Thought Criminals - Contra (JWP111)
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In this conversation I spoke with Contra, and dove deep into the concept of a “thought‑criminal”, - anyone who refuses to let algorithms and institutional “thought‑police” dictate what they believe or share. Using a recent Nostr post as a springboard, we explored why the emerging Purpleverse of Nostr, combined with Bitcoin’s monetary sovereignty, offers a practical antidote to the outrage‑driven, profit‑first models of legacy social media. Keep an ear out for insights into Contra's personal evolution - from a turbulent childhood, and a stint in the military, to a family‑centered life grounded in faith - showing how each stage sharpened his awareness of systemic control, and sparked a quest for genuine freedom.
Timestamps
**0:00** Introduction with Contra
**0:48** Embracing the idea of being a thought criminal
**5:45** The thought police and freedom of speech
**8:13** Contra's military background and questioning the system
**13:37** The awakening moment
**15:13** Exercising free will at home
**21:32** Contra's broken home and the importance of masculine figures
**27:27** Free will: staying in the military vs posting on Instagram or Nostr
**39:21** Bitcoin, counterparty risk and the freedom to act
**47:13** Contra's spiritual journey and faith
If you want to give value-4-value:
Via Fountain: boosts and all streams are split 50% with the guest
Via Nostr: zaps always welcome
Thank you
Best,
Jake
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2026-01-15 11:24:19 UTC
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