Podcasts about public goods

SummaryVishnu Kumar joins the ATX DAO Podcast to share his journey from early community contributor to helping teams launch custom chains at Arbitrum. With roots in Gitcoin's public goods ecosystem and experience across DAOs like ATX DAO and Friends With Benefits, Vishnu brings a rare perspective on how community-first involvement can evolve into real infrastructure impact. He reflects on the lessons learned from DAO chaos, builder experimentation, and navigating the trade-offs of decentralized coordination.Now leading strategy and go-to-market for Arbitrum Orbit, Vishnu offers a behind-the-scenes look at how and why teams are spinning up their own L2 chains. The episode covers everything from RaaS partners and modular stacks to the challenges of attracting liquidity and building sustainable ecosystems. Whether you're a founder thinking about launching a rollup or just curious how culture contributors become infra operators, this is a must-listen for anyone serious about the future of crypto infrastructure.Chapters00:00 Tequila and Good Vibes02:12 Conferences and Networking in Web305:19 Health Tips for Conference Goers08:02 Vishnu's Journey into Crypto10:41 The Evolution of DAOs13:26 Building Community and Collaboration16:33 Public Goods and Programmable Money19:05 Navigating the Crypto Landscape21:41 Fashion, Status, and Crypto24:29 The Future of Tokenization28:57 Exploring Tokenization and Legal Challenges29:51 The Journey into DeFi and Arbitrum31:06 Arbitrum's Unique Position in the Crypto Landscape33:19 Founders and Vision Behind Arbitrum35:26 Launching Chains and the Future of Arbitrum Orbit37:19 The Challenges of Building Custom Chains39:56 Building a Chain: The Technical and Strategic Aspects44:06 The Rise of Real-World Assets in Crypto46:44 The Future of Fintech and Tokenization48:10 Product Management and Execution in Crypto51:16 Idea Management and Productivity TechniquesConnect with Vishnu and Arbitrum:X (Twitter): ⁠⁠@vgkfiles | @arbitrumFarcaster: @vkgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vishnugkumarWebsite: https://arbitrum.ioCheck out our friends at Tequila 512:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tequila512.com⁠⁠Socials: ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠To learn more about ATX DAO:Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠websiteFollow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter):Ash:  ⁠@ashinthewild⁠Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3.

Jess Flanigan argues that personal income tax is illegitimate. But is the state ever justified in extracting money from its population to pay for public goods? Are property taxes and privatization of state functions better options? And if taxes are illegitimate, are we permitted, or even obligated, to stop paying our taxes?[00:00] Introduction and Thought Experiment[02:40] Justifying Taxes for Public Goods[03:40] Alternative Tax Systems[07:27] The Egalitarian Distribution Debate[13:15] The Alienation of Labor in Capitalism[17:49] Privatization and the Role of the State[21:45] The Debate on Tariffs[27:56] Economic Impact of Industrialization and Labor[32:15] Debating Defensive Tariffs[38:49] Funding Public Goods: Challenges and Solutions[51:36] Libertarian Views on Government and Personal FreedomCheck out FeedSpot's list of 90 best philosophy podcasts, where Brain in a Vat is ranked at 15, here: https://podcast.feedspot.com/philosophy_podcasts/

Infrastructure in the U.S. now costs dramatically more than in countries like Germany or Croatia—without clear signs of higher quality or better environmental outcomes. Why has infrastructure spending spiraled out of control? Could democracy itself—through litigation, regulations, and empowered citizen voices—be driving costs sky-high?George Washington University Professor of Public Policy Leah Brooks investigates why the U.S. pays so much more per mile of highway compared to other nations in her paper “Infrastructure Costs”. Brooks reveals shocking findings: from the late 1960s onward, the cost to build highways in America surged dramatically, not because of higher wages or materials, but because of legal battles, environmental reviews, and citizen demands.

Today, we're doing something a little different, and breaking from our regular production schedule to release a special live bonus episode. This episode is a recording of a live twitter space, where we wrapped up our Trailblazers of Octant series with an open discussion, community reflections, and ecosystem updates.Since it was recorded live, the audio quality might not be what you're used to from our usual episodes, and there were limited editing and production options. But you know what, that's part of the fun of a live conversation—it's raw, unfiltered, and community-driven.For this conversation, we were joined by folks from Octant, Climate Coordination Network, Protocol Guild, Greenpill Dev Guild, CryptoConexión, and friends from the community. In the community discussion we reflect on key themes and highlights from the Trailblazers of Octant podcast, some of the most exciting aspects of Octant's approach to Public Goods Funding, and what's next for Epoch 7 and Octant V2.--Full shownotes with links available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruists-bonus-live-episode-exploring-the-octant-ecosystem-community-space--Support us with a Fiat or Crypto contribution--Learn more at cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--DISCLAIMER--While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, do not take any of this as investment advice and make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it's important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More info at cryptoaltruism.org/disclaimer.

