Exploring Prosperity- Challenging Pessimism in the US

<p>Ethel Walker head of school Meera Viswanathan joins Exploring Prosperity to explain what’s really happening to today’s students — from the rise of social media, smartphones, and anxiety to the decline of confidence, resilience, and curiosity.Drawing on insights aligned with Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation, and current research on teen mental health, Meera breaks down:- How phones and social media are reshaping childhood- The real drivers behind rising anxiety and self-doubt- Why schools are struggling — and how to fix them- What great teachers and parents can do right now- Why education is still a fundamentally hopeful institution</p><p>This conversation is for parents, educators, policymakers, and anyone who cares about the future of young people.Timestamps:<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1">00:00</a> The Evolution of Education<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=178s">02:58</a> The Core Mission of Ethel Walker School<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=262s">04:22</a> The Benefits of Single-Sex Education<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=413s">06:53</a> Addressing Busy Work in Education<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=656s">10:56</a> Preparing Students for a Rapidly Changing World<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=736s">12:16</a> The Role of Autodidacticism in Learning<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=795s">13:15</a> The Importance of Engaging Teachers<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=828s">13:48</a> The Capabilities Approach to Education<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=926s">15:26</a> Bridging the Confidence Gap for Girls<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=1024s">17:04</a> Developing Essential Skills for Life<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=1167s">19:27</a> Financial Literacy and Community Engagement<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=1367s">22:47</a> Engaging Students in Investment Education<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=1515s">25:15</a> Expanding Financial Literacy Programs<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=1659s">27:39</a> Real-World Impact of Financial Education<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=1833s">30:33</a> The Role of Education in Building Confidence<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=1948s">32:28</a> Scalability of Educational Innovations<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=2090s">34:50</a> Adapting Successful Programs to Other Schools<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=2192s">36:32</a> Challenges Facing Public Education<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=2356s">39:16</a> The Importance of a Liberal Arts Education<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=2591s">43:11</a> Fostering Freedom of Inquiry in Education<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=2762s">46:02</a> Navigating Modern Challenges in Education<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=2818s">46:58</a> The Limits of Algorithms and Imagination<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=2965s">49:25</a> The Importance of Daydreaming in Education<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=3168s">52:48</a> The Role of Public Libraries and Financial Aid<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=3401s">56:41</a> The State of Higher Education in the U.S.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhosRiVCU-0&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=3638s">01:00:38</a> The Politics of Education and Academic Freedom</p><p><strong>Thank you very much to our sponsors: 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<p>Artificial intelligence is transforming the global economy — but will America stay ahead? In this audio edition of <em>Exploring Prosperity</em>, host Robert Dewey examines whether U.S. innovation can outpace regulation, comparing today’s AI revolution to past eras when new technologies reshaped productivity, jobs, and global power.</p><p>From Silicon Valley’s open-source momentum to Europe’s regulatory headwinds and China’s centralized push, this essay explores the balance between freedom, experimentation, and control — and why the future of prosperity may depend on which model wins.</p><p><strong>Topics include:</strong></p><p>* The real drivers of America’s AI edge</p><p>* How overregulation could slow innovation</p><p>* Lessons from past technology revolutions</p><p>* The global race for AI leadership</p><p>Listen to understand how policy choices today could decide whether AI accelerates prosperity — or stifles it.