We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network BTC139: Educating the World On Bitcoin w/ John Dennehy (Bitcoin Podcast)
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Jul 19, 2023 In a thought-provoking discussion, John Dennehy, a member of the My First Bitcoin nonprofit, shares insights on empowering communities through Bitcoin education. He details the transformative 10-week course designed to educate locals in El Salvador on Bitcoin fundamentals and financial independence. Dennehy explores the evolution of money, the advantages of decentralized systems over traditional banking, and the inspiring student responses following the program. His passion for spreading Bitcoin knowledge reinforces the importance of financial literacy in today's world.
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Dennehy's Journey
- John Dennehy's Bitcoin journey started during the pandemic in New York.
- Inspired by El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption, he moved there to promote Bitcoin education.
Empowerment over Trading
- My First Bitcoin prioritizes empowerment and self-sovereignty, not trading.
- They aim to help individuals control their financial future.
Candy-Dollar Demo
- The course uses a candy-for-dollar exercise.
- This encourages students to question money's value and its unquestioned acceptance.