Why India cannot ban Crypto | Slippery Slopes Podcast | #14

Van Moon is a professional music producer and DJ who’s played and entertained crowds from all across the country. He shares a ton of interesting insights about the industry on the podcast and what it’s like to be a professional DJ in India. Van Moon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanmoonmusic/ Follow us: Slippery Slopes Pod - https://instagram.com/slipperyslopespod/ Paarug Sethi - https://twitter.com/paarugsethi/ Aayush Chawla - https://instagram.com/aayushchawlaa/ Slippery Slopes is a podcast featuring two curious individuals with different views on the world, talking about things that might be a little on the edge, in ways that are definitely on the edge.  We got tired of how things around us were being discussed and talked about, so we've created a show where we take out the BS, and give things the straight talk, comedic spins and deep dives they deserve. We got some hot takes and we take them very seriously. So if the news is causing you brain damage, and political correctness is sucking your soul, then come join the conversation and bring back the days when we could be unapologetic.  Now, let's get this thing going but beware, this might be a slippery slope.  TIMESTAMPS (Coming Soon)  And if you've made it down here, might as well like, share and subscribe to our channel for conversations coming your way every week!

THE POD IS BACK! Paarug and Aayush talk about the state of addiction in our society and what we can do about it. This ranges from addiction to a phone to addiction to smoking, and why we need to get out! Slippery Slopes is a podcast featuring two curious individuals with different views on the world, talking about things that might be a little on the edge, in ways that are definitely on the edge. We got tired of how things around us were being discussed and talked about, so we've created a show where we take out the BS and give things the straight talk, comedic spins and deep dives they deserve. We got some hot takes and we take them very seriously. So if the news is causing you brain damage, and political correctness is sucking your soul, then come join the conversation and bring back the days when we could be unapologetic. Now, let's get this thing going but beware, this might be a slippery slope. Follow us on Social Media: Slippery Slopes Pod - https://instagram.com/slipperyslopespod Paarug's Instagram - https://instagram.com/paarugsethi/ Paarug's Twitter - https://twitter.com/paarugsethi Aayush's Instagram - https://instagram.com/aayushchawlaa/ Aayush's Twitter - https://twitter.com/aayush_chawla And if you've made it down here, might as well like, share and subscribe to our channel for conversations coming your way every week!

Paarug and Aayush talk about the decline that the United States of America seem to be heading towards. As Indians, we're only punching up so we've said whatever we have wanted to with no fear at all for the first time. Enjoy. Slippery Slopes is a podcast featuring two curious individuals with different views on the world, talking about things that might be a little on the edge, in ways that are definitely on the edge.  We got tired of how things around us were being discussed and talked about, so we've created a show where we take out the BS, and give things the straight talk, comedic spins and deep dives they deserve. We got some hot takes and we take them very seriously. So if the news is causing you brain damage, and political correctness is sucking your soul, then come join the conversation and bring back the days when we could be unapologetic.  Now, let's get this thing going but beware, this might be a slippery slope. Follow us on Social Media: Slippery Slopes Pod - https://instagram.com/slipperyslopespod/ Paarug's Instagram - https://instagram.com/paarugsethi/ Paarug's Twitter - https://twitter.com/paarugsethi Aayush's Instagram - https://instagram.com/aayushchawlaa/ Aayush's Twitter - https://twitter.com/aayush_chawla And if you've made it down till here, might as well like, share and subscribe to our channel for conversations coming your way every week!

Paarug and Aayush talk about the state of war in Ukraine, what it means for us and what would the future look like. Slippery Slopes is a podcast featuring two curious individuals with different views on the world, talking about things that might be a little on the edge, in ways that are definitely on the edge.  We got tired of how things around us were being discussed and talked about, so we've created a show where we take out the BS, and give things the straight talk, comedic spins and deep dives they deserve. We got some hot takes and we take them very seriously. So if the news is causing you brain damage, and political correctness is sucking your soul, then come join the conversation and bring back the days when we could be unapologetic.  Now, let's get this thing going but beware, this might be a slippery slope. Follow us on Instagram: Slippery Slopes Pod - https://instagram.com/slipperyslopespod/ Paarug Sethi - https://instagram.com/paarugsethi/ Aayush Chawla - https://instagram.com/aayushchawlaa/ And if you've made it down till here, might as well like, share and subscribe to our channel for conversations coming your way every week!