</p><p><strong>Thank you very much to our sponsors:</strong></p><p>* Truflation: Truflation: BUY Truflation products/services and save 10% using code BOBDEW10. Learn about what prices are actually doing by going to <a target="_blank" href="https://truflation.com/marketplace/us-inflation-rate">https://truflation.com/marketplace/us-inflation-rate</a></p><p>* Foundation: Protect your Bitcoin using the latest off-line technology with easy-to-use Passport. Their next product, Passport Prime will protect all passwords off-line with even-better technology. <a target="_blank" href="https://foundation.xyz/">https://foundation.xyz/</a></p><p>* River Financial: If not cold storage for your Bitcoin, I’d highly recommend River for buying and holding- River is engineered to protect your Bitcoin over the long run. Use this link for discounts: <a target="_blank" href="https://river.com/signup?r=T7GGAF7G">https://river.com/signup?r=T7GGAF7G</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://robertdewey3.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">robertdewey3.substack.com/subscribe</a>

<p><strong>Gold just surged 30% in only 56 days — its fastest rise since 1979.</strong>In this episode of <em>Exploring Prosperity</em>, Bob Dewey revisits a roundtable with <strong>Lyn Alden, Bob Murphy, and Troy Cross</strong> to ask: <em>what does this record-setting move reveal about the weakness of fiat money and the enduring power of hard money?</em></p><p>The discussion explores:</p><p>* How fiat money distorts price signals and encourages debt-driven growth</p><p>* Why gold and Bitcoin represent sound-money alternatives in a financialized economy</p><p>* How hard money could reshape investment, innovation, and wealth distribution</p><p>* What might have happened if the U.S. had reconnected the dollar to gold in 1971</p><p>Lyn Alden explains how easy money fuels financial arbitrage rather than productivity.Bob Murphy shows that even under deflation, real investment and growth would continue.Troy Cross highlights how fiat’s distortions make it harder for markets to reveal true value.</p><p>📈 <strong>Gold’s record run</strong> has reignited the debate over sound money, inflation, and individual freedom.This conversation connects today’s headlines to the deeper question: <em>what kind of money best supports prosperity?</em></p><p><strong>Thank you very much to our sponsors:</strong></p><p>* Truflation: Truflation: BUY Truflation products/services and save 10% using code BOBDEW10. Learn about what prices are actually doing by going to <a target="_blank" href="https://truflation.com/marketplace/us-inflation-rate">https://truflation.com/marketplace/us-inflation-rate</a></p><p>* Foundation: Protect your Bitcoin using the latest off-line technology with easy-to-use Passport. Their next product, Passport Prime will protect all passwords off-line with even-better technology. <a target="_blank" href="https://foundation.xyz/">https://foundation.xyz/</a></p><p>* River Financial: If not cold storage for your Bitcoin, I’d highly recommend River for buying and holding- River is engineered to protect your Bitcoin over the long run. Use this link for discounts: <a target="_blank" href="https://river.com/signup?r=T7GGAF7G">https://river.com/signup?r=T7GGAF7G</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://robertdewey3.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">robertdewey3.substack.com/subscribe</a>

<p>Every generation inherits miracles that once seemed impossible. Childbirth used to be among humanity’s greatest risks—today, it’s routine. </p><p>In this episode of Exploring Prosperity, I look at the extraordinary fall in infant mortality and what it reveals about the quiet triumph of modern medicine. </p><p>From 1800—when nearly half of all children died before age five—to today’s rates in the US at 0.5%, this is one of history’s clearest measures of human progress. </p><p>Yet our healthcare system, despite these miracles, has become a source of frustration and pessimism. Why? Costs, complexity, and bureaucracy now obscure the deeper story of achievement. This video explores both sides of that paradox: how far medicine has come—and why so many feel left behind by it. </p><p>Subscribe! Explore how innovation, capitalism, and human creativity continue to shape a more prosperous future. </p><p>Thank you to our sponsors! Truflation: Learn about what prices are actually doing by going to https://truflation.com/</p><p>Foundation: Protect your Bitcoin using the latest off-line technology with easy-to-use Passport. Their next product, Passport Prime will protect all passwords off-line with even-better technology. https://foundation.xyz/</p><p>River Financial: If not cold storage for your Bitcoin, I’d highly recommend River for buying and holding- River is engineered to protect your Bitcoin over the long run. Use this link for discounts: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&#38;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkNLX2xqYlFacmlDeW5wVWwtN1NqNHdybG5uUXxBQ3Jtc0tteVFfTWR2blppTVBQLWZlVVJtU1I4VHQ5SU5fbmRITDZ2bzV3NlpxMEpMaFU3eUUxSTdpb3JIc3JWblFBR3RaLVJOY1RwbjJHSkF0TFlnNjZOQjd5eEltOWtGalM2aFkySVU5aDBsSmZBdG5oZktfWQ&#38;q=https%3A%2F%2Friver.com%2Fsignup%3Fr%3DT7GGAF7G&#38;v=WNYce54Lwjo">https://river.com/signup?r=T7GGAF7G</a> Timestamps: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNYce54Lwjo&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1">00:00</a> The Miracle of Modern Childbirth <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNYce54Lwjo&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=162s">02:42</a> The Paradox of Healthcare Progress</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://robertdewey3.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">robertdewey3.substack.com/subscribe</a>

