Stuart Scott is Dead and the Price of Bitcoin has Crashed Again

Here's a summary of the 2015-01-04 MB episode "Stuart Scott is Dead and the Price of Bitcoin has Crashed Again":

1. Main Topics Discussed:

• The passing of ESPN sportscaster Stuart Scott and its unexpected connection to the recent crash in Bitcoin's price.
• The way technology and social media deliver news and information, often second-hand.
• The emotional connection people form with public figures through their work (like Robin Williams and Stuart Scott).
• The current state of Bitcoin, its declining price, and the question of its value and usefulness regardless of price.
• Speculation about the reasons for Bitcoin's price drop (overproduction, electricity costs) and potential future recovery.
• A brief, somewhat morbid, closing with unrelated news items.

2. Key Quotes:

• "I thought to myself, this is probably the last fact that I'll learn through a crowd like this. In the future, I'll just use my iPhone."
• "Bitcoin is useful no matter what the price."
• "It could always go lower. That is not positive."

3. People Mentioned:

• Stuart Scott
• Bernie Mack
• Robin Williams
• Donna Douglas
• Michael Stipe

4. Bitcoin Price:

• The episode references a recent "crash" in Bitcoin's price, but no specific price point is given. The host mentions he is a "holder" and has lost money.