MezFi Meets Episode #15 - Amanda Wick (Association for Women in Cryptocurrency)

In Episode #15, MezFi Meets Amanda Wick, the founder of the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency and author of the new book 'The Catalysts: The Accelerating Forces Forging the New World Financial Order'. (Pre-order now - https://www.amazon.com.au/Catalysts-Accelerating-Forces-Forging-Financial-ebook/dp/B0D88Z7LYF) Jerome and Amanda discuss the importance of intentional inclusivity, unconscious bias, and the need for qualified individuals to be included in the industry. The conversation covers topics such as campaign finance laws, fundraising techniques, the rise of tribalism, the broken two-party system, and the impact of AI on jobs. Amanda and Jerome also discuss the challenges of implementing Universal Basic Income (UBI) and the responsibility of individuals to plan for the future, the potential dangers of AI and the need for inclusivity and individualism in the face of technological advancements. To find out more about Amanda Wick and the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency go to: https://www.womenincrypto.org htps://www.linkedin.com/in/amandawick/ To find out more about MezFi go to: https://www.mezfi.com/ 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 01:29 Transitioning to the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency 05:20 The Importance of Intentional Inclusivity 08:46 Unconscious Bias and the Role of Male Allies 12:21 Challenges of American Exceptionalism and Isolationism 17:16 The Need for Intentional Inclusion 22:27 Investigating the January 6th Attack on the Capitol 28:43 The Brokenness of the Two-Party System 29:42 The Rise of Tribalism in Politics and Crypto 33:12 The Widening Wealth Gap 34:17 The Impact of AI on Jobs and Purpose 38:41 Exploring Universal Basic Income 40:39 The Catalysts Shaping the New Financial World Order 57:47 Navigating Limited Resources and Climate Change 01:00:13 The Importance of Empathy and Inclusivity in AI Development 01:02:29 The Need for Worst-Case Scenario Planning in Technology 01:05:12 Challenges and Opportunities in Decentralized Finance 01:09:11 Regulation and Self-Regulation in the Crypto Industry 01:22:39 Intentional Inclusion and Diversity in the Blockchain Space