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The Issue With the Legacy Financial System & How BITCOIN Fixes All of It | Saifedean Ammous (Replay)

May 23, 2024
01:38:28
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Dr. Saifedean Ammous discusses the flaws of the fiat system, the rise of Bitcoin, and the transition to crypto economy. Topics include hard money vs. fiat, inflation vs. deflation, debt slavery, and Bitcoin consuming the bond market. He also explores how printing money is destructive, the impact of Bitcoin on the gold standard, and the potential disruption of traditional financial systems.
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Quick takeaways

  • Fiat money distorts university systems by fostering debt slavery through easy student loans.
  • Inflationary fiat systems lead to house price surges and perpetuate debt cycles.

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The Impact of Fiat Money on Education Financing

Fiat money distorts the university system by removing the concept of opportunity cost due to easy access to student loans and government research grants. Universities rely heavily on government subsidies, making tuition fees only a small portion of their income. This leads to an environment where academic pursuits are not market-tested, resulting in irrelevant research and a lack of marketable skills for graduates.

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