In this episode, Jack Kubinec joins Jarrett to share his transformative experience of switching from a smartphone to a 'dumb phone,' exploring the profound effects on his time management, emotional awareness, and overall quality of life. He discusses how this transition has led to longer days, reduced anxiety, and a deeper connection to the present moment. The dialogue also touches on the societal implications of technology, the value of boredom, and the aesthetic appeal of analog living. Ultimately, Kubinec advocates for a more mindful relationship with technology, encouraging listeners to consider the impact of their devices on their lives.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/gRCQfLZIxpcSubstack Article - https://incompletelists.substack.com/p/6-months-with-a-flip-phoneCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:24 Jack Joins The Pod00:48 Dumb Phone Journey04:30 Dumb Phones Create You More Time07:36 Still Informed Even With A Dumb Phone?10:48 Dumb Phone Makes You Smarter14:28 Analog Pilled18:45 Unexpected Outcomes21:42 Impact On Content Creation26:08 Smartphones Numb Your Humanity32:00 Why You Need A Dumb PhoneJack on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-kubinec-3737ba233/Jack on X - https://x.com/whosknaveJack's Substack - https://incompletelists.substack.com/Future Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow’s tech today.All of Future Signal’s content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available here on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on Social Media :X - https://www.twitter.com/futuresignalxyzInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalxyz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalxyzLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-xyz/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalxyzFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/Episode’s music by @Txmmy_Beats - https://www.youtube.com/c/TxmmyBeatsTo learn more about Future Signal’s Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

In this episode, Alex Bergeron, Head of Ecosystem at Ark Labs, joins Jarrett to discuss the evolution of Bitcoin, the role of ArK Labs and its relationship with ArKade, and the future of Bitcoin lending and financialization. They explore the differences between Arcade and the Lightning Network, the potential of on-chain treasury companies, and the importance of building a community around Bitcoin's programmable future.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/hMGuJ3ssb08CHAPTERS00:00 Episode Intro16:05 Alex Joins The Pod53:17 Alex's Bitcoin Journey05:29 Ark Labs + Arkade10:38 Arkade Isn't Lightning15:32 Lightning Sucks16:55 The Power Of Platform29:40 Bitcoin Lending Mininums/Maximums35:00 Arkade Is The Future48:11 Onchain Decentralized Treasury TimelineAlex on X - https://x.com/bergealex4Arklabs on X - https://x.com/arklabshqArklabs Website - https://arklabs.xyz/Arkade on X - https://x.com/Arkade_OSArkade Website - https://arkadeos.com/Future Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow’s tech today.All of Future Signal’s content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available here on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on Social Media :X - https://www.twitter.com/futuresignalxyzInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalxyz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalxyzLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-xyz/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalxyzFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/Episode’s music by @Txmmy_Beats - https://www.youtube.com/c/TxmmyBeatsTo learn more about Future Signal’s Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

In this episode, Alexander Blume, CEO and Co-founder of Two Prime, joins Jarrett to discuss the state of Bitcoin as 2025 comes to a close, examining the breakdown of the traditional four-year cycle and the impact of institutional players on the market. The conversation also covers the strategic moves of companies like MicroStrategy and the evolving landscape of digital asset treasuries. Looking ahead to 2026, they explore the potential for new financial products and the increasing integration of Bitcoin into mainstream financial systems.

Watch On YouTube - https://youtu.be/UZlWZgYwj-8CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:21 - Alex Joins The Pod00:38 - 4 Year Cycle Has Been Dead04:10 - Signal If Strategy Fails09:00 - Signal If Strategy Succeeds12:10 - What's Two Prime Looking Forward To In 2026?13:14 - What's Looking Up For Bitcoin In 2026?14:35 - Bitcoin Keeps Looking Better And Better16:36 - Institutions Are Going To Continue To Move To Bitcoin17:50 - 2026 Spicy TakesAlex's X - https://x.com/alexandersblumeAlex's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandersblum/Two Prime - https://www.twoprime.com/Future Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow’s tech today.All of Future Signal’s content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available here on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on Social Media :X - https://www.twitter.com/futuresignalxyzInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalxyz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalxyzLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-xyz/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalxyzFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/Episode’s music by @Txmmy_Beats - https://www.youtube.com/c/TxmmyBeatsTo learn more about Future Signal’s Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/