Tom Nelson

Thomas Nelson
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Oct 31, 2024 • 1h 11min

Mike Jarmuz: AI, Bitcoin, and Venture Capital | Tom Nelson Pod #256

Mike Jarmuz (Muzz) is Lightning Ventures's Managing Partner and Co-Founder. From punk rock to venture capital, the dude's got some stories. Previously an angel investing in over 1,500 companies, with involvement in two nine-figure Healthcare acquisitions. From owning a bar to slinging apartments or even living like a rolling stone on a tour with the band. A longtime music business veteran, he's done a lot of stuff. 00:00 Introduction to Mike Jarmuz and AI in Legal Work 00:46 Revolutionizing Legal Processes with AI 02:41 AI's Impact on Various Business Functions 04:18 The Future of AI in Everyday Tasks 05:06 Debunking AI Myths and Real-World Applications 12:34 Mike Jarmuz's Background and Lightning Ventures 13:41 Investing in Bitcoin Startups and Crowdfunding 17:39 Angel Investing Insights and Strategies 22:58 Navigating the Startup Ecosystem 29:18 The Role of AI in Investment Tracking 32:18 Current Investment Climate and Future Prospects 35:47 The Struggles of IPOs in 2023 36:11 Upcoming IPOs to Watch 36:41 Bitcoin and MicroStrategy Insights 37:41 The Future of Driverless Cars 39:32 Investment Strategies and Lessons 41:39 The Viral Jimmy Song Debate 45:32 The Theranos Cautionary Tale 48:22 Diversification in Investments 52:49 The Impact of Diverse Experiences 55:38 Technological Trends and Future Predictions 01:01:12 Bitcoin's Role in the Future Economy 01:09:20 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell Pac Muzz: https://themuzzman.github.io/pacmuzz/wizard-muzz-bitcoin-game.html https://x.com/MikeJarmuz ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
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Oct 26, 2024 • 1h 15min

Harry Decker: Net Zero is a Pipe Dream | Tom Nelson Pod #255

After graduating from high school, HARRY DECKER spent ten years in the U.S. Air Force working with computers in military intelligence. He has lived in ten different states and took college classes in five of them. He never completed a college degree, however, due to changing his mind about his career. He has attended various technical schools over the years to keep up with the changing industry. In civilian life, he worked as a computer operator, programmer, technical writer, and tech support specialist for various companies such as Maricopa County, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Information Network Corporation, and Charles Schwab International. His hobby at one time was tournament chess, but he dropped that and took up creative writing and filmmaking. He had a short story published five years ago titled “A. I. Gone Amok,” a fictional tale about the dangers of artificial intelligence and that the deep state was planning on releasing a virus that would kill millions. Now retired, he writes and directs plays. And he’s working on a short film. He has also written numerous technical reports over the past three years that challenge climate alarmist claims and the green agenda.  00:00 Introduction to Harry Decker's Presentation 00:17 Critique of the United Nations and Climate Change Policies 01:50 The Concept of Net Zero and Its Challenges 02:46 Historical Context and Failures of the United Nations 04:16 Global Conflicts and Humanitarian Issues 06:40 The United Nations' Stance on Climate Change 08:15 Criticism of Mainstream Media and Climate Predictions 11:28 The Role of Automobiles in Pollution and Climate Change 17:09 Electric Vehicles: Benefits and Drawbacks 18:26 The Impact of Lithium Mining and Battery Production 28:00 Challenges in Aviation and Sustainable Fuel 33:08 Agriculture and the Role of Tractors 36:46 Shipping Industry and Fossil Fuel Dependency 40:58 The Environmental Impact of Bunker Fuel 41:22 Cleaner and Greener Container Ships 42:00 The Growing Fleet of Container Ships 43:01 Luxury Yachts and Their Environmental Footprint 44:09 The Role of Trucks and Trains in Freight Transport 45:48 The Massive Fuel Consumption of Military and Naval Vessels 48:17 Cruise Ships and Their Environmental Concerns 50:12 The Ubiquity of Heavy Machinery and Equipment 55:07 The Debate on Climate Change and Media Narratives 01:10:34 The Future of Energy and Fossil Fuels 01:12:04 Conclusion: The Reality of Achieving Net Zero Slides for this podcast, along with AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries https://x.com/hdeckeraz ======== My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
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Oct 21, 2024 • 57min

