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The "What is Money?" Show

Bitcoin, Climate Change, and Mainstream Media - Hajo Smit (WiM478)

Jun 10, 2024
02:04:23
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Hajo Smit discusses Bitcoin, climate change, and mainstream media, exploring topics like the impact of the environmental movement on society, climate change narratives, group dynamics, self-sovereign communities, human productivity, paragliding safety, Bitcoin conferences, wealth accumulation ethics, and Bitcoin's potential to revolutionize warfare and media censorship issues
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  • Challenging dominant climate change narratives influenced by politics and media.
  • Emphasizing individualism and intellectual freedom in scientific exploration.

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Challenging the Climate Change Narrative and Government Influence in Science

The podcast episode critically examines the dominant narrative surrounding climate change, challenging the influence of politics, media, and funding in shaping scientific research. The speaker emphasizes that the movement around climate change is akin to a state religion, highlighting the interplay between government influence and societal guidance. There is a strong focus on the dangers of scientific manipulation for monetary gains, with examples cited of scientists altering their research to align with funding requirements.

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