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SoftWAR: Jason Lowery's Thesis Explained with Lucas and Grant of Bitcoin Study Sessions (WiM553)

The "What is Money?" Show

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Abstract Power and Bitcoin

This chapter explores the unique cognitive abilities of humans, particularly their capacity for abstract thinking and social collaboration, which facilitates complex societal structures. It delves into the transformative role of Bitcoin as a bridge between physical and abstract power, emphasizing its security through collective agreement and the implications for future competition. Additionally, it addresses the psychological burdens of empathy in decision-making and critiques traditional power dynamics in the context of emerging digital technologies.

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