What makes something a public good? In short, inclusion and access. It cannot exclude anyone- regardless of background, socioeconomic status, or creed. Dr. Jonathan Gyurko, repeat Pencil Buster, joins us to discuss his recent article on higher education's status as a non-public good. Although our institutions of higher education- even those that call themselves "public"- aren't at this moment public goods, but they can be. Making them so will more closely align their missions with democracy, which requires us to include. Inclusion isn't always easy, but it is necessary and leads to more public good. We can get there by focusing on the incredible work that our schools are already doing. And when we focus on the lived value that graduates gain, we'll get closer to that goal. Jonathan is the co-founder and president of ACUE, the Association of College and University Educators, a proud partner of BustED Pencils. BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guest: Dr. Jonathan Gyurko

For years, I've referenced the book The Privatization of Everything as a seminal work in my understanding of the relationship between government and the private sector. So given the recent DOGE of it all, it seemed like a great time to revisit this conversation—now with one of its authors, Donald Cohen. We discuss the role privatization plays in government waste, and who stands to gain from the transformation of public funds into private wealth. (Hint: It's not the public!)  Transcripts, show notes, production credits, and more can be found at: https://moneywithkatie.com/privatization. Money with Katie's mission is to be the intersection where the economic, cultural, and political meet the tactical, practical, personal finance education everyone needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

to those challenging the idea of a private market for security would have to be: what about you? What would your reaction be? Does your fear of outlaw companies mean that you would then go out and engage in trade with a security producer that aggressed against other people and their property, and would you continue supporting it if it did?

How to Survive the Age of MisinformationWe are joined by Dr. David Helfand, an esteemed professor of astronomy at Columbia University and author of A Survival Guide to the Misinformation Age. Dr. Helfand shares practical tools to help listeners sharpen their critical thinking skills, question the narratives they encounter, and distinguish between fact and fiction in today's hyperconnected world.Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, DavidSupport the showShow Notes:https://outrageoverload.net/ Follow me, David Beckemeyer, on Twitter @mrblog or email outrageoverload@gmail.com. Follow the show on Twitter @OutrageOverload or Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload.HOTLINE: 925-552-7885Got a Question, comment or just thoughts you'd like to share? Call the OO hotline and leave a message and you could be featured in an upcoming episodeIf you would like to help the show, you can contribute here. Tell everyone you know about the show. That's the best way to support it.Rate and Review the show on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/OutrageOverloadMany thanks to my co-editor and co-director, Austin Chen.

Doctoral students Phoebe Gilpin, Martha Perez-Mugg, and Arham Kazi sit down with Cara and Derek to talk about the writings that drew them to philosophy in the first place, the books they've encountered through their studies, and the works that they find themselves drawing upon in their own writing, as well. As always, please use this form to recommend future topics and guests. Works we talked about in this episode: Plato's Euthyphro David Labaree, "Public Goods, Private Goods" bell hooks, Teaching to Transgress Michel Foucault, Discipline and Punish Bruno Latour, Laboratory Life Sara Ahmed, Living a Feminist Life Sara Ahmed, On Being Included Natasha Myers, Rendering Life Molecular José Medina Epistemology of Resistance Robert Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Frantz Fanon, Black Skin, White Masks Frantz Fanon, The Wretched of the Earth Tithi Bhattacharya, ed. Social Reproduction Theory David Mitchell, Biopolitics of Ability Jess Calarco, Holding It Together Catherine Elgin, True Enough Naomi Oreskes, Why Trust Science? Savannah Shange, Progressive Dystopia

It's Best-Of Week on The Academic Minute:  In today's segment, Bruce Johnson, James Graham Brown professor of economics at Centre College, postulated that new deals for sports stadiums do not benefit taxpayers. Bruce K. Johnson is the James Graham Brown Professor of Economics at Centre College, where he has taught since 1987. He became interested […]

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In this episode, join Kevin as he chats with Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, about why public goods matter—not just for Ethereum, but for the world. They'll unpack creative ways to fund these initiatives and call on the Web3 community to step up, support innovation, and build a stronger future by 2025. ✨ Subscribe to the Green Pill Podcast ✨ https://pod.link/1609313639

Many low-income countries face a dilemma: keep taxes low and remain unable to build state capacity, or raise taxes and risk political unrest. In this episode of The Pie, Ben Krause, Executive Director of the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics, shares insights from an experiment in Haiti demonstrating how the provision of public goods can boost tax compliance.

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie invites Johanna Breuer, Emmanuel Mourlon-Druol and Federico Fabbrini to delve into the intricate dynamics of European public goods and how to pay for them. Together, they explore the historical, legal, and political foundations of joint European financing—tracing its evolution from the post-WWII period to recent crises like the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. Relevant publication: Mourlon-Druol, E. (2024) ‘An uphill struggle: a long-term perspective on the European public goods debate', Policy Brief 24/2024, Bruegel Beetsma, R. and M. Buti (2024) ‘Designing conditionality in the supply of European public goods', Working Paper 20/2024, Bruegel

How is Octant revolutionizing Web3 public goods funding through decentralization, community governance, and innovative funding mechanisms?

