Thread by @nateliason

I think my new favorite intellectual demographic is crypto prepper bro, people who are into:

- crypto
- privacy
- hunting
- cooking
- homesteading
- the creator economy

what else fits in that bucket?

Part of why I think it's interesting is it blends a variety of traditionally liberal and traditionally conservative values into this new techno traditionalist lifestyle, I suspect it'll grow over the next decade.

- psychedelics
- fitness
- FIRE
- farm to table
- broad spiritualism but non-monotheism
- medical freedom

dislikes:

- screen time except to make $$$
- cancel culture
- large institutions
- authority
- bullshit jobs
- public school
- fake food

It's also interesting though because this demo fits into a fairly narrow grey line before you get into Alex Jones conspiracy crowd territory, who also like the same things but for different reasons.

Sovereignty motivation vs. fear / anti-establishment motivation?

Where's the line or the carve-out between this demographic and Joe Rogan fans?

I think it's the heavy emphasis on entrepreneurship / tech.

Most people in this demo are working very-online high paying jobs while secretly yearning for Walden pond.

Another good distinction that defines this community is problem solving:

Leans towards "I'll fix it myself" vs. "Management / Government / Someone fix this"

Also believes in "What makes sense to me" over "what does (xyz authority) say is true?"

Wears Lululemon, drives a Tacoma while waiting for the Cybertruck.

Thinks they’re special and non-conformist but fits at least 80% of this description 😂