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#284 – Saifedean Ammous: Bitcoin, Anarchy, and Austrian Economics

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Navigating the Global Monetary Landscape

This chapter explores the current dominance of the U.S. dollar in the global monetary system while discussing the implications of geopolitical events on its sustainability. It examines the challenges posed by alternative currencies, particularly Bitcoin, and the potential for a new monetary system led by emerging economic powers. The conversation also highlights the historical context of monetary failures and their link to global conflict, stressing the need for stability in international trade.

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