The Pomp Podcast #1412 James Lavish | Bitcoin & The National Debt Crisis
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Sep 26, 2024 
James Lavish, Co-Managing Partner of the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund and author of 'The Informationist', shares his insights on the current economic landscape. He discusses the unsustainable U.S. national debt and its alarming potential consequences, likening it to a 'zombie company'. The conversation shifts to Bitcoin's unique advantages in this climate, suggesting it could serve as a solution to financial instability. Lavish also critiques the risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies, warning of the dangers of government surveillance in personal finances.
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Debt-Driven Instability
- The US economy relies on exponentially increasing debt for productivity.
- This creates instability and potential collapse under its leverage.
US Government: A Zombie Company?
- The US government resembles a "zombie company" due to insufficient income for debt repayment.
- It cannot even cover interest payments on its massive debt.
The Debt Spiral
- The US government faces a debt spiral, spending $2 trillion more than its $4.9 trillion tax revenue.
- Mandatory spending on programs and interest payments exceeds total revenue.