Frank G Lasee: Climate and Energy Lies | Tom Nelson Pod #254

Frank Lasee is an expert in energy, climate, and environmental issues. His articles have appeared in Real Clear Energy, Washington Examiner, Washington Post, Town Hall, and The Daily Caller. In addition, he has been a guest on TV, and radio news and has spoken to more than 15,000 people in large and small groups. In this episode, join author Frank Lasee as he exposes the devastating lies surrounding climate change and energy policies. Author of 'Climate and Energy Lies: Expensive, Dangerous, and Destructive,' Lasee presents compelling evidence debunking the myths of climate change and explores the real impact on our lives. With in-depth analysis and data, he argues against mainstream views, uncovers the misinformation propagated by various institutions, and stresses the importance of more CO2 for environmental benefits. This episode is packed with eye-opening revelations and insights. 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Book 00:53 Debunking Climate Change Myths 01:37 Historical Climate Data and Misrepresentation 02:08 CO2 and Temperature Relationship 02:41 Censorship and Propaganda 20:04 Urban Heat Island Effect 21:38 Climate Change Predictions and Reality 29:04 Forest Management and CO2 Benefits 29:36 CO2 and Plant Growth 30:39 Global Greening and Crop Yields 33:07 Misconceptions About CO2 35:03 Climate Policies and Their Impact 38:02 Energy and Economic Realities 40:00 The Push for Renewable Energy 49:45 Censorship and Public Perception 54:22 Final Thoughts and Call to Action Slides for this podcast, along with AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries Buy Frank’s July 2024 book, “Climate and Energy Lies: Expensive, Dangerous & Destructive”: https://a.co/d/byHDokB https://twitter.com/lasee_frank https://truthinenergyandclimate.com/ 7-page PDF: “A Strong Case: Refuting the Myth of Manmade Climate Change” https://tomn.substack.com/p/a-strong-case-refuting-the-myth-of ========= About Tom Nelson: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://twitter.com/tan123 Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
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Oct 16, 2024 • 43min

Stephen Andrews: Importance of cosmic rays/clouds in recent warming | Tom Nelson Pod #253

About Stephen Andrews:  • My training / education has been in primarily in science studying biochemistry / chemistry. • I worked in the pharmaceutical industry as an analyst and in the quality assurance sector. • Substack and Daily Sceptic author. 00:00 Introduction to Stephen Andrews and His Journey 00:08 From Climate Change Believer to Skeptic 00:38 Scientific Background and Initial Skepticism 02:42 Investigating the Hockey Stick Graph 04:14 Oxygen Isotopes and Temperature Proxies 05:13 Challenges in Finding Temperature Reconstructions 05:52 Analyzing Ice Core Data 11:04 Global Warming Trends and Data Analysis 13:35 Seasonal and Latitudinal Variations in Warming 18:45 Conclusions on Seasonal Study 19:14 Analyzing the Cause of Warming 19:54 Greenland Temperature Anomalies 21:38 Correlation with Solar Forcing 23:39 Cosmic Rays and Climate 24:43 Data from Ulu, Finland 26:12 Sunspot Numbers and Cosmic Rays 29:19 Supporting Evidence from CERN 32:49 Recent Research and Conclusions 37:11 Final Thoughts and Discussion Slides for this podcast, along with AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries Stephen Andrews Substack Climate change articles: We are all doomed!!:  https://open.substack.com/pub/sandrews/p/we-are-all-doomed?r=16e1vo Climate Change – perspective is not a dirty word: https://open.substack.com/pub/sandrews/p/climate-change-perspective-is-not?r=16e1vo Climate change - perspective is not a dirty word (Part 2): https://open.substack.com/pub/sandrews/p/climate-change-perspective-is-not-c25?r=16e1vo Data from Berkeley Earth that paints a very different story to the accepted climate change narrative: https://open.substack.com/pub/sandrews/p/data-from-berkeley-earth-that-paints?r=16e1vo Further analysis of data from Berkeley Earth clearly indicates that climate change in the period 1860 to 2020 is driven by the sun: https://open.substack.com/pub/sandrews/p/further-analysis-of-data-from-berkeley?r=16e1vo Critique of Renland Peninsula data analysis – https://science.feedback.org/reviewed-content-author/stephen-andrews/ Cosmic rays and climate – Jasper Kirkby CERN - https://youtu.be/6ygk98kEQfk Roles of Earth’s Albedo Variations and Top-of-the-Atmosphere Energy Imbalance in Recent Warming: New Insights from Satellite and Surface Observations by - Ned Nikolov and Karl F. Zeller (24th August 2024):  https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:1b93fc99-878a-4dcc-9529-9712c3edd3fb?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover ======= My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
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Oct 11, 2024 • 59min