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Molly Mackinlay has extensive work experience in various roles at different companies. She is currently the Head of Engineering, Product, & Research Development at Protocol Labs, where they lead teams working on the IPFS Project. Prior to this, Molly worked at Google where they held multiple roles including Google Search PM II, Google Forms PM, Google Classroom PM, and Associate Product Manager for Chrome Native Client. Before joining Google, she obtained their Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a concentration in Human Computer Interaction from Stanford University. Key HighlightsExplores decentralized mechanisms for funding public goodsPresents three web3 experiments: Quadratic Funding, DAO treasuries, and Retroactive Public Goods RewardsIntroduces Open Impact Foundation as a legal structure for public goods fundingAbout Foresight InstituteForesight Institute is a research organization and non-profit that supports the beneficial development of high-impact technologies. Since our founding in 1987 on a vision of guiding powerful technologies, we have continued to evolve into a many-armed organization that focuses on several fields of science and technology that are too ambitious for legacy institutions to support.Allison DuettmannThe President and CEO of Foresight Institute, Allison Duettmann directs the Intelligent Cooperation, Molecular Machines, Biotech & Health Extension, Neurotech, and Space Programs, alongside Fellowships, Prizes, and Tech Trees. She has also been pivotal in co-initiating the Longevity Prize, pioneering initiatives like Existentialhope.com, and contributing to notable works like "Superintelligence: Coordination & Strategy" and "Gaming the Future".Get Involved with Foresight:Apply to our virtual technical seminars Join our in-person events and workshops Donate: Support Our Work – If you enjoy what we do, please consider this, as we are entirely funded by your donations!Follow Us: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedInNote: Explore every word spoken on this podcast through Fathom.fm, an innovative podcast search engine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're speaking with Sophia Dew, DevRel Engineering Lead at Celo, about all things onchain funding and what goes into launching a layer 2 blockchain.Sophia joined Celo about a month ago, and prior to that she was working on Public Goods Network, or PGN, a layer 2 blockchain focused on public goods. PGN ended up running out of money and winding down but Sophia learned tons of lessons along the way about maintaining a blockchain that she shares with us in this episode.We then did a deep dive into onchain funding - what new things it enables, why it's important, and Sophia gives lots of examples of use cases or apps she would love to see get built out in the onchain funding arena.Sophia was nominated by Nicole (by way of Triumph) and voted onto the podcast by Richie Bonilla, Andy Boyan, Meg Lister, David Phelps, Rachael Amy, and Triumph. COLLECT THIS EPISODESUBSCRIBE TO REHASH PODCAST CLUB (RPC) FOLLOW REHASH:TwitterWarpcast (Farcaster)TikTokInstagramNewsletterRehash Podcast Club (RPC)Diana Chen (Host) IMPORTANT LINKS:Sohia's TwitterSophia's Warpcast (Farcaster)Celo TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro2:47 How to launch a layer 2 blockchain via Public Goods Network (PGN)6:41 How to maintain and grow a blockchain14:21 Does it make sense to build an L2 focused on public goods?16:07 Playbook for launching an L217:56 What does blockchain enable for public goods funding?20:56 Framework for designing onchain funding mechanisms27:07 Examples of onchain public goods funding outside of crypto31:54 How to design regenerative funding mechanisms42:28 What is Celo?48:29 Can You Not50:50 Follow Sophia DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

Nick van Eck is the co-founder and CEO of Agora — a stablecoin issuer that raised a $12 million seed round led by Dragonfly in April.  In this episode, Van Eck explains how Agora's AUSD is attempting to innovate the centralized stablecoin using a neutral, customer-first perspective. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 02:29 Bootstrapping a Stablecoin 06:09 Stablecoin Issuers 09:24 Agora's Strategy 10:43 Market Structure Changes 16:10 'Tokenization' Taxonomy 20:12 Stablecoins & Instant Settlement 21:49 Agora's Roadmap This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Polkadot Polkadot is the blockspace ecosystem for boundless innovation. To discover more head to polkadot.network The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop! Follow us on Lens to stay in the loop: hey.xyz/u/theblockcommunity The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newsletters

A discussion about public goods and what classifying services as common pool resources, congestible public goods, or club goods means for grid planning and market design.Lynne Kiesling joins Ahlmahz Negash, Conleigh Byers, Farhad Billimoria, and Paul Dockery to discuss the classification system used in economics to distinguish public goods from private goods and what classifying some services as common pool resources means for grid planning and market design.Lynne Kiesling is an economist focusing on regulation, market design, and the economics of digitization and smart grid technologies in the electricity industry. She is Director of the Institute for Regulatory Law & Economics in the Center on Law, Business, and Economics, and is an Adjunct Professor in the Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability program, both at Northwestern University. She is also a Research Professor at University of Colorado Denver, a member of the External Faculty of the Santa Fe Institute, and a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.In addition to her academic research, she is currently a member of the U.S. Department of Energy's Electricity Advisory Committee, has served as a member of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Smart Grid Advisory Committee, and is an emerita member of the GridWise Architecture Council. Her academic background includes a B.S. in Economics from Miami University (Ohio) and a Ph.D. in Economics from Northwestern University.You can find the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Share with friends that are energy enthusiasts, like us!05:07 - 30 seconds of theoryAhlmahz: Public GoodFarhad: Common Pool ResourceConleigh: Club goodLynne: The pacing problemAhlmahz: The collective action problemFarhad: The tragedy of the commonsConleigh: Induced demandLynne: The Knowledge Problem39:02 - What is and what is not a public good in the electric systemBillimoria, F., Mancarella, P. and Poudineh, R., 2022. Market and regulatory frameworks for operational security in decarbonizing electricity systems: from physics to economics. Oxford Open Energy, 1, p.oiac007.51:06 - Is transmission a Public Good?1:16:22 - Implications for planning and market design1:40:06 - National Treasure, Public Good, or Excludable - a Public Power Underground gamePublic Power Underground, for electric utility enthusiasts! Public Power Underground, it's work to watch!

