitcoin in the country.

nostr:note139ru3kyqj3xvtfk67vkvc7j6rnrxy8pywv53t363z0u2x9zp0s4s6ac6lw


*wouldn't


In practice no UBI done on a grand scale would survive long enough to need this solution you're looking for. That people's money will start hyperinflating first.


Time to find out what the upper limit for zap amounts is...


I bet your state-owned news agencies are claiming that these are Maduro supporters celebrating the win...


Mine is definitely not riskier than a bank box. You claimed that "It happens to as many people hoarding gold as those keeping it in a bank" but I couldn't disagree more. I'd say it happens once or twice a year to people at home (who aren't as careful as I am) but hundreds of times every month for various reasons to safety deposit boxes somewhere. If for no other reason than simple bank robberies.

Do you have stats to back up your claim?

I'm not a voter, by the way.


I couldn't agree more. How could we expect to create a huge pile of value and not have the state want some of it?

Seems like the perfect trojan horse, in fact. The more valueable BTC becomes, the more the state stockpiles it.
Which means the more they depend on it.
Which means the more legitimized BTC becomes to everyone else. Which makes the price go up...
Which eats the dollar....
Which eventually destroys the dollar.......
Which separates money from the state.

Thanks state for eating the state!


There are pretty much infinite TV station on Plex, for free.

https://www.plex.tv

I didn't even mean to use it for that... I use plex on my local NAS storage device to give my video files a nice netflix-like interface. One of the tabs there is called "Plex TV" and it never even asks you to pay for anything, but wow there are more channels there than any cable package ever offered!

Enjoy!


That's no inkblot! That's my uncle's lung Xray when he was diagnosed with cancer...


I've been shouting from the rooftops for years that Gensler is a bitcoin maximalist that is obviously hodling. His actions, up until the eth ETF decision last month, have been totally consistent with ours.

I don't know if he was simply overrulled or somehow compromised on that decision, but either way he's not an effective shitcoin blocker for us anymore and I'm OK with seeing him go now.


Sorry for your (hair) loss.

Congrats!


Vitalik's home wifi network name?


I don't have a clue how much she makes but quoting a mainstream media Fact Check isn't going to win any hearts or minds around here. Those fools told us to wear our masks & that Ivermectin was horse dewormer.


Ah, so you imagine that this happens to all the people around the world that hoard gold, Jewelry, and other valuables at home? All 2 BILLION of them?

The difference between a criminal that will take no risk to pilfer through boxes and one that will risk his life breaking into a home that may be armed is extremely different.

You really should think through carefully what your actual risk profile is. Everyone should, but you more than most.


Yeah right... We all know that Razzlekhan has been the director of the CIA since the Obama administration...


So you just missed the roughly 10,000 various stories of bank failures, Fed safety deposit box raids, and bank employees stealing from their customers' boxes?

Why not just wear a Tshirt that says 'Trust, don't verify?'


Send him some links... Not just the bank failures but the actual banks stealing from their customers' safety deposit box stories. I've seen at least 3 since I've become a bitcoiner.


So the POTUS that literally got deplatformed from twitter making the perfect case for using Nostr, held up the line so much that it booted Nostr from having its' panel?


Giant douche bags are everywhere. nostr:note1qlxus64xlfdej6tgxaycrvchajsr7r4320h4kdxs4pt9ndyamx8sqhrnzp