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The Currency

The Currency

Written by: Mike Gastin
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The Currency is a podcast about the ideas that drive society. Join Mike Gastin each week as he breaks down current events and how the ideas behind these events are shaping the world we live in.Copyright 2024 Mike Gastin Economics Social Sciences
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  • 160: My Democracy
    Oct 13 2025

    Does the system of government matter, or even the variation, when it comes to the problems of our current age? Or, should we be trying to address something else?

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    Less than 1 minute
  • 159: Sora 2, Eyeballs & AI Surveillance
    Oct 7 2025

    OpenAI just dropped Sora 2, its image and video creation engine and it’s clear: AI is playing for the big prize. Join me as I unpack what this new development means and point to where I think it’s all going.

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    58 mins
  • 158: Charlie Kirk, René Girard & Mimetic Desire
    Sep 14 2025

    What are we to think about the murder of Charlie Kirk? And what does it have to do with us, especially when it comes to our work? Join me as I talk about Charlie, mimetic desire, and why we all have a vested interest in the health and strength of our society.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
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