Mentor Sessions Ep.015: Bitcoin, Freedom, and the Illusion of Value

Is Bitcoin just a shared hallucination, or the ultimate tool to dismantle the fiat matrix? In this explosive episode of Mentor Sessions, we dive deep with Knut Svanholm, Bitcoin philosopher and author of Everything Divided by 21 Million and Praxeology: The Invisible Hand That Feeds You. Knut tackles the toughest FUD—Is Bitcoin’s value subjective? Can it survive a government crackdown? Who will build the roads in a Bitcoin future? From debunking myths to exploring how Bitcoin rewires our minds for freedom, this conversation will arm you with the logic to orange-pill your friends and escape the system. Hit play and rethink money, power, and hope in 2025!

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction

Get ready for a mind-bending discussion with Knut Svanholm on Bitcoin’s power to reveal truth.

• 00:02:06:19 - Is Bitcoin’s Value a Collective Hallucination?

Knut dismantles the myth of intrinsic value and explains why Bitcoin’s worth is subjective.

• 00:03:36:23 - Why “Store of Value” Misleads

Knut challenges the term “store of value” and redefines Bitcoin as a medium of exchange over time and space.

• 00:06:30:08 - Bitcoin’s Singular Purpose: Money, Not More

Why adding use cases like NFTs harms Bitcoin’s role as sound money.

• 00:09:12:19 - The Great Lie of Stable Prices

Knut explains why prices should naturally fall and how Bitcoin exposes fiat illusions.

• 00:11:36:09 - Can Bitcoin Survive Government Capture?

Knut on why nodes, not miners, hold the power and how Bitcoin resists control.

• 00:14:46:01 - Bitcoin’s Antifragile Design

How Bitcoin’s decentralized chaos makes it stronger against attacks.

• 00:20:14:16 - Who Will Build the Roads?

Knut tackles the classic libertarian question with insights from his updated Praxeology book.

• 00:33:19:09 - Bitcoin vs. Coercion: Ending Taxation

How sound money reduces incentives for violence and empowers voluntary systems.

• 00:42:20:23 - The Shawshank Redemption of Bitcoin

Knut’s powerful analogy on hope, freedom, and escaping the fiat prison.

• 00:52:33:05 - New Chapters in Praxeology

Knut discusses new additions to his book, covering natural law and punishment.

• 01:00:07:03 - Knut’s Bitcoin Infinity Academy

Learn about Knut’s project to share his books for free and educate Bitcoiners worldwide.

About Knut Svanholm

• Website: bitcoin-infinity.com

• Twitter: @knutsvanholm

• Bitcoin Infinity Academy: geyser.fund/projects/infinity

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Mentor Sessions Ep.014: Gary on Bitcoin, Wealth Building, and Outsmarting the System

From a $27,000 salary to Bitcoin millions—Gary’s story will flip everything you thought you knew about success upside down. In this episode, he unveils the playbook that took him from the natural gas industry to Bitcoin riches, proving adaptability and focus are the new wealth-building superpowers. Gary dives deep into why US Bitcoin miners are on the ropes, his top strategies for stacking Sats in 2025, bold market predictions, and the mindset shifts that can turbocharge your financial journey. Ready to rethink wealth and secure your future? Hit play—this one’s a must-watch.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction

Meet Gary and get a preview of his journey from humble beginnings to Bitcoin success.

00:02:10 - Gary’s Early Career in Natural Gas

Gary shares his start in the natural gas industry and how it shaped his approach to opportunity.

00:05:45 - Disruption in Energy and Bitcoin Parallels

Explore how energy sector changes mirror Bitcoin’s rise as a disruptive force.

00:12:20 - Why Sovereigns Will Dominate Bitcoin Mining

Gary explains the struggles of US miners and why sovereign entities might lead the future.

00:18:35 - Micro Mining vs. Scale: The Future of Bitcoin Mining

A look at why small-scale mining could outpace large operations.

00:25:50 - Energy Companies and Bitcoin: A Perfect Match

How energy producers can turn wasted resources into Bitcoin profits.

00:33:15 - Gary’s Cross-Industry Success: Energy, Finance, Tech

Gary’s diverse experience across industries and how it led him to Bitcoin.

00:40:40 - Wealth Building in 2025: Bitcoin Strategies

Practical tips from Gary on stacking SATs and growing wealth in the coming year.

00:50:25 - Bitcoin as a Stabilizer: Personal and Financial Growth

How Bitcoin brought stability and purpose to Gary’s life and finances.

01:00:10 - Market Outlook: Bitcoin’s Path to $100K and Beyond

Gary’s predictions on Bitcoin’s price and what’s driving its momentum.

01:07:30 - The Great Magnet: Bitcoin’s Inevitable Pull

Why Bitcoin is attracting everyone from gold bugs to real estate moguls.

About Gary

A former natural gas insider turned Bitcoin multi-millionaire, Gary blends decades of experience in energy, finance, and tech into hard-hitting insights.

