#176 – Robert Breedlove: Philosophy of Bitcoin from First Principles

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Apr 17, 2021

Robert Breedlove, a decentralized finance entrepreneur and philosopher known for his deep insights into Bitcoin, engages in a rich discussion about the philosophy of money. He delves into the relationship between sovereignty, property rights, and individual freedom, arguing that inflation is akin to theft. The conversation also addresses the transformative power of Bitcoin, its role against centralized banking, and the moral implications of current economic systems. Breedlove challenges listeners to rethink their understanding of value, ownership, and financial independence.

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Decentralization of Sovereignty

Sovereignty is the authority to act as you see fit.
It's been gradually decentralizing throughout history, moving from pharaohs to modern democracies.

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Money's Influence on Mind

Money is an extension of your mind, influencing how you think.
Manipulating money can impact your thoughts, as seen in modern economies.

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Territorial Imperative and Property

All life seeks to expand its dominion over space and time, driven by the territorial imperative.
Mankind expresses territoriality through property rights, which are socially acknowledged relationships between humans and assets.

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OUTLINE:
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(00:00) – Introduction
(08:46) – Sovereignty
(15:50) – Territorial imperative
(20:28) – Property
(26:33) – Anarchism
(29:11) – Inflation is theft
(33:35) – Volatility is truth
(38:14) – Taleb and Bitcoin
(42:22) – Life is information propagating through flesh
(53:21) – Intelligence
(57:34) – Space and time
(1:04:16) – Pragmatic truth
(1:15:14) – Creative destruction
(1:19:03) – Capitalism vs Communism
(1:31:46) – Jordan Peterson on religion
(1:36:03) – Inflation
(1:39:54) – What is money?
(1:53:30) – What is Bitcoin?
(2:04:36) – Bitcoin vs other cryptocurrencies
(2:12:47) – Can governments ban Bitcoin?
(2:25:29) – Bitcoin toxicity is tough love
(2:38:47) – Crypto scammers
(2:47:58) – Eric Weinstein and Bitcoin
(2:54:21) – Satoshi Nakamoto
(2:58:51) – Money is energy
(3:06:05) – Proof of stake vs proof of work
(3:08:45) – Morality
(3:23:30) – Collapse of the Soviet Union
(3:27:00) – Jordan Peterson and Bitcoin
(3:39:28) – Book recommendations
(3:58:49) – Advice for young people
(4:02:20) – Love