Paarug and Aayush talk about the state of how people have started networking these days, and why they need to STOP. Slippery Slopes is a podcast featuring two curious individuals with different views on the world, talking about things that might be a little on the edge, in ways that are definitely on the edge. We got tired of how things around us were being discussed and talked about, so we've created a show where we take out the BS, and give things the straight talk, comedic spins and deep dives they deserve. We got some hot takes and we take them very seriously. So if the news is causing you brain damage, and political correctness is sucking your soul, then come join the conversation and bring back the days when we could be unapologetic. Now, let's get this thing going but beware, this might be a slippery slope. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - 00:01:45 Introduction 00:01:46 - 00:06:20 Do people understand networking?  00:06:21 - 00:09:00 LinkedIn is a horror show  00:09:01 - 00:15:40 WTF is a L.I.O.N?  00:15:41 - 00:21:30 Why you don't get a reply 00:21:31 - 00:23:00 Chad Aayush"s party story  00:23:01 - 00:31:00 What value do you add?  00:31:01 - 00:34:40 Getting out of that comfort zone  00:34:41 - 00:40:10 What you can gain out of networking  00:40:11 - 00:55:55 Building relationships vs building a network  00:55:56 - 01:01:50 Fake it till you make it?  01:01:51 - 01:06:00 Networking in web3  01:06:01 - 01:19:00 Building skills before building a network  01:19:01 - 01:31:20 What is a "connection"?  01:31:21 - 01:42:20 Gyaan on the internet  01:42:21 - 01:52:50 The problem with a college education  01:52:52 - 01:56:46 Learning how to learn  01:56:47 - 01:58:24 Comment for better reach  Follow us on Instagram:  Slippery Slopes Pod - https://instagram.com/slipperyslopespod/ Paarug Sethi - https://instagram.com/paarugsethi/ Aayush Chawla - https://instagram.com/aayushchawlaa/  And if you've made it down till here, might as well like, share and subscribe to our channel for conversations coming your way every week!

Paarug and Aayush talk about FUD that was caused by the recent bill that came out before the Winter Session of the Parliament talking about banning cryptocurrencies in the country. They also go over the article "How India legalises Crypto" by Balaji Srinivasan who's an angel investor and entrepreneur. He was also formerly the CTO of Coinbase and General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz. Link to Balaji's article: https://balajis.com/how-india-legalizes-crypto/ The Internet Country by Tigerfeathers: https://tigerfeathers.substack.com/p/the-internet-country Paarug's summary of Balaji's thesis for the future of India: https://paarugsethi.substack.com/p/indians-are-gmi-in-the-future   Follow us on Instagram: Slippery Slopes Pod - https://instagram.com/slipperyslopespod/ Paarug Sethi - https://instagram.com/paarugsethi/ Aayush Chawla - https://instagram.com/aayushchawlaa/  Slippery Slopes is a podcast featuring two curious individuals with different views on the world, talking about things that might be a little on the edge, in ways that are definitely on the edge.  We got tired of how things around us were being discussed and talked about, so we've created a show where we take out the BS, and give things the straight talk, comedic spins and deep dives they deserve. We got some hot takes and we take them very seriously. So if the news is causing you brain damage, and political correctness is sucking your soul, then come join the conversation and bring back the days when we could be unapologetic.  Now, let's get this thing going but beware, this might be a slippery slope.  TIMESTAMPS  00:00:00 - 00:02:00 - Introduction  00:02:01 - 00:05:00 Recent crypto FUD by the Indian Govt.  00:05:01 - 00:10:00 Can Crypto and Fiat currencies co-exist? 00:10:01 - 00:14:10 Introducing crypto to the masses  00:14:11 - 00:20:00 Multiple currencies competing with each other  00:20:01 - 00:23:21 The FUD talk continued  00:23:22 - 00:26:00 Crypto transfers vs UPI  00:26:01 - 00:29:40 Can the Internet be shut off?  00:29:41 - 00:35:30 You cannot catch someone with Crypto  00:35:31 - 00:42:20 Declining state of the US  00:42:21 - 00:56:30 Independent writing and censorship  00:56:31 - 00:59:00 Stablecoins and Fiat  00:59:01 - 01:02:00 Walkthrough of the article   01:02:01 - 01:04:00 Political Roadblock - Other countries using crypto  01:04:01 - 01:06:40 Internet cannot be shut  01:06:40 - 01:08:50 Buying stock of projects buying crypto  01:08:51 - 01:18:20 Competency of currencies  01:18:21 - 01:20:10 The recent crypto boom of 2021  01:20:11 - 01:23:40 Gaming and crypto  01:23:41 - 01:39:50 The future of young talented Indians  01:39:51 - 01:40:53 Outro  And if you've made it down till here, might as well like, share and subscribe to our channel for conversations coming your way every week!

Prachi Sethi is a communication designer by profession, who loves to photograph, make films and design cool shit. She is best known for her project 'Below Zero' - a cohesive project set in the harsh winter of Spiti Valley. We go over her journey as a creative, and what goes into being a professional storyteller in India.

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