• Website: https://garycardone.me/

• Twitter: @GaryCardone

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Mentor Sessions Ep.013: Katie from Citizen X on Bitcoin, Second Passports, and Outmanoeuvring the State

Buckle up for a high-stakes dive into the world of Bitcoin and sovereignty with Katie from Citizen X. A former Russian who fled escaped hyperinflation, Katie now arms Bitcoiners with the ultimate Plan B: second passports and residencies. She peels back the curtain on government overreach—think unrealized gains taxes, Bitcoin seizures, and creeping authoritarianism—and shows how the U.S., Canada, and UK are tightening the noose. From El Salvador’s Bitcoin citizenship hack to Portugal’s HODLer-friendly residency, this episode is your roadmap to protecting your stack and reclaiming your freedom. Want to know how Bitcoiners can stay one step ahead of the system? Hit play—this one’s a game-changer.

Chapters

• 00:00:00:00 - Introduction

• 00:01:25:04 - Katie’s Flight from Russia

From hyperinflation to athletic scholarships, Katie shares her escape from Russia to the U.S.

• 00:05:13:18 - Flag Theory 101

Katie breaks down jurisdictional arbitrage—why Bitcoiners should stack passports like sats (start with Sovereign Individual).

• 00:06:22:10 - Plan B Passport Joins Citizen X

How Katie’s Plan B Passport merged with Citizen X to turbocharge options for Bitcoiners.

• 00:12:37:01 - What Makes a Passport Strong?

Visa-free travel, taxes, and extradition—Katie unpacks what “strong” really means for Bitcoiners.

• 00:16:15:16 - Privacy Havens: Where to Go

Switzerland, Turkey, El Salvador—Katie reveals top spots for privacy and dodging Five Eyes data traps.

• 00:19:04:02 - Why Bitcoiners Are Ditching Canada & UK

Censorship, civil unrest, and hostile policies—Katie explains the exodus from these jurisdictions.

• 00:30:08:14 - El Salvador: Bitcoin Citizenship Frontier

Zero Bitcoin tax and citizenship for ~10 BTC—Katie dives into El Salvador’s HODLer paradise.

• 00:35:01:01 - Portugal: Residency Without Selling Sats

Invest in a Bitcoin-friendly fund for Portuguese residency—Katie’s pro tip for families and HODLers.

• 00:40:08:05 - Family vs. Solo Bitcoiners

Antigua for families, Latin America for solo HODLers—Katie’s tailored relocation picks.

• 00:42:44:09 - Extradition: How Safe Are You?

Katie on state power: if they want you bad enough, they’ll get you—here’s how to lower the odds.

• 00:45:14:12 - Katie’s Bitcoin Origin Story

Hyperinflation, bank freezes, and Mastering Bitcoin—Katie’s path to Bitcoin enlightenment.

About Katie

Katie, ex-founder of Plan B Passport and now CMO at Citizen X

• Website: Citizen X

• Twitter: @PlanBPassport

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Mentor Sessions Ep.012: Nathan Law on Hong Kong’s Fight for Freedom, Bitcoin, and Lessons for the West

Could Hong Kong’s slide into tyranny foreshadow challenges for the West? Is Bitcoin the key tool activists need to protect their freedom? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Nathan Law, Hong Kong’s youngest-ever legislator, whose journey took him from student activist to political prisoner, and now to exile in the UK with a $140,000 bounty on his head. Nathan shares his firsthand account of the Umbrella Movement, the erosion of democracy in Hong Kong, and how Bitcoin helps activists resist financial control. This isn’t just a story—it’s an urgent signal. Stay tuned, because the stakes are higher than you might realize.

What You’ll Discover:

• How Nathan went from college student to Hong Kong’s youngest legislator

• The stark reality of Hong Kong’s fading freedoms under China’s rule

• Bitcoin’s role in empowering activists against bank freezes and oppression

• Vital lessons the West must heed from Hong Kong’s struggle

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction: Hong Kong’s Warning to the World

• 00:01:42 - Nathan’s Journey: Student Activist to Legislator

• 00:03:04 - The Umbrella Movement and 2019 Protests

• 00:04:25 - Escape to the UK: Life in Exile

• 00:10:04 - Hong Kong Today: Tyranny and Censorship

• 00:17:00 - Bitcoin vs. Financial Censorship

• 00:24:20 - Education Under Siege: Indoctrination in Schools

• 00:30:51 - Identity Crisis: Hong Kong vs. China

• 00:36:04 - China’s Rise and the West’s Missteps

• 00:43:09 - Bitcoin in Hong Kong: Freedom’s Tool

• 00:50:56 - Lessons for the West: Freedom Hangs by a Thread

• 00:56:13 - Nathan’s Why: A Reluctant Hero’s Drive

• 01:00:29 - How to Help: Supporting Hong Kong’s Fight

• 01:05:47 - Closing Call: Freedom’s Future

About Nathan Law:

• Book: Freedom: How We Lose It and How We Fight Back – Grab it on Amazon: https://www.nathanlawkc.com/freedom

• Documentary: Who’s Afraid of Nathan Law? – Emmy-nominated, stream on PBS or Amazon: https://www.pbs.org/pov/films/nathanlawfilm/

• Follow Nathan: @nathanlawkc on all platforms (except TikTok)

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