# ideal — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 11 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ideal. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Seven “I am” Titles of Jesus](https://highlandschurch.org/sermon/the-seven-i-am-titles-of-jesus) _2026-08-16 · Thomas Slager · Highlands Church Sermons_ [Listen](https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTcxNDgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NTA0NjAxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDUxNjU3MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/17148/uploaded/2/0e21368164_1787096729_2026-08-16-sermon-audio.mp3) ## [Entrusted with Treasure](https://www.wallhighway.com/sermons/entrusted-with-treasure/) _2026-08-16 · Dr. Allen Hays · Wall Highway Baptist Church Sermon Podcast_ [Listen](https://www.wallhighway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Sermon-Audio-16-August-2026-10-44-00-AM.mp3) ## [Does America Still Have Checks and Balances on Political Power?](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/155005576/) _2026-08-13 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Sam Weaver interviews Onkar Ghate about the American system of checks and balances and the rise of a religious mentality in America, topics discussed in his OCON 2026 talk “ America at 250: Politics, Religion, Morality .” Topics Include: What checks and balances are Erosion since the founding Rise of religious mentality Resources: “ America at… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/Discussion_of_Onkar_Ghate_s_OCON_Talk.mp3) ## [I Am With You](https://highlandschurch.org/sermon/i-am-with-you) _2026-08-09 · Thomas Slager · Highlands Church Sermons_ [Listen](https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTcxNDgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDk5NjEyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDUwMjUyNCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/17148/uploaded/2/0e21345714_1786478980_2026-08-09-sermon-audio.mp3) ## [Entrusted with Time](https://www.wallhighway.com/sermons/entrusted-with-time/) _2026-08-09 · Caleb Hecox · Wall Highway Baptist Church Sermon Podcast_ [Listen](https://www.wallhighway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Sermon-Audio-09-August-2026-10-44-00-AM.mp3) ## [Fueling a Space Renaissance with Capitalism](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/154991669/) _2026-08-07 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Itamar Feldman interviews Mike Mazza about his new book of essays, Freedom to Launch, which explains how deregulation in the space industry enabled today’s space renaissance and what the government's role in space exploration should be going forward. Among the topics covered are: Why Freedom to Launch was written The space industry’s current state… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/Freedom_to_Launch_Interview.mp3) ## [I’ve Read Ayn Rand. Now What?](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/154961745/) _2026-08-06 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Don Watkins, Onkar Ghate, and Keith Lockitch discuss the Institute's recently announced educational program on Objectivism: ARU Core. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/ARU_Core.mp3) ## [Walking With Integrity](https://highlandschurch.org/sermon/walking-with-integrity) _2026-08-02 · Kevin Yule · Highlands Church Sermons_ [Listen](https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTcxNDgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDk0NDc0IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDQ4NjQxNCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/17148/uploaded/2/0e21320244_1785875658_2026-08-02-sermon-audio.mp3) ## [Socialism Everywhere — and No One Wants to Know Why](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/154526349/) _2026-07-30 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Ben Bayer and Tristan de Liège recent socialist electoral victories, and analyze critical reactions that fail to identify the philosophical essence of the movement. Allegations of “extremism” What the “extremism” charge hides Are socialists “democratic”? Socialism and communism Socialist and MAGA populism Religious communism, godless capitalism… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/Socialism_Everywhere.mp3) ## [When Faith is Slipping](https://highlandschurch.org/sermon/when-faith-is-slipping) _2026-07-26 · Bob Wade · Highlands Church Sermons_ [Listen](https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTcxNDgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDg4ODQ3IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDQ3MzYyOSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/17148/uploaded/2/0e21299260_1785187360_2026-07-26-sermonaudio.mp3) ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RPcePnCULbWw) _2026-07-26 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Maintaining