The "What is Money?" Show Modern Chains: Escape Economic Slavery with Bitcoin w/ Neal Flesher
Jul 25, 2025
Neal Flesher, author of *Modern Chains*, dives into the modern monetary system's intricacies, arguing that slavery has evolved into economic oppression. He discusses how central banking can ensnare individuals in non-consensual control and explores how Bitcoin transcends these limitations. Flesher reflects on his military background, the philosophical foundations of money, and the ethical implications of economic systems. He promotes Bitcoin as a path to individual sovereignty, urging listeners to recognize their agency in challenging economic injustices.
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Military Life Shaped Leadership
- Neal Flesher served as a military infantryman and was recognized for leadership potential.
- His experience with life and death decisions deeply shaped his views on leadership and responsibility.
Money's Dual Nature Explained
- Money is a union of form and matter involving both societal agreement and tangible characteristics.
- Separating money’s functions like medium of exchange from its material basis misses the essence of what creates money.
Economic Slavery Evolves
- Modern economic systems enslave by coercively extracting individuals' productive energy through monetary debasement.
- This evolved form of slavery uses currencies and credit systems as invisible chains binding people economically.
