Bitcoin for Millennials

Why Your Government Hates Bitcoin (And Why You Need It) | Pascal Hügli | BFM176

Aug 4, 2025
Pascal Hügli, a Swiss journalist and educator focused on Bitcoin and macro-finance, discusses how government control of money stifles personal freedom. He introduces four critical forces undermining fiat currencies and advocates for Bitcoin as a liberating alternative. The conversation explores the psychology of trust in financial systems, highlighting the need for change to avoid vulnerabilities. Hügli also contrasts Modern Monetary Theory with Bitcoin's potential, emphasizing the importance of adaptive strategies in today's rapidly evolving economy.
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ANECDOTE

Pascal’s Bitcoin Journey and Meeting Salinas

  • Pascal Hügli got interested in Bitcoin during a summer school at the Mises University in 2015.
  • Later in Mexico, he reached out and connected with Ricardo Salinas, leading to their collaboration on The Bitcoin Enlightenment.
INSIGHT

Human Nature Explains State Control

  • Human nature balances a craving for freedom with a desire for authority and security.
  • This explains why governments maintain control over money despite many people's wish for financial freedom.
INSIGHT

MMT Fits Today, Not History

  • Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) reflects how governments currently operate with fiat money and debt.
  • However, disregarding historical monetary systems and money’s intrinsic value overlooks deeper economic truths.
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