In episode 164, we're excited to welcome David Casey, CEO of Funding the Commons, a project incubated by Protocol Labs that builds bridges between builders, researchers, and funders transforming funding models and mechanisms for public goods. We discuss why Web3 has become a hub for public goods funding experimentation, some of the most exciting innovations coming out of the space, the challenge of balancing reward and impact in funding mechanisms, some of their upcoming events and experiences, and much more.--Three Key Takeaways--If the Web3 ecosystem is truly committed to funding and scaling open-source software, it's important for different protocols across the ecosystem to collaborate and develop shared public goods funding mechanisms to support the digital public goods that benefit the ecosystem as a whole.When coordinating conferences and events around public goods funding, it's important to engage diverse sectors including the public sector, international NGOs and organizations, the Web3 community, and academics and researchers. Many of these communities have decades of experience in public goods and can bring important perspectives to the conversation.To reach a broader audience and scale Web3 public goods mechanisms, it is important to focus on building more accessible and user-friendly UI/UX, including solutions that reach the last mile. A great example of this is the launch of Mini Pay on the Opera Browser.--Full shownotes with links available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-164-funding-the-commons-blockchain-based-infrastructure-for-public-goods-funding-mechanisms--Support us with a Fiat or Crypto contribution--Learn more at cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it's important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.

Everyone is raving about India's digital public goods -- or its digital public infrastructure, aka DPI. But is the picture all rosy? What is the flip side of this technological achievement? Welcome to Episode 56 of Everything is Everything, a weekly podcast hosted by Amit Varma and Ajay Shah. In this episode, Ajay and Amit talk about how such a government monopoly cannot be a good thing. In the long run, suppressing competition will hurt us. Firstly, it empowers the state more than it should, and power corrupts. Secondly, it stifles competition, and thus, innovation. For magnificent, detailed, juicy show notes, ⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In episode 163, we're excited to welcome Nico Gallardo of LottoPGF, the creators of permissionless lotteries for public goods funding on Ethereum. We dive into the history of lotteries as a funding mechanism, why Ethereum is such a powerful force for community coordination and capital allocation, how permissionless lotteries are set to disrupt traditional public goods funding, unifying degens and regens to advance public goods, and much more.--Three Key Takeaways--There is a strong history of lotteries funding public goods like universities and charitable institutions, but traditionally these lotteries have been heavily centralized, with decisions around capital allocation being made by a centralized authority. A decentralized, permissionless lottery would put this power in the hands of the community.Lotteries today require a high degree of trust. You must trust that the individuals receiving and holding the money will use a fair process for choosing a winner and will distribute the funds as promised. A blockchain-based lottery would address this by creating an open source, trustless system for choosing a winner and allocating funds.Traditionally “degens” and “regens” have been viewed as opposites that are incompatible with each other. However, there are a lot that these communities can learn from each other. Degens, on the one hand, are great at coordinating communities and raising funds, and there is a lot that regens can learn from this. As such, it's important to explore ways that these two communities can work together for social good.--Full shownotes with links available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-163-lottopgf-unifying-degens-and-regens-as-a-force-for-public-goods--Support us with a Fiat or Crypto contribution--Learn more at cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--This episode was recorded on Zencastr!--Interested in starting your own podcast? Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Alternatively, head to zencastr.com/pricing and use my code "CryptoAltruism".Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it's important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.

We have another best-of episode for you today. This one is a conversation with Irene Lo about the work she's doing to study and leverage markets for social impact — think markets for public school assignments, or medical school residency matches. Irene reminds us that markets exist to help effectively allocate limited resources, and not all marketplaces are based in cash. We hope you'll tune in again to this thought provoking conversation to hear Irene talk about the changing face of markets.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: Irene LoConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads or Twitter/XConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/XChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionHost Russ Altman introduces guest Irene Lo, a professor of management science and engineering at Stanford.(00:03:23) Unique Challenges of Non-Financial MarketsThe unique challenges in markets where monetary transactions are not feasible or ethical.(00:04:21) School Choice and District PerspectivesThe multifaceted decisions parents and school districts face in school choice.(00:06:54) Collaboration with San Francisco School DistrictConnecting with the San Francisco School District to redesign their student assignment system.(00:08:27) Algorithms and Testing of School Assignment PoliciesThe extensive simulations and community engagement involved in testing the new school assignment policies algorithm before implementation.(00:11:18) Goals and Issues of the Old SystemWhy the old school assignment system failed to achieve its goals of predictability, proximity, and diversity.(00:12:52) Algorithm Adaptation for Broader UseThe potential for adapting the San Francisco school assignment algorithms for use in other cities and districts.(00:14:42) Applying Market Design to Medical Residency MatchesAdapting market design principles to medical residency placements, emphasizing multifactorial considerations.(00:19:07) Market Design in the Developing World: Indonesian Palm Oil MarketInsights into the challenges and solutions in improving the supply chain for palm oil in Indonesia.(00:24:08) Crowdsourcing InformationHow crowdsourcing information can help improve market efficiency for palm oil farmers and the challenges involved.(00:26:32) Market Manipulation and AlgorithmsThe future application of advanced algorithms to improve market dynamics once sufficient data is gathered.(00:28:08) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads or Twitter/XConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X

