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Murray Rudd

Dr. Murray Rudd is an applied environmental microeconomist and policy researcher. His full attention is now on Bitcoin’s economic, social, technical and environmental impacts and potential.

Transforming Learning with NotebookLM: AI Meets Human-Centric Design

Transforming Learning with NotebookLM: AI Meets Human-Centric Design

The November 26, 2024 episode of the Google DeepMind podcast explores NotebookLM, a personalized AI assistant from Google Labs. Developers Raiza Martin and Steven Johnson share their insights into the product's development and features.

Strategic Bitcoin Mining M&A Redefines Industry Dynamics

Strategic Bitcoin Mining M&A Redefines Industry Dynamics

In the November 28, 2024, episode of The Mining Pod, Will Foxley and Colin Harper explore the robust mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities among publicly traded Bitcoin miners in 2024, with total deal value exceeding $470 million.

Bitcoin’s Potential to Redefine Financial Systems

Bitcoin’s Potential to Redefine Financial Systems

In the November 29, 2024, episode of Rajat Soni's podcast, he focuses on on how Bitcoin offers a decentralized alternative to fiat currencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

Bitcoin Power Law: Decoding Growth, Network Effects, and Strategic Potential

Bitcoin Power Law: Decoding Growth, Network Effects, and Strategic Potential

The November 29, 2024 episode of the Rajat Soni podcast features Sina explaining Bitcoin’s historical adherence to the power law model, its declining volatility, and the transformative impact of network effects.

Challenges and Innovations in Bitcoin Security

Challenges and Innovations in Bitcoin Security

The November 28, 2024 episode of the Bitcoin Infinity Podcast features Jameson Lopp discussing the evolving landscape of Bitcoin security, highlighting the importance of self-sovereignty through advanced cryptographic tools like multisignature wallets.

Bitcoin 2025: Strategic Reserves and Market Evolution

Bitcoin 2025: Strategic Reserves and Market Evolution

The November 26, 2024 episode of the Brandon Gentile podcast features John Haar discussing the implications of Bitcoin’s increasing adoption, including its potential as a U.S. strategic reserve asset, the impact of nation-state activity, and the evolving policy environment.

Bitcoin at $100K: Strategic Insights on Institutional Adoption

Bitcoin at $100K: Strategic Insights on Institutional Adoption

The November 24, 2024 episode of the Robin Seyr podcast features Thomas Jeegers discussing Bitcoin's role as a strategic reserve asset, its unparalleled security, and its transformation into a benchmark for investments and financial systems.