Discipline](https://www.wallhighway.com/sermons/maintaining-discipline/) _2026-07-26 · Dr. Allen Hays · Wall Highway Baptist Church Sermon Podcast_ [Listen](https://www.wallhighway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sermon-Audio-26-July-2026-10-44-00-AM.mp3) ## [He Will Not Forsake His Saints](https://highlandschurch.org/sermon/he-will-not-forsake-his-saints) _2026-07-19 · Kevin Yule · Highlands Church Sermons_ [Listen](https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTcxNDgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDgxNTY2IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDQ1OTEyMCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/17148/uploaded/s/0e21277361_1784585550_sermon-20260719-audio.mp3) ## [The Truth Will Set You Free](https://www.wallhighway.com/sermons/the-truth-will-set-you-free-2/) _2026-07-19 · Dr. Allen Hays · Wall Highway Baptist Church Sermon Podcast_ [Listen](https://www.wallhighway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sermon-Audio-19-July-2026-10-44-00-AM.mp3) ## [Podcast#46 – JoJo Gnome & The Common Elf Games](https://www.jojognome.com) _2026-07-19 · JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast_ This episode of JoJo Gnome's story podcast is alll about games and sport. When JoJo Gnome volunteers to take part in The Common Elf Games he finds that it's the taking part and having a go at new things that's just as important as winning. An ideal story to encourage young children to try out some new sports and games and build their confidence. There is also a story starter that is all about… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jojognomestory/Podcast_46___Common_Elf_Games.mp3?dest-id=771141) ## [Heritage vs. Creed: What Actually Makes You an American?](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/154389250/) _2026-07-16 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e5PLKhXvF0 Podcast audio: In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Ben Bayer and Onkar Ghate discuss whether heritage or creed is what defines American national identity. The American way and sense of life Un-American “Heritage Americanism” Irrelevant Anglo-Protestant “ethnicity” Superior “Creedal Americanism” History of “Creedal Americanism” The eroding… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/What_is_an_American.mp3) ## [America at 250: Politics, Religion, Morality](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/154363849/) _2026-07-14 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6XQv6S2iK0 Podcast audio: The founding of America was the greatest political achievement of the Enlightenment. Knowing that their experiment would be difficult to preserve, the Founding Fathers designed a unique system of checks and balances to prevent the United States from collapsing into tyranny. An essential element of that design, however, has been forgotten.… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/OCON_2026_Onkar_s_Talk.mp3) ## [In God’s Timing](https://www.wallhighway.com/sermons/gods-perfect-timing/) _2026-07-12 · Dr. Allen Hays · Wall Highway Baptist Church Sermon Podcast_ [Listen](https://www.wallhighway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sermon-Audio-12-July-2026-10-44-01-AM.mp3) ## [God is Speaking - Will We Listen?](https://highlandschurch.org/sermon/god-is-speaking-will-we-listen) _2026-07-12 · Ed Lutz · Highlands Church Sermons_ [Listen](https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTcxNDgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDc3NDA1IiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDQ0Njg1NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/17148/uploaded/2/0e21257550_1783990702_2026-07-12-sermon-audio.mp3) ## [America: The Nation of the Producer](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/154307800/) _2026-07-10 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ https://www.youtube.com/live/b91AlTBDODs Podcast audio: The 2026 Objectivist Summer Conference was a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. To conclude the conference, Yaron Brook, ARI board chairman, spoke about what makes America uniquely worth celebrating — the fact that it is “the Nation of the Producer.” Brook begins by surveying the state of the world prior to the American Revolution —… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/Yaron_s_Closing_OCON_Talk.mp3) ## [Encouragement from a Friend](https://www.wallhighway.com/sermons/encouragement-from-a-friend/) _2026-07-05 · Dr. Allen Hays · Wall Highway Baptist Church Sermon Podcast_ [Listen](https://www.wallhighway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sermon-Audio-05-July-2026-10-58-44-AM.mp3) ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yKDtOPaCX31l) _2026-07-05 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [His Love Endures Forever](https://highlandschurch.org/sermon/his-love-endures-forever) _2026-07-05 · Donell Burks · Highlands Church Sermons_ [Listen](https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTcxNDgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDcyOTIyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDQzMjk0MyIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/17148/uploaded/2/0e21234660_1783382334_2026-07-05-sermonaudio.mp3) ## [The Pursuit of Happiness](https://highlandschurch.org/sermon/the-pursuit-of-happiness) _2026-06-28 · Thomas Slager · Highlands Church Sermons_ [Listen](https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTcxNDgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDY4MjAxIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDQyMzg4NCIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/17148/uploaded/2/0e21219067_1782777389_2026-06-28-sermon-audio.mp3) ## [Family Advice](https://www.wallhighway.com/sermons/family-advice/) _2026-06-28 · Dr. Allen Hays · Wall Highway Baptist Church Sermon Podcast_ [Listen](https://www.wallhighway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sermon-Audio-28-June-2026-10-44-00-AM.mp3) ## [Create in Me a Clean Heart](https://highlandschurch.org/sermon/create-in-me-a-clean-heart) _2026-06-21 · Todd Robertson · Highlands Church Sermons_ [Listen](https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTcxNDgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDYzMTMyIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDQxMzcwNSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/17148/uploaded/2/0e21203083_1782148121_2026-06-21-sermon-audio.mp3) ## [A World of Difference](https://www.wallhighway.com/sermons/a-world-of-difference/) _2026-06-21 · Dr. Allen Hays · Wall Highway Baptist Church Sermon Podcast_ [Listen](https://www.wallhighway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sermon-Audio-21-June-2026-10-44-00-AM.mp3) ## [From Sanders to the Trump White House: The Crusade to Control AI](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/154042287/) _2026-06-18 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw8MPZSbLXA Podcast audio: In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Robertas Bakula and Mike Mazza discuss two major developments in the AI industry: Bernie Sanders’ proposal for an AI wealth fund and the White House’s order to block access to Anthropic’s newest models. Topics include: The Anthropic Ban Fear-Mongering About Security Fear-Mongering About… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/Bernie_AI_Wealth_Fund.mp3) ## [Bless the Lord, O My Soul](https://highlandschurch.org/sermon/bless-the-lord-o-my-soul) _2026-06-14 · Michael Grabski · Highlands Church Sermons_ [Listen](https://historian.ministrycloud.com/r/eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiMTcxNDgiLCJzZXJtb25faWQiOiI0NDU3MjAwIiwibWVkaWFfaWQiOiIxNDQwMDU3NSIsIm1lZGlhX2Zvcm1hdCI6IjEifQ%3D%3D/https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/17148/uploaded/2/0e21183958_1781546549_2026-06-14-sermonaudio.mp3) ## [The Hope of the Second Coming](https://www.wallhighway.com/sermons/hope-second-coming/) _2026-06-14 · Caleb Hecox · Wall Highway Baptist Church Sermon Podcast_ [Listen](https://www.wallhighway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sermon-Audio-14-June-2026-10-44-00-AM.mp3) ## [The Pope’s Screed Against Human Intelligence](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/153964837/) _2026-06-11 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXTCE3rXfH4 Podcast audio: In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Ben Bayer and Connor O’Leary discuss Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical about AI. Topics include: Valid questions, backwards approach Concerning near-universal acclaim Dependence on religious morality Faith-based moral concepts Appealing to fear and resentment Hostility to human intelligence We… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/Pope_Encyclical.mp3) ## [The Ideal Life](https://www.wallhighway.com/sermons/eli-jackson/) _2026-06-07 · Eli Jackson · Wall Highway Baptist Church Sermon Podcast_ [Listen](https://www.wallhighway.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sermon-Audio-07-June-2026-10-44-00-AM.mp3) ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fztqsqP8kY2w) _2026-06-07 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [OCON 2026: A Preview of 6 Talks](https://podcast.show/new_ideal_ari/episode/153944110/) _2026-06-04 · Ayn Rand Institute · The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast_ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGcfnm1gELw Podcast audio: In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute podcast, Elan Journo talks with Ben Bayer, Robertas Bakula, Alex Silverman, Audra Hilse, Sam Weaver, and Keith Lockitch about their upcoming talks at OCON 2026 in New Orleans. Speakers include: Bayer: Ayn Rand on progress Bakula: antitrust is anti-production Silverman: metaphysics of productiveness… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/media.