Rethinking Democracy and War Through Bitcoin

This chapter emphasizes the crucial role of citizen involvement and accountability in the democratic processes surrounding military actions. It explores how Bitcoin could serve as a modern tool to enhance public participation and transparency in governance related to national expenditures on war.

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Jason Maier, author of a book called A Progressive Case for Bitcoin, joins Preston Pysh on the show to dispel Bitcoin myths with sound reasoning and data and analysis.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

01:57 - What happened when Jason posted a Bitcoin poster on his wall at work?

10:29 - Jason's deep dive into Bitcoin Mining and the environmental impact.

24:30 - Is Bitcoin an extension of Occupy Wall Street?

30:15 - Bitcoin and Too Big to Fail Banks.

35:03 - Can Bitcoin make war less prevalent?

39:19 - How does Bitcoin impact developing nations around the world?

46:32 - Why wealth inequality is a systemic issue created by the type of money we use.

54:26 - Why bipartisanship is so important for Bitcoin growth in all nation states.

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