<p>In this episode of Exploring Prosperity, I sit down with Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, and Ryan Rasmussen, Head of Research, to unpack their groundbreaking report on Bitcoin’s long-term capital market assumptions. We cover why Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as a hedge against U.S. debt and deficits, how institutional investors are approaching allocation, the rise of corporate treasuries adopting Bitcoin, and the risks every investor should understand. </p><p>Key topics we discuss include:</p><p>* Why Bitcoin is gaining traction with pensions, endowments, and other institutions</p><p>* The surge in corporate Bitcoin buyers and the impact of limited supply</p><p>* The U.S. debt crisis, inflation concerns, and reserve currency debates</p><p>* How to think about risk: volatility vs. conviction</p><p>* Long-term catalysts like regulation, ETFs, and central bank adoption</p><p>Matt and Ryan explain why they believe Bitcoin could capture 1–5% of institutional portfolios — representing trillions in potential inflows — and why the supply-demand equation makes this moment so pivotal. Whether you’re a long-term investor, corporate leader, or simply curious about Bitcoin’s future, this conversation offers rare insights from two of the sharpest minds in crypto research. </p><p>Learn why Bitcoin may be one of the most important assets for the next decade. Read their report here: <a target="_blank" href="https://bitwiseinvestments.com/crypto-market-insights/bitcoin-long-term-capital-market-assumptions-2025">Bitcoin Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions: 2025</a></p><p>Thank you very much to our sponsors: </p><p>Truflation: BUY Truflation products/services and save 10% using code BOBDEW10. Learn about what prices are actually doing by going to <a target="_blank" href="https://truflation.com/">https://truflation.com/</a></p><p> Foundation: Protect your Bitcoin using the latest off-line technology with easy-to-use Passport. Their next product, Passport Prime will protect all passwords off-line with even-better technology. <a target="_blank" href="https://foundation.xyz/">https://foundation.xyz/</a></p><p> River Financial: If not cold storage for your Bitcoin, I’d highly recommend River for buying and holding- River is engineered to protect your Bitcoin over the long run. Use this link for discounts: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&#38;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGlBQU5fdVU4UGdzcnRrMnpwbld4UHVjcmxsd3xBQ3Jtc0ttb0ZmSU5DYURWSVItYllIbnkwbmN4Rkk0aGJXY19Bczg5cUR2cDFMRHh1V2NLN1JWNWZLb2VtU1BENjZYeXVTeVdZdE5lQ1p0bVAtbS1hSTRsMzVrT0l0dlBSUFo2YjFERHJUYlZrdEN2NFBQdmpxVQ&#38;q=https%3A%2F%2Friver.com%2Fsignup%3Fr%3DT7GGAF7G&#38;v=wG665Qc8KsU">https://river.com/signup?r=T7GGAF7G</a> </p><p>Timestamps: </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG665Qc8KsU&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1">00:00</a> Introduction to Bitcoin's Capital Market Assumptions </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG665Qc8KsU&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=176s">02:56</a> Understanding Bitcoin's Value Proposition </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG665Qc8KsU&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=363s">06:03</a> The Macro Economic Landscape and Debt Concerns </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG665Qc8KsU&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=545s">09:05</a> The Role of Gold and Central Banks </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG665Qc8KsU&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=762s">12:42</a> Regulatory Environment and Institutional Interest </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG665Qc8KsU&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=945s">15:45</a> Bitcoin's Scarcity and Demand Dynamics </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG665Qc8KsU&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=1138s">18:58</a> Risks and Future Outlook for Bitcoin </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG665Qc8KsU&#38;list=PLt-j7iknI701aODBJX6gfgALPHJh9R01k&#38;index=1&#38;t=2302s">38:22</a> The Rise of Corporate Bitcoin Adoption</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://robertdewey3.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">robertdewey3.substack.com/subscribe</a>