On our penultimate episode of the season, we're speaking with Irina Marinescu, co-founder and CEO of buidlbox, a global hub for builders to learn, earn, and connect in web3.Irina is also a mentor at Tachyon and a founder of Women in Crypto, and she previously worked as General Counsel at Gitcoin throughout its disaffiliation process to decentralize Gitcoin Holdings (which later became Supermodular) from GitcoinDAO back in Spring 2022.It was during this transition period that Gitcoin's bounties and hackathons product, which was originally launched in 2017 by Kevin Owocki, began morphing into what is now buidlbox, and in February 2023 at ETH Denver, buidlbox officially launched. Around that time, Supermodular (previously Gitcoin Holdings) decided to shift its entire focus to supporting the thriving buidlbox platform.In this episode, Irina shares updates on where buidlbox stands today and how it is shaping the future of learning and work, what she learned from the Gitcoin disaffiliation process, both from a legal and an organizational perspective, and how non-technical people can get involved in hackathons and building in the space.We then get into the recent SAB 121 bill that President Biden recently vetoed, why Irina believes the SEC hasn't exactly been aligned with the crypto ecosystem, and the one thing we need to do more of to help regulators change their minds about crypto. 

Taxpayers are told to ante up to keep sports teams in their cities, but is it worth it? Bruce Johnson, James Graham Brown professor of economics at Centre College, examines this question. Bruce K. Johnson is the James Graham Brown Professor of Economics at Centre College, where he has taught since 1987. He became interested […]

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Today on the Ether we have Kinetix Finance hosting episode 10 of Into the Cosmos. You'll hear from Kava, Melch, Trev,

Digital frontiers are constantly reshaping the world, making digital diplomacy and public digital infrastructure critical areas of innovation and policy. Naturally, as governments navigate the complexities of fast-paced technological advancements that actively impact society, the need for a robust digital public infrastructure (DPI) and the effective use of digital public goods (DPG) becomes crucial.In this last instalment of our Podcast before the upcoming e-Governance Conference 2024, we spoke to Nele Leosk, Ambassador-at-Large for Digital Affairs in the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The paths of digital progress and civic empowerment are tied and bound together, so how nations can benefit from sharing and re-using digital tools to enhance governance? Digital public goods, digital public infrastructure and commons are shaping the digital societies of tomorrow. So the question is how can policymakers navigate the challenges of reusing, adopting, and scaling existing digital solutions and create synergies across national, European, and international digitalization initiatives to deliver effective digital public goods. The panel session at the upcoming e-Governance Conference 2024 will give the floor to Mr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria and Tiago Carneiro Peixoto, Coordinator for Digital Government Services at the World Bank to hear some examples and lessons. Join us at the e-Governance Conference on 22 May for discussion on “Uncovering the potential of digital public infrastructure”.

5 years, 20 Grants, 3715 projects crowd-funded and over $60M raised towards public goods funding, from 4.2M unique donations. Gitcoin's headline numbers are indicative of the massive success their quadratic funding (QF) and public goods funding models (PGF) have seen over the years. With Gitcoin 2.0, crowd-funding is further decentralised, Allo Protocol being open-source and permissionless: any ecosystem treasury can create their own Gitcoin Grants program to help their community fund what matters to them.Topics covered in this episode:Kevin's background and Gitcoin's journey so farThe utility of Gitcoin PassportGitcoin Grants sybil protection dilemmaPublic goods & capital allocationQuadratic funding (QF) & retroactive public goods funding (RPGF)New allocation models introduced by Gitcoin 2.0$GTC token utility & decentralising Allo ProtocolThe current landscape of DAOsEpisode links:Kevin Owocki on TwitterGitcoin on TwitterGitcoin Governance ForumsSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus1: Chorus1 is one of the largest node operators worldwide, supporting more than 100,000 delegators, across 45 networks. The recently launched OPUS allows staking up to 8,000 ETH in a single transaction. Enjoy the highest yields and institutional grade security at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Friederike Ernst.

