SummaryIn this conversation, Shimon and Alex discuss the all-time high of Bitcoin and the excitement surrounding it. They also delve into the role of technology in various industries and the exponential growth of tech advancements. The conversation then shifts to Tesla's full self-driving algorithm and the value of edge cases in machine learning. They touch on media manipulation and the biased portrayal of Bitcoin in the media. Finally, they highlight notable Bitcoin critics and the impact of their opinions. In this conversation, Alex and Shimon discuss various topics related to Bitcoin, AI, and energy. They criticize financial experts who have made inaccurate predictions about Bitcoin and housing affordability. They explore the impact of Bitcoin and AI on energy demand and the need for low latency in AI and Bitcoin transactions. They also discuss the role of nuclear power in meeting energy demand and the potential for renewable energy to shape the future of energy markets. The conversation concludes with a celebration of Bitcoin's success and the potential for its continued growth.TakeawaysBitcoin reaches an all-time high, generating excitement among investors.Technology is infiltrating every industry, leading to exponential growth and advancements.Tesla's full self-driving algorithm demonstrates the value of edge cases in machine learning.Media manipulation can shape public perception of Bitcoin and other topics.Chapters00:00Introduction and All-Time High00:41Bitcoin Price Update02:26Bitcoin Trading Strategies03:01The Purpose of the Podcast04:05Technology in Every Industry05:12Bitcoin and Technological Advancements06:10Understanding Tech and Exponential Curves06:30Deep Dive into Tech Podcasts07:24Tesla's Full Self-Driving Algorithm08:22The Value of Edge Cases in Machine Learning09:18The Scalability of Tesla's Self-Driving Model10:31Media Manipulation and Bitcoin Critics15:12Bitcoin as the Cockroach of Investments16:11The Media's Influence on Perception19:24Engagement Farming and Bitcoin Critics20:20The Impact of Bitcoin Critics20:52Criticism of Financial Experts22:13Bitcoin and AI's Impact on Energy Demand23:40The Role of Nuclear Power in Meeting Energy Demand28:02The Need for Low Latency in AI and Bitcoin30:02Renewable Energy and the Future of Energy Markets32:05The Geopolitical Implications of Energy Independence35:12Bitcoin's Role in Increasing Energy Demand36:21Bitcoin's Price Action and the Impact of ETFs39:14The Future of Bitcoin Cycles41:29Barriers to Bitcoin Adoption42:00Celebrating Bitcoin's SuccessApple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinanceshow.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show