TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast #631: Bitcoin vs Hollywood with Jonny Vance
Jun 21, 2025
Jonny Vance, co-founder and writer/director of Tuttle Twins, creates educational content aimed at teaching children about Austrian economics and libertarian principles. He discusses the challenges parents face in choosing quality educational media for their kids. Vance shares insights on the potential of Bitcoin in revolutionizing film production, and how his series counters mainstream narratives. He emphasizes the importance of financially literate future generations and introduces innovative ways to engage them through animation that simplifies complex economic concepts.
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Kids Learn Bitcoin Early
- Children can grasp complex topics like Bitcoin when taught at a young age through fun and educational content.
- Marty Bent's son demonstrated significant understanding of Bitcoin concepts learned from Tuttle Twins episodes.
Crowdfunding Beats Hollywood's Model
- Angel Studios uses a decentralized model where projects succeed by popular demand rather than executive decision.
- This bottom-up approach outperforms traditional Hollywood by listening directly to audience preferences.
Bitcoin Enables Long-Term Film Making
- Hollywood's high time preference harms creativity leading to repetitive, low-risk movie franchises.
- Bitcoin treasury can empower studios to invest in quality, long-term storytelling again.
