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261. John Perkins: The Economic Hitman

The Bitcoin Standard Podcast

CHAPTER

Bitcoin and Global Economic Challenges

This chapter explores the implications of global economic practices, particularly the dominance of Chinese capital in resource extraction and the struggles of developing nations with debt and inflation. It analyzes Bitcoin's potential as a hard reserve asset that could empower these countries, contrasting it with traditional fiat currencies and central bank digital currencies. The conversation also addresses the impact of USAID and foreign aid on global economics, advocating for a more nuanced approach to international development.

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