BTC253: Quantum Computing and Bitcoin w/ Charles Edwards (Bitcoin Podcast)
Preston and Charles dive into the fundamentals of quantum computing, its transformative applications, and the looming threat it poses to Bitcoin encryption.
They break down the distinction between physical and logical qubits, real-world use cases, and the exponential progress in the field. With timelines tightening, they call for urgent collaboration across the Bitcoin and cryptography communities to prepare for a post-quantum world.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:30 - How quantum computing works, including superposition and entanglement
00:08:54 - The difference between physical and logical qubits—and why it matters
00:04:21 - Key industries already benefiting from quantum applications
00:13:07 - Why quantum computing could break Bitcoin’s encryption within 5 years
00:28:04 - The significance of BIP360 and post-quantum migration strategies
00:20:47 - How China's investment and U.S. executive actions shape the race
00:15:41 - Preston’s skepticism of inflated quantum marketing claims
00:22:14 - How AI might accelerate quantum computing development
00:26:06 - Which Bitcoin addresses are most vulnerable to quantum attacks
00:33:32 - Why collaboration is critical to defending Bitcoin's trust model
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
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Slides on Quantum Discussion.
Deck on Quantum Computing.
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TIP767: Mastermind Discussion Q4 2025: Sanofi, Remitly & Crocs w/ Stig Brodersen, Tobias Carlisle, and Hari Ramachandra
Stig Brodersen is joined by Tobias Carlisle & Hari Ramachandra for another round of stock pitches. They discuss Sanofi, Remitly, and Crocs.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:54 - Why Hari is bullish on Sanofi’s strong vaccine and immunology pipeline (Ticker: NYSE: SNY)
00:05:30 - The bear case for Sanofi, including patent cliffs
00:19:26 - Why Stig is bullish on Remitly, highlighting operational leverage and a secular shift in digital payments and remittances (Ticker: NASDAQ: RELY)
00:43:10 - The bear case for Remitly, including pursuing the wrong strategy and excessive stock-based compensation
00:50:50 - Why Toby is bullish on Crocs, focusing on valuation and global growth (Ticker: NASDAQ: CROX)
01:02:36 - The bear case for Crocs, including tariffs and changing fashion trends
01:18:08 - Which live events we have planned for our Mastermind Community in 2026 — and how you can join
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members
Check out our event in Montana
Join us in Omaha for Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholders’ meeting
Tobias Carlisle's book, Soldier of Fortune
Stig Brodersen’s Portfolio and Track record
Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q3 2025 | YouTube video
Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q2 2025 | YouTube video
Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q1 2025 | YouTube video
Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q4 2024 | YouTube video
Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q3 2024 | YouTube video
Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q2 2024 | YouTube video
Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q1 2024 | YouTube video
Tobias Carlisle's podcast, The Acquirers Podcast
Tobias Carlisle's ETF, ZIG
Tobias Carlisle's ETF, Deep
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Hari's Blog: BitsBusiness.com
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TIP766: Intelligent Fanatics: How Great Business Leaders Win w/ Clay Finck
In this episode, Clay explores the concept of Intelligent Fanatics. Intelligent Fanatics are visionary leaders who build enduring, high-performance businesses through culture, focus, and integrity.
Drawing from Ian Cassel and Sean Iddings’ book Intelligent Fanatics, Clay highlights how exceptional leaders like Herb Kelleher, Les Schwab, and Chester Cadieux created companies that thrived for decades by empowering employees, thinking unconventionally, and maintaining a long-term focus.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:12 - What defines an Intelligent Fanatic and how they build lasting business moats
00:26:10 - The role of incentives in motivating teams and compounding performance
00:43:32 - How exceptional leaders create cultures that empower employees and drive long-term success
00:47:09 - Why culture is the strongest and hardest-to-replicate competitive advantage
00:50:56 - How frugality, integrity, and focus shape world-class organizations
01:01:35 - How Intelligent Fanatics sustain greatness through experimentation and productive paranoia
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members.
Ian Cassel’s firm: Intelligent Fanatics Capital Management
Related Episode TIP734: My Investment Philosophy w/ Clay Finck.
Related Episode TIP656: Mastering Stock Selection with an Investment Checklist w/ Clay Finck.
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In this wide-ranging conversation, Preston and Seb unpack the biology of aging and the emerging science behind longevity. They take about epigenetics, sirtuins, Yamanaka factors, and how AI may accelerate regenerative medicine, offering a glimpse into the future of human health.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:04 - Why Aging Might Be a Disease—and What That Changes Scientifically00:07:05 - What Epigenetics Is and How It Affects Cellular Aging00:24:37 - How Yamanaka Factors Can Reset Cells and Potentially Reverse Aging00:35:43 - The Role of Fasting, Cold, and Heat in Triggering Repair Pathways00:30:22 - What NMN and Sirtuins Do in the Body and Their Role in Longevity00:42:26 - How AI Could Simplify and Accelerate Breakthroughs in Aging Science00:48:48 - The Philosophical Trade-Offs of Living Longer Versus Living Better
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BOOKS AND RESOURCES
Related book: Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don't Have To.
Seb's website: Seb Bunney - The Qi of Self Sovereignty.
Seb’s book: The Hidden Cost of Money.
X Account: Seb Bunney.
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TIP765: What the World’s Great Philosophers Can Still Teach Us About Wealth and Wisdom w/ Kyle Grieve
On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses how timeless philosophical ideas can deepen our understanding of investing and life. He explores lessons from thinkers such as Spinoza, Nietzsche, Hume, and Pascal to reveal how concepts like persistence, skepticism, and luck shape decision-making. Kyle also connects these ideas to modern investing by drawing on insights from Buffett, Voltaire, and Bruce Lee, showing how adaptability, emotional control, and inner reflection lead to better outcomes.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:18 - How Spinoza’s idea of eternity can guide timeless investing decisions
00:05:36 - The power of persistence and what conatus teaches us about successful businesses
00:07:56 - Why emotional self-mastery may be your greatest investing edge
00:10:19 - What Nietzsche and Buffett reveal about living with integrity in finance and life
00:16:30 - How Hume’s healthy skepticism leads to sharper questions and wiser decisions
00:26:01 - What Voltaire can teach us about challenging the Efficient Market Hypothesis
00:30:11 - How Blaise Pascal’s wild luck swings illuminate the role of chance in investing
00:35:52 - Why William James’s pragmatism can ground abstract financial ideas in reality
00:38:31 - How market simulations and symbols can distort or enhance our understanding
01:07:12 - What Bruce Lee’s Be Water mindset reveals about adaptability in investing
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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