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Myths of the Gold Standard | The Twilight of Gold Series | Episode 13 (WiM361)

The "What is Money?" Show

CHAPTER

Money as a Mirror

Exploring the concept of money as a reflection and quantification of value, comparing it to language. Discussing the centralization of gold and how it shaped existing power structures and bureaucracy. Examining the rational self-interest of economic actors in relation to Bitcoin and the consequences of unchecked government growth.

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