The Jack Mallers Show LIVE: Alex Gladstein on Bitcoin & Freedom
Jan 21, 2025
Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, dives into Bitcoin's impact on financial freedom and human rights. He highlights how Bitcoin fosters autonomy in oppressive regimes and acts as a safeguard against currency devaluation. The conversation emphasizes the vital role of sound money in supporting individual liberties globally. Gladstein also discusses the importance of education about Bitcoin's utility and the hope for positive changes in governance regarding digital currencies. Engaging trivia adds a fun community element.
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Human Rights Debate
- Human rights are subjective and were debated between the US and Soviet Union after World War II.
- The US focused on negative rights (freedoms from), while the Soviets emphasized positive rights (entitlements to).
Global Freedom Inequality
- Only 12% of the global population enjoys both strong civil liberties and a reliable currency.
- The remaining population lives under authoritarianism or with weak currencies, hindering true freedom.
Global Currency Devaluation Examples
- Nigeria's Naira and Egypt's currency have drastically devalued, impacting millions.
- Even India, with a relatively stable reported inflation, experiences high food inflation, affecting most citizens.