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In episode 151, we're excited to welcome Garm Lucassen, CTO and Co-Founder of Glo Dollar, a stablecoin dedicated to unlocking $7.4B a year in funding for public goods and charity. We discuss how stablecoins can be leveraged to embed philanthropy into everyday transactions, the concept of Auto Public Goods Funding (or AutoPGF), the roadmap ahead for Glo Dollar, and much more.--Three Key Takeaways--Large stablecoin issuers bring in billions of dollars in profits each year by investing the fiat backing the stablecoin. Instead of these profits going to corporations and their shareholders, Glo presents an alternative that allows the profits to be sent to public goods projects and charities.AutoPGF (Public Goods Funding) is a mechanism that uses transaction fees to fund public goods projects. It is “Automatic” because users don't have to change their daily habits to fund public goods, it just happens automatically based on their day-to-day transactions.$7.4B is the estimated profit made by stablecoin issuers. As the space continues to grow, and stablecoins become essential in every day life, this number is expected to increase. As Glo Dollar becomes more ubiquitous by introducing new use cases like payment rails, credit cards, and off-ramps, they can start to compete with fiat currencies such as the US Dollar, creating tremendous opportunities to bring in substantial funds for public goods.--Full shownotes with links available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-151-glo-dollar-unlocking-billions-in-public-goods-funding-with-stablecoins--Support us with a Fiat or Crypto contribution--Learn more at cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--This episode was recorded on Zencastr!--Interested in starting your own podcast? Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Alternatively, head to zencastr.com/pricing and use my code "CryptoAltruism".Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it's important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.

Byron Carson is an associate professor of economics and business at Hampton-Sydney College in Virginia. He is also the author of a recently published book, Challenging Malaria, which we talk about today. He explains to us what malaria is and the different ways that individuals and private interests responded to it before the invention of pesticides. We talk about why it is so difficult for larger groups to respond quickly and how individuals moving towards an emergency solution can align with societal interests. He gives examples of private malaria prevention action and private COVID prevention action, giving us insight into how we as members of our communities can solve problems held up by collective action. Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

In today's podcast we host two guests: Kevin Owocki, co-founder of Gitcoin, and Meg Lister, GM at Gitcoin Grants Labs. Gitcoin is a platform that connects developers with open-source projects for funding, collaboration, and building digital public goods through various forms of contribution like coding, design, and more. In our conversation we learn about the origin story of Gitcoin and breakdown the main funding mechanisms, such as quadratic funding and retroactive funding, benefits of onchain capital allocation over traditional funding mechanisms, and we delve into Allo Protocol, an open-source protocol that enables groups to efficiently and transparently allocate pooled capital. 0:00 Intro 1:37 Kevin Owocki and Meg Lister 4:12 The Story of Gitcoin 12:39 Quadratic and Retroactive Funding 18:21 Main Usecases 24:35 Grants Programs in the Bull 28:44 Onchain Capital Allocation 33:53 Allo Protocol 37:33 Gitcoin Token 38:17 Revenue 41:01 Ultimate Vision 49:05 Fiat Onramps Our sponsor Synfutures: https://oyster.synfutures.com/ ✨ Check out our new website ✨ https://thedefiant.io/

Welcome to another episode of the ReFi Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to feature Luuk Weber from Kolektivo and Monty Merlin from ReFi DAO, alongside seven other stewards who are making waves within the Celo community. This episode is a deep dive into their pioneering efforts to earmark a substantial amount of capital from the Celo Community Fund. The focus? Supporting the burgeoning ecosystem of public goods that are emerging as a cornerstone in the fight against climate change through regenerative economics in the digital realm.

In this episode, Jon Ruth interviews James, the VP of Abundance and the head of community at Octant. They discuss Octant's mission to empower users and the public funding ecosystem, as well as James' journey in the crypto space. They also delve into Golem's ICO and evolution, the challenges of shifting the Golem community to Octant, and the lessons learned from previous funding rounds. James shares insights on the future experiments and the introduction of the community fund. The episode concludes with a fun rapid-fire question segment with Schmoloch, Jon's co-host. Hope you enjoy the episode, please like and subscribe. Appreciate you listening.   Follow Jon https://warpcast.com/jonruth https://twitter.com/jhruth Follow James https://warpcast.com/vpabundance https://twitter.com/vpabundance Follow Octant https://warpcast.com/octant https://twitter.com/octantapp https://discuss.octant.app/   Follow Crypto Sapiens https://cryptosapiens.xyz/ https://warpcast.com/csm https://twitter.com/CryptoSapiens_   Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Octant and James 01:29 - James' Origin Story in Crypto 10:10 - Golem's ICO and Evolution 14:36 - Octant's Mission 18:06 - Fund Mechanism 26:00 - Challenges of Shifting the Golem Community to Octant 31:55 - Lessons Learned and Future Experiments 40:48 - Introduction of the Community Fund 46:56 - Rapid Fire Questions with Schmoloch 49:09 - Closing Remarks 50:40 - Shoutouts and Inspirations 52:41- Additional Recommendations 52:58 - Finding Octant Online

Today on the Ether we have CosmosHOSS hosting Crafting the Commons, a discussion on innovating public goods in Cosmos. You'll hear from Trev, Ark Protocol, Liam McDonald, EddyG, and more! Recorded on February 16th 2024. Make sure to check out the newest tracks from Finn and the RAC FM gang over at ImaginetheSmell.org! The majority of the music at the end of these spaces can be found streaming over on Spotify, and the rest of the streaming platforms. Check out Project Survival, Virus Diaries, and Plan B wherever you get your music. Thank you to everyone in the community who supports TerraSpaces.