Riley Waggaman: A view from Russia | Tom Nelson Pod #252

Edward Slavsquat is a moniker sometimes used by Riley Waggaman, an American writer and journalist who has lived in Russia for close to a decade. He has contributed to many websites, including Anti-Empire, Russian Faith, Brownstone Institute, Unlimited Hangout, and Geopolitics & Empire. He worked for Press TV, Russia Insider, and RT before going solo. In this interview, Waggaman discusses his decade-long experiences in Russia, particularly focusing on media, censorship, and political climate. Waggamann touches on Russia's approach to climate change, digital IDs, and CBDCs, while also providing insights into the impact of the Ukraine conflict on both Russian society and broader geopolitics. He concludes by reflecting on the surreal and challenging times but emphasizes finding value in everyday life and personal fulfillment. 00:00 Introduction to Riley Waggamann's Journey in Russia 01:15 Navigating Free Speech and Censorship in Russia 02:57 Riley's Podcasting Experience and Audience 04:25 Russia's Stance on Climate Change 08:13 Media Landscape in Russia 17:10 Digital Payments and Biometric Technology in Russia 21:44 Central Bank Digital Currency and Economic Challenges 29:26 Public Perception of the Ukraine Conflict 30:56 Local Indifference and Global ESG Trends 31:22 Russia's ESG Initiatives and Global Influence 34:29 UN Consensus and Russia's Stance 35:36 C40 Cities and Russia's Global Position 40:17 Putin's Image and Russian Politics 45:41 The Ukraine Conflict: Perspectives and Challenges 49:01 The Economics of War and Global Implications 57:49 Reflections on War and Hope for the Future https://edwardslavsquat.substack.com/ https://x.com/RileyWaggaman ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
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Oct 6, 2024 • 41min

Andy May: “Suppression of Science and Inconvenient Truths” | Tom Nelson Pod #251

Andy May is a writer. He is a retired petrophysicist and has published four books. He worked on oil, gas and CO2 fields in the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Indonesia, Thailand, China, UK North Sea, Canada, Mexico, Venezuela and Russia. He specialized in shale petrophysics, fractured reservoirs, wireline and core image interpretation and capillary pressure analysis, besides conventional log analysis. In this episode, climate science writer Andy May highlights his criticisms of mainstream climate change consensus and the suppression of non-consensus ideas. May discusses historical and recent examples of censorship in scientific publishing, arguing that peer review is broken and that important dissenting voices are often silenced. He concludes with skepticism about the effectiveness of the IPCC and COP meetings, emphasizing the need for open scientific discourse free from political influence. 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:39 Suppression of Non-Consensus Climate Ideas 01:18 Case Studies of Rejected Papers 04:21 The Role of Peer Review in Climate Science 06:55 Historical Examples of Suppressed Scientific Work 08:37 Current Climate Science Debates 13:06 IPCC Reports and Political Influence 16:52 Sea Level Rise and Climate Models 20:18 Solar Activity and Climate Change 23:41 Censorship and Its Impact on Science 29:29 Future of Climate Science and Peer Review 32:12 Concluding Thoughts and Audience Q&A Slide, summary, and transcript for this podcast are available here: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries https://andymaypetrophysicist.com/ https://x.com/Andy_May_Writer Related article: https://andymaypetrophysicist.com/2024/09/27/suppression-of-science-and-inconvenient-truths/ ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
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Oct 1, 2024 • 60min

Nazarin Veronica: Freedom Fighter | Tom Nelson Pod #250

Freedom fighter, London, England 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:00 Challenging the Climate Narrative 02:18 Personal Journey and Awakening 06:03 Yellow Board Protests 09:27 Public Reception and Changing Attitudes 16:29 Agenda 2030 and Public Awareness 26:21 BBC Documentary Experience 32:37 Personal Experiences with Vaccine Side Effects 33:39 Facing Public Backlash and Support 34:04 Disproving Claims with Science 35:35 Manipulative Tactics During Filming 36:44 Group Dynamics and Resistance 39:57 Post-Documentary Reflections 46:16 Unexpected Fame and Activism 55:08 Preparing for Future Challenges 57:29 Speculations on Future Crises 59:28 Final Thoughts and Gratitude X: https://x.com/nazarinveronica Nazarin’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nazarinveronica BBC 2 documentary Unvaccinated: https://youtu.be/SfY_wZ1G6ME?si=DAKD8h1jr8Z187VG Telegraph: “Unvaccinated, review: painfully patronising documentary treated vaccine sceptics as idiots”: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/unvaccinated-review-painfully-patronising-documentary-treated/ About that crazy “C40 Cities” document that I mentioned: https://x.com/TomANelson/status/1833996799247306819 ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
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Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 18min

