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The "What is Money?" Show

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

Sep 4, 2023
01:24:15
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Lester, a fellow student of money, joins the host to discuss 'The Twilight of Gold' book series. They explore the shift from gold to Bitcoin, inflationary and deflationary forces, the influence of politics on money, and the attributes of civilization inherited from money. They also touch on Bitcoin's growing demand, money as a consensus technology, and the concept of price and its effects on markets.
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Quick takeaways

  • Bitcoin offers a better alternative to gold due to its decentralized nature and ability to serve the self-interest of economic actors.
  • The Bitcoin standard presents a better alternative to the US dollar as a neutral reserve asset, as it prevents debasement and externalizes debt.

Deep dives

Gold as a Monetary Medium

The podcast explores how gold has historically served as a monetary medium and why it has been favored by centralized power structures. It highlights that gold's characteristics make it suitable for centralized control, allowing regimes to maintain a centralized power structure. The podcast also discusses that while gold may not be ideal for the future, governments might attempt to reintroduce it as it serves their political agenda. However, it argues that Bitcoin offers a better alternative to gold due to its decentralized nature and ability to serve the self-interest of economic actors.

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