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In this episode of Onchain Alpha Humpty speaks with Umar Khan. Umar Khan is a data researcher and analyst building powerful tools to make Gitcoin data more usable and fun. Project Socials: https://twitter.com/gitcoin Guest Socials: https://twitter.com/umarkhaneth   Summary In this episode of On Chain Alpha, Humpty and Umar Khan discuss the importance of public goods, region data, and building with public goods data. They delve into Umar's journey into crypto and his role at Gitcoin. They also explore the challenges and opportunities in DAOs, including the need for leadership development. The conversation highlights the future of Gitcoin Grants and the role of open source software and data in the Web3 ecosystem. They also touch on the significance of data distribution and the role of platforms like Dune and Farcaster. In this conversation, Umar Khan discusses the importance of creating collaborative spaces in the Web3 community. He introduces Region Data, a platform that brings together people from various organizations to learn and collaborate. The value of on-chain data is also highlighted, with Umar mentioning the simplicity and widespread use of Proof of Stake (POS) systems. He explains how data labeling as a service, provided by Arkham Intelligence, helps make on-chain data more human-readable and enables the identification of wallet owners. Umar also discusses the role of Gitcoin Passport in civil resistance and its potential applications in universal basic income and airdrops. The conversation concludes with a discussion on Ethereum Account System (EAS) and its use in passport stamps.   Takeaways Public goods and region data are essential for building a sustainable and regenerative crypto ecosystem. DAOs provide opportunities for anyone to contribute and participate in the crypto space. Leadership development is crucial for the long-term success of DAOs. Gitcoin Grants and the Allo Protocol enable funding for open source software projects. Open source software and data sharing are key components of the Web3 movement. Data distribution platforms like Dune and Farcaster facilitate access to valuable data for analysis and insights. Creating collaborative spaces in the Web3 community is crucial for learning and collaboration. On-chain data, such as Proof of Stake (POS) systems, is valuable and widely used in the Web3 ecosystem. Data labeling as a service, provided by Arkham Intelligence, helps make on-chain data more human-readable and enables wallet owner identification. Gitcoin Passport plays a role in civil resistance and has potential applications in universal basic income and airdrops.   Timestamps 00:04 - Introduction to On Chain Alpha 02:45 - Umar's Journey into Crypto and Gitcoin 09:25 - Challenges and Opportunities in DAOs 11:35 - Funding and Leadership in DAOs 23:23 - The Importance of Open Source Software and Data 36:00 - Gitcoin Grants and the Allo Protocol 39:58 - Regen Data and Data Distribution 49:40 - Creating a Collaborative Space for Web3 50:39 - The Value of On-Chain Data 51:19 - Differentiating Humans from Bots 52:47 - The Role of Gitcoin Passport in Civil Resistance 54:12 - Exploring Ethereum Account System (EAS) 54:00 - Using EAS for Passport Stamps 56:29 - Incentivizing Resistance with Tiered Rewards 57:17 - Gamifying Web3 with Tangible Goals 58:08 - Closing Remarks and Where to Find Umar Khan

Today on the Ether we have CosmosHOSS hosting Crafting the Commons, a discussion on innovating public goods in Cosmos. You'll hear from Trev, Amanda K, Jordan, Ark Protocol, Serdar, Rio, and more! Recorded on February 3rd 2024. Make sure to check out the newest tracks from Finn and the RAC FM gang over at ImaginetheSmell.org! The majority of the music at the end of these spaces can be found streaming over on Spotify, and the rest of the streaming platforms. Check out Project Survival, Virus Diaries, and Plan B wherever you get your music. Thank you to everyone in the community who supports TerraSpaces.

Today on the Ether we have CosmosHOSS hosting a discussion about Atom Economic Zone Quadratic Funding building public goods in Cosmos. You'll hear from Jack Zampolin, barry, Marko Polo, Trev, Landslide Network, and more! Recorded on January 18th 2024. Make sure to check out the newest tracks from Finn and the RAC FM gang over at ImaginetheSmell.org! The majority of the music at the end of these spaces can be found streaming over on Spotify, and the rest of the streaming platforms. Check out Project Survival, Virus Diaries, and Plan B wherever you get your music. Thank you to everyone in the community who supports TerraSpaces.

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The Daily Gwei Refuel gives you a recap every week day on everything that happened in the Ethereum and crypto ecosystems over the previous 24 hours - hosted by Anthony Sassano. Timestamps and links to topics discussed: https://daily-gwei-links.vercel.app/recent 00:00 Introductory song 00:09 How to secure your Twitter account from hackers https://twitter.com/samczsun/status/1730028514148311154 03:29 Latest breakdown of ETH supply https://twitter.com/TrueWaveBreak/status/1729963461407310138 08:00 Rocketpool's new, improved website https://twitter.com/Rocket_Pool/status/1729927993097634093 11:57 Gitcoin R19 summary. Should projects disclose prior donations? https://twitter.com/LefterisJP/status/1730017693607092260 23:42 Zora make signup with just email possible https://twitter.com/ourZORA/status/1729908093902033062 25:05 Ethereum L2's mix of EVM & non-EVM compatible displays diversity 30:15 Anthony on 'why I only focus on Ethereum' https://twitter.com/sassal0x/status/1730173022794133902 This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CCpARWfPqhQ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thedailygwei.substack.com/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvCp6vKY5jDr87htKH6hgDA/ Follow Anthony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sassal0x Follow The Daily Gwei on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedailygwei Join the Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/4pfUJsENcg DISCLAIMER: All information presented across all of The Daily Gwei's communication channels is strictly for educational purposes and should not be taken as investment advice.

