{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Crazy Wisdom","title":"What exactly is an NFT? - Daliso Ngoma","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3870,"description":"Daliso Ngoma is the founder and Managing Director of African Technopreneurs which is focused on providing the best AR/VR/360 camera hardware in South Africa. In this episode we discuss NFTs, Crypto, blockchain, trust, thinking for yourself, avoiding self-deception, and much more. You can find Daliso on Twitter and Instagram at @djngoma. Enjoy. (5:24) What is the connection between VR and crypto? Is it possible that they’re going to merge into one? (7:41) What exactly is an NFT? What does it actually mean to own one? (14:55) Is there a difference between shame and guilt? What is it? (17:14) Can you trust centralized social media platforms? Is crypto/blockchain a stepping stone to freedom of expression on the internet? How should you navigate decisions with contradicting information? Such as deciding whether to take the vaccine or not? (19:46) Do you really think for yourself? (23:33) Why you should be skeptical of how internet platforms (e.g., social media and websites) use the data you give them. (30:49) Self-deception: How Daliso tries to avoid bullshitting himself. (35:00) Why do people get so emotional when arguing on Twitter? (37:55) How South Africa is handling lockdowns. (47:57) What’s the crypto space in Africa like? (53:34) Can you pay for stuff with bitcoin in South Africa?  ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UZbrDrlO5VTfDNcq188THwbv0T09vcmLyzx3BcPI9bs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81Y2Rj/OGFiMTYyMGFkNTM5/N2NjOWI2MWM5YzQ1/YTc2Ny5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}