#215 Charles Hoskinson - Cardano Founder on the Secret DARPA AI Project That Became Siri

In this episode of The Shawn Ryan Show, host Shawn Ryan interviews Charles Hoskinson, a co-founder of Ethereum and the CEO of Input Output, the company behind Cardano blockchain. They discuss a wide range of topics, beginning with cryptocurrencies, including the adversarial nature of their tokenomics and Cardano's attempts to foster cooperation. The conversation then shifts to Hoskinson's diverse ventures, including bioluminescent plants, synthetic biology, and early detection systems. They discuss quantum computing, his childhood in Hawaii, his involvement in the Ron Paul campaign, and his views on the current state of trust in institutions. The discussion goes on to cover the potential of blockchain technology for voting systems and digital identity, the challenges of global governance, and the importance of balancing short-term gains with long-term consequences. The episode concludes with a discussion on the nature of consciousness, the value of psychedelics, and the importance of finding meaning in life.