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Today on the show we welcome back Jesse Pollak. Jesse is the senior director of engineering for retail products at Coinbase who's played a critical role in the development of Base - Coinbase's Layer 2 protocol. Base plays the important role of trailblazing the future of Layer 2's and doesn't let it's centralized parent get in the way of innovation. Can Base be the spark that kicks off "Layer 2 Summer"? ------

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here's the key to LONG-TERM fitness success, hard things will make you the happiest. (2:04) Sal started another movement! (17:29) Shout out to The Cheese Shop in Carmel, CA. (20:28) The FDA is a racket! (25:13) We don't choose supplements because they are cheap! (32:29) Sal's ultimate dad hack. (36:33) Who's the strictest father out of the Mind Pump crew? (39:11) Going down the conspiracy theory rabbit hole. (43:28) Public Goods goes the extra mile to align with their values. (56:20) Shout out to @JailhouseStrong on Instagram. (57:06) #ListenerLive question #1 - Are the sets in the MAPS Programs total sets or are they working sets? (59:20) #ListenerLive question #2 - Will a 21-day detox ruin my metabolism? (1:10:11) #ListenerLive question #3 - How should I start back into the MAPS programs with my goal of building muscle in mind after being so low volume for a couple of months? In what order should I do the programs I have? (1:21:35) #ListenerLive question #4 - Coming off a stint of heavy-weight training, could you recommend an approach to take me thru the next few months/year of programming? (1:28:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Cyber Monday Sale: ALL MAPS Fitness Products & Bundles 60% off!  **Promo code CYBERMONDAY at checkout** (Code expires Friday Dec. 2nd) Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP15 at checkout for 15% discount** Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase** Mind Pump #1792: The Secrets Of Happy People With Arthur C. Brooks Home | The Cheese Shop Inc. Telefèric Barcelona | Authentic Spanish Restaurants FDA Releases Final Guidance on Enforcement Discretion for NAC FDA Halts NMN Supplement Approval, Citing Pharmaceutical Potential The FDA's cozy relationship with Big Pharma - American Thinker Mind Pump #1945: How To Formulate A Supplement That Works With Shanais Pelka Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** MKUltra - Wikipedia Operation Mockingbird - Wikipedia Watch Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste | Netflix Mind Pump #1480: How To Find Peace & Meaning Amid Chaos With Bishop Robert Barron Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Priming Exercises You Should do Before Lifting Weights – Mind Pump Blog Dr. Cabral Detox MP Holistic Health Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Jailhouse Strong (@jailhousestrong) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday's Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here's a cool way to build muscle. Pick a weight for an exercise that you can do 20 reps for, and your goal is to FAIL at 10 reps. (2:26) Will we ever see exercise in a pill? (9:55) A laser and a chip transmit the whole internet in a second and the future of interstellar travel. (21:48) The diamond ring hustle. (31:06) Bad habits are hard to break. (36:23) Have tech companies hit their growth peak? (40:49) With Caldera, you NOTICE a difference! (47:07) Help remove your plastic intake with Public Goods. (49:45) Can semen induce labor? (52:51) #Quah question #1 - What are your thoughts on landmines, and what are your favorite exercises with them? (55:39) #Quah question #2 - Why can strength go up but have no size increase after years of training? (1:00:42) #Quah question #3 - What are some hacks to get more fiber in the diet on a consistent daily basis? (1:04:43) #Quah question #4 - What are the pros & cons for each of you when it comes to having, or not having a degree? (1:09:13) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase** November Promotion: MAPS OCR or MAPS Cardio HALF OFF! **Promo code NOVEMBER50 at checkout** Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV Exercise in a pill? Drugs show promise in mice - NBC News iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy–and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood–and What That Means for the Rest of Us – Book by Jean M. Twenge PhD New data transmission record set using a single laser and a single optical chip Voyager - The Golden Record - NASA Diamonds Hidden in a Meteorite Formed in a Protoplanet - Science Why a Diamond Engagement Ring is NOT a Good Investment The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google – Book by Scott Galloway Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Microplastics found in human breast milk for the first time Sexual intercourse for cervical ripening and induction of labour Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** The Upper Body Landmine Workout You NEED To Try! - Mind Pump TV How To Do The Landmine Press - FREE Shoulder Growth Guide – Mind Pump TV Landmine University Psyllium — Health benefits, dosage, safety, side ... - Examine.com Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned David Weck (@thedavidweck) Instagram   Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) Instagram