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/content.blubrry.com/new_ideal_ari/OCON_2026_Preview.mp3) ## [New Waterfront Religious Retreat Opens at Scientology Spiritual Headquarters in Clearwater](https://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/church-openings/oceanview-grand-opening.html) _2026-04-25 · Scientology Newsroom - Latest Press Releases_ Thousands gathered for the opening of the Oceanview, a striking new seven-story waterfront religious retreat overlooking Clearwater Bay, created to serve parishioners arriving for advanced religious services at the Church’s international spiritual headquarters—Flag. ## [Caribbean Calling: Puerto Rican Pride Shines with Historic Opening of First Ideal Org in the Islands](https://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/church-openings/puerto-rico-grand-opening.html) _2026-02-22 · Scientology Newsroom - Latest Press Releases_ The Isle of Enchantment charts a new course as crowds gather to launch a defining chapter of spiritual freedom, embracing the vibrancy of the Caribbean with a jubilant ribbon-cutting in downtown San Juan. ## [Democracy's Missing Pieces -- Two Pages](http://www.truthcoin.info/blog/democracy/) _2026-01-10 · Truthcoin.Info_ Democracy needs some tune-ups, to reach its full potential. Pieces of Democracy “Democracy” consists of many “puzzle pieces”. Mankind has already found some of them: Rule of the people, by the people, for the people. Periodic elections – to remove bad politicians without violence. A focus on persuasion – and on the consent of the governed. The secret ballot – minimizing coercion (and retribution,… ## [When you don't want to do it: make it easier](https://www.itsmewaldi.com/when-you-dont-want-to-do-it-make-it-easier/) _2025-12-31 · Waldi · It's Me Waldi_ Ease as an antidote to dread. ## [Blockstream's Big Mistake](http://www.truthcoin.info/blog/sidechains-2014-wp/) _2025-12-09 · Truthcoin.Info_ A. Summary Blockstream’s 2014 paper Enabling Blockchain Innovations with Pegged Sidechains may have inadvertently been the largest setback in the history of Bitcoin. We still suffer under it, today! It contains a disastrous section – 4.3 – which has crippled the Bitcoin intelligentsia ever since. It probably set Bitcoin back 10 years (or more), by unfairly maligning the sidechain – Bitcoin’s most… ## [Podcast #44 - JoJo Gnome loves Christmas](https://www.jojognome.com) _2025-11-15 · JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast_ It's getting near Christmas time and JoJo Gnome has seasonal stories to share. In the story "The Smell of Christmas" JoJo finds all the lovely smells he enjoys at this time of year ... until he gets a cold! The story starter is all about creating Christmas baubles for Hattie Hedgehog's tree. On the JoJo Gnome wwebsite page for podcast #45 during December you'll find the bauble designs that some… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jojognomestory/jojo_Gnome_Podcast_45__Christmas_final.mp3?dest-id=771141) ## [Reemergence](https://mtdevans.com/posts/reemergence/) _2025-09-26 · Matthew Evans_ In my first year of undergrad, I was given a great gift. I had the chance to meet regularly with a man I considered to be one of the best particle physicists in the country. The actual purpose of our meetings was to achieve competency doing Physics in his native language, but it became something altogether more valuable to me. Over several weeks, we worked through Schrödinger’s solution to… ## [Podcast #44 - JoJo Gnome Is Wild About Maths](https://www.jojognome.com) _2025-09-21 · JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast_ It's time for Maths Week Scotland and we are ccelebrating Maths and STEM stories. In this story Podcast JoJo Gnome does a Maths challenge with his friends. The story starter is all about creating animal masks from shapes. On the JoJo Gnome wwebsite page for podcast #44 there are videos of the two stories in the podcasts. Also links to 'How to make your own characters' video and a link to MAths… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jojognomestory/Podcast_44___Wild_Maths_final.mp3?dest-id=771141) ## [Podcast #43 - JoJo Gnome And The Number Quiz](https://www.jojognome.com) _2025-08-17 · JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast_ In this JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast we have some fun with numbers. Our main story is JoJo Gnome & the Number Quiz. Our Story starter is all about the wonderful shape that is a circle. Jo starts off the story and you finish it off. If you go to podcast page for podcast #43 you will be able to see a video of our story starter finished by Blackfriars Primary School in Glasgow. Making Characters Extra… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jojognomestory/podcast_43__numbers_quiz.mp3?dest-id=771141) ## [Democracy's Missing Pieces (Parts 9-10)](http://www.truthcoin.info/blog/dem-9/) _2025-08-05 · Truthcoin.Info_ Part 9: Misconceptions About Democracy This section is somewhat redundant (2,800-words), so I’ve placed it into a pdf . Part 10: Competition, The One True God Think of all the mistakes made – by everyone – every day, everywhere in the world, throughout all of time. All the mistakes. What if we had the power to turn each mistake into a blessing ? The worse the mistake, the greater the blessing.