The "What is Money?" Show Bitcoin & the END of Bankers' Wars w/ Kevin Kelly
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Oct 24, 2025 Kevin Kelly, a veteran aviator and Bitcoin advocate, shares his insights on military life and the role of currency in warfare. He dives into the connection between perpetual wars and the fiat monetary system, stressing how corrupted money fuels these conflicts. Kelly also discusses his experiences in El Salvador, highlighting Bukele's Bitcoin initiatives. He emphasizes Bitcoin's potential for personal and societal transformation, while exploring the unique personality types drawn to Bitcoin adoption and the healing power of neurofeedback and psychedelics for veterans.
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Rethink Protective Gear And Repetitive Trauma
- Consider that protective equipment (helmets, gloves) can increase repetitive brain trauma by enabling riskier exposure.
- Kevin suggests bare‑knuckle reduces repeated rattling and may be less concussive than gloved boxing.
Military Service As Instrument Of Systems
- Kevin Kelly recounts many combat deployments and the realization that soldiers are often instruments of larger systems.
- He explains that in retrospect he saw wars as serving the Eurodollar/petrodollar system rather than purely noble causes.
Start Debriefs By Admitting Your Mistakes
- Lead by owning mistakes first and promoting honest debriefs to drop ego and improve safety.
- Use transparency and humility to encourage open communication and prevent repeat errors.
