The "What is Money?" Show Bitcoin vs Gold DEBATE 2024: Peter Schiff vs Robert Breedlove (WiM532)
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Nov 20, 2024 
In this engaging discussion, Peter Schiff, a prolific financial commentator known for his expertise in gold and traditional finance, debates with Robert Breedlove, a visionary entrepreneur and advocate for Bitcoin. They tackle the merits of gold versus Bitcoin as money in a digital economy. Key topics include inflation's impact on currency, the properties that define sound money, and the practical challenges of using gold today. The two explore the future of finance, trust in government policies, and what this means for the value of both assets.
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Inflation's True Nature
- Inflation is an expansion of the money supply, often driven by government-created currency.
- This can offset natural price declines in a free market, robbing people of potential benefits.
Inflation vs. Price Inflation
- Monetary inflation is the expansion of the currency supply, while price inflation is its consequence.
- Currency is an application of money, not money itself, highlighting a flaw in gold's monetary function.
Fiat's Fatal Flaw
- Fiat currency, the culmination of fractional reserve banking, is not backed by any specie.
- This allows endless counterfeiting and prevents citizens from voting against irresponsible monetary policy.
