“THE US DOLLAR IS COLLAPSING!” Michael Saylor on The Future of Bitcoin, Money, and Freedom

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Jun 2, 2024

Expert in Bitcoin, money, and freedom, Michael Saylor, discusses the collapse of the US dollar and the future of Bitcoin. Topics include spotting new trends, thoughts on AI, Bitcoin's usefulness, pros and cons of Bitcoin, government regulation of crypto, and the longevity of Bitcoin.

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Michael Saylor's Background

Michael Saylor's background includes engineering, tech investing, and running MicroStrategy.
He studied at MIT and invested early in companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook.

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MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Investment

In 2020, MicroStrategy had $500 million in cash earning zero interest.
Saylor saw an opportunity in Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.

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Spotting Innovation

Saylor's interest in science fiction and history of science shaped his view on paradigm shifts.
He believes major shifts happen when the old guard dies or during times of crisis.

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