… ## [Democracy's Missing Pieces (Parts 7-8)](http://www.truthcoin.info/blog/dem-7/) _2025-08-05 · Truthcoin.Info_ Part 7 – The Ideal Democracy If we were designing a democracy from scratch, what should we do? I’ll tell you! A. The Core Ideas Only two “official” parties are allowed – formally ban the rest. (Again, this is not to restrict choice, but to concentrate the resistance into a cohesive team, and maximize the threat they pose to the ruling party.) The actual ballot, is just a “thumbs up” vs thumbs down… ## [Democracy's Missing Pieces (Parts 5-6)](http://www.truthcoin.info/blog/dem-5/) _2025-08-05 · Truthcoin.Info_ Parts 5 and 6 cover some “details”, about democracy. You can skip to Part 7: The Ideal Democracy if you are not interested. Source . Part 5 – Districts (Electoral College, Gerrymandering, Apportionment, Etc) Our votes sometimes get counted up in strange ways \[gerrymandering, electoral college\]. Furthermore, “apportionment” – ie, the “voters per politician” ratio, or “seats-to-votes” ratio – vexed… ## [Democracy's Missing Pieces (Parts 3-4)](http://www.truthcoin.info/blog/dem-3/) _2025-08-05 · Truthcoin.Info_ Part 3: Why Two is the Optimal Number of Parties Our two-party system often fails us – its gives us two bad options. A common reaction to this, is: let’s add more options! Image credit A. Intro / Summary After all, they can’t all be bad. Eventually, just one good candidate will sneak past the first filter , onto the ballot! Then – we’re all saved! We can all just vote for that good one . This… ## [Democracy's Missing Pieces (Parts 1-2)](http://www.truthcoin.info/blog/dem-1/) _2025-08-05 · Truthcoin.Info_ Intro I don't care who does the electing, so long as I do the nominating. -Boss Tweed, Tammany Hall (c. 1870) What type of government is best? Well, “democracy” – of course! But that is too vague. The world contains many “democracies” – each different from the next. “Majority rule” is the norm in formerly-British countries, but “proportional representation” is used in Continental Europe and Latin… ## [Derangements of Bitcoin](http://www.truthcoin.info/blog/derangements/) _2025-07-16 · Truthcoin.Info_ Intro Bitcoin is having trouble correcting some of its mistakes. I call these “derangements” – the scar tissue that won’t heal properly. Scar tissue is key to answering the all-important question: will Bitcoin win? Or lose? If scar tissue is low, then Bitcoin will win. It can coast its way (to victory), on network-effects alone. On the other hand, if scar tissue is high , then Bitcoin is probably… ## [Ideal Mining (EDAC Pools)](http://www.truthcoin.info/blog/ideal-mining/) _2025-05-26 · Truthcoin.Info_ Summary The optimal solution for mining decentralization is (what I call) “EDAC Pools”. These are pools which are: EDAC Description Efficient Not wasting any money/resources. Detachable Can easily switch pools (ie, “detach”). Accountable Any mistakes are noticed. Competitive It is easy to compare (and rank) pools. Motivation In the previous post , I detailed how “Mining Centralization” is a fake… ## [Popular Mining Lies / The Mining Grift](http://www.truthcoin.info/blog/popular-mining-lies/) _2025-05-26 · Truthcoin.Info_ Summary Mining has always been perfect . This is in part because it is so perfectly designed. But it’s perfect in practice, too! Blocks are always found, roughly 1 per 10 minutes. Transactions have never been censored. There has never been a large reorg. Bitcoin’s miners have never misbehaved – ever. So, why do people view the miners with such… hostility? Or concern? Why do they concern-troll , so… ## [Podcast #42 - JoJo Gnome Loves Spring](https://www.jojognome.com) _2025-04-23 · JoJo Gnome's Story Podcast_ Welcome to this JoJo Gnome Story Podcast all about springtime and growing things. In the main story called 'Zack and the Beanstalk' there is a gnome like twist on the traditional fairy tale Jack & the Beanstalk. In the story starter you can decide what fantastic plants or vegetables you might grow with magic seeds. There are also short videos about the things JoJo likes doing in springtime. Visit… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jojognomestory/JoJo_Podcast_42_spring.mp3?dest-id=771141) ## [Ten Stories of Triumph for South Africa as New Scientology Church Opens in Eastern Cape](https://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/church-openings/eastern-cape-grand-opening.html) _2025-04-06 · Scientology Newsroom - Latest Press Releases_ Ecstatic crowds converge in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) to celebrate a historic landmark now restored and rising into the Nelson Mandela Bay skyline, marking a new dawn of spiritual freedom in this Land of Legends.