Joachim Dengler: “Temperature - Missing link of the carbon cycle” | Tom Nelson Pod #249

I have a PhD and a Habilitation (the qualification in Germany which used to be the precondition for becoming a professor) in Physics. 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:02 Understanding the Carbon Cycle 02:07 Bottom-Up Approach to Carbon Cycle 05:58 Top-Down Approach to Carbon Cycle 08:25 Analyzing CO2 Emissions and Concentrations 11:58 Scientific Approach and Mass Conservation 16:19 Modeling the Carbon Sink Effect 30:24 Temperature-Dependent Sink Model 41:42 Equilibrium and Anthropogenic Emissions 42:46 Temperature and CO2 Concentration Relationship 47:15 Analyzing Ice Core Data 53:44 Understanding the Carbon Cycle 56:58 Real-World Effects and Observations 01:04:01 Final Conclusions and Future Outlook 01:06:16 Q&A and Additional Insights 01:17:25 Closing Remarks About Joachim Dengler: https://klima-fakten.net/?page_id=1948&lang=en X: https://x.com/DenglerJoachim Blog: https://klima-fakten.net/?lang=en Slides for this podcast, along with AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries ====== My linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
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Sep 20, 2024 • 44min

Joel Gilbert: The Climate According To AI Al Gore | Tom Nelson Pod #248

Joel Gilbert, a filmmaker and political commentator, discusses his film 'The Climate According to A.I. Al Gore.' He delves into Al Gore's complex relationship with climate scientist Roger Revelle and critiques Gore's claims, raising questions about the authenticity of his environmental advocacy. Gilbert highlights the influence of financial ties on climate narratives and challenges mainstream science, particularly regarding carbon's role in global warming. The conversation also touches on historical political motivations and the evolving landscape of climate advocacy.
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Sep 17, 2024 • 52min

Steven Koonin and Efrat Fenigson: Climate Realism: A Sane Approach | Tom Nelson Pod #247

Prof. Koonin is an American theoretical physicist and former director of the Center for Urban Science and Progress at NYU, as well as a professor in the Department of Civil and Urban Engineering at NYU School of Engineering. In the past he was the Chief Scientist of BP’s oil and gas division, served as Under Secretary for Science in the Department of Energy, in the Obama administration, and was the vice-president of Caltech, one of the most prestigious scientific institutes in the world. Steven is the author of the book “Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn’t, and Why It Matters”, where he argues that while there are some basic facts about climate change that experts agree upon, the meaning of those facts is not so settled, and mainstream scientific studies do not support the notion that there is any kind of climate crisis at all. From Efrat Fenigson: “I cover politics, health, climate, money, economics & bitcoin, propaganda, and more. From time to time I cover the state of affairs in Israel, the broader picture of global events, and our role as sovereign citizens.” This conversation discusses Climate Realism - the sane approach to the “Climate Change” alarmism, and the role of media in shaping public perception. We touched on topics such as the use of the term 'climate denier,' bias in the energy industry, the challenges faced by young scientists who question the climate narrative, the role of journalists in spreading misinformation, and the influence of organizations like the UN and Covering Climate Now. We talked about the viral documentary 'Climate the Movie' and censorship attempts. Lastly we touched on the funding dynamic in climate research, and geoengineering / chemtrails. Steven emphasizes the need for open scientific discussion and the importance of prudence in considering these interventions. We end with the challenges & optimism in maintaining integrity and truth-telling in a corrupted world. Tom’s Twitter: https://x.com/TomANelson  Tom’s Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/  Tom’s links: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1  Efrat's Twitter: https://x.com/efenigson Efrat's Telegram: https://t.me/efenigson Watch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoice Support Efrat's work: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/efenigson⁠ Support Efrat with Bitcoin: https://geyser.fund/project/efenigson -- CHAPTERS – 00:00 Coming Up 01:14 Introductions 03:54 Challenging the Term 'Climate Denier' 06:43 The Climate Discussion "Silence" 09:03 Impacts on Those Speaking Out 10:53 Steven's Evolution to Climate Realism 16:33 Misrepresentation of Facts 21:37 Organized Online Propaganda 27:34 Climate - The Movie 32:03 Geoengineering & Chemtrails 41:10 Red Team, Blue Team 44:33 Dating CO2 in Deep Ice 45:55 Playing Bongos with Richard Feynman 49:06 Message of Hope

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