#521: The Bushido of Bitcoin with Aleksandar Svetski
Jul 8, 2024
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Author Aleksandar Svetski discusses The Bushido of Bitcoin, touching on core virtues, justice, unbalanced femininity, energetic leaders, courage, responsibility, low time preference, beauty and truth, physically rebuilding America, forging alliances, layered technology, and the framework for a new heroic age.
Bitcoin's resilience in a devalued fiat currency world.
Evolution of 'The Bushido of Bitcoin' book with societal insights.
Importance of embodying virtues for lasting legacy in society.
Low time preference path to beauty and truth discovery.
Deep dives
A New Barbarian Era Emerges
The emergence of a new barbarian-like energy in society is highlighted, blending past wisdom with a hunger for conquest and creation. The podcast discusses the shift towards more sovereign individuals akin to Germanic tribes, setting foundations for future civilizations reaching astronomical power.
Bitcoin's Victory Over Fiat Currencies
The podcast emphasizes Bitcoin's role as the victor in a world of devaluing fiat currencies, with central banks engaging in excessive money printing. Bitcoin's resilience and potential for success in a world where fiat currencies are being devalued are underscored.
The Evolution of a Book: The Bushido of Bitcoin
The podcast delves into the evolution of a book titled 'The Bushido of Bitcoin', tracing the author's intellectual journey and personal growth during the writing process. Insights are shared on the book's expansion from its initial concept to a more profound exploration of virtues and societal implications.
Rediscovering Virtues in a Shifting Society
The podcast discusses the importance of rediscovering and embodying virtues in a changing society, presenting a framework for navigating the interregnum period. Focusing on responsibility, courage, and integrity, the conversation highlights the significance of living these virtues in actions and establishing a foundation for a lasting legacy.
Importance of Low Time Preference in Striving for Virtuous Goals
Low time preference is crucial for pursuing virtuous goals, despite facing discouragement and ridicule from others. Consistently seeking truth and staying on the path of objectivity leads to the emergence of beauty and a lasting legacy. By dedicating time and effort to construct or create something beautiful, whether in the physical or digital world, individuals imbue beauty into everything they produce.
The Paradoxical Nature of Beauty and Truth
Beauty and truth possess paradoxical qualities, being both objective and subjective simultaneously. They transcend mere material value, reaching for higher ideals. Beauty is found in both lasting and fleeting aspects of life, in both powerful and fragile manifestations. It can be observed in various dualities such as conflict and cooperation, violence and love, war and peace.
Building a More Beautiful World Through Transformation and Preparation
Preparing for the development of a more beautiful world involves shifting time preference, dedicating effort to constructive endeavors, and embodying virtues that lead to cultural and economic evolution. Recognizing the significance of virtues and aligning actions with truth is essential to bring back beauty and sanity in society. The journey towards this transformation requires patience, dedication, and a deep understanding of the virtues that shape civilizations.
Marty sits down with Svetski to discuss his book The Bushido of Bitcoin.
Svetski on Twitter: https://x.com/SvetskiWrites
Bushido of Bitcoin: http://www.bushidoofbitcoin.com/
0:00 - Intro 1:52 - It’s time to do more than complain 9:23 - Core virtues 18:02 - River & Unchained 19:18 - Justice 24:51 - Unbalanced femininity 31:06 - Gradually, Then Suddenly & Zaprite 32:43 - Energetic leaders 39:40 - Courage 42:31 - A structure to last the hard times 50:41 - Responsibility 56:36 - Low time preference 1:02:37 - Beauty and truth 1:09:46 - Physically rebuilding America 1:17:03 - Forging alliances 1:21:11 - A new heroic age 1:26:04 - Satlantis 1:33:25 - Satlantis walkthrough 1:39:06 - Layered technology 1:44:41 - Wrapping up
