What Bitcoin Did THE WORLD WILL CONVERGE ON BITCOIN w/ Parker Lewis
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Mar 20, 2025 
Parker Lewis, author of Gradually, Then Suddenly and Head of Business Development at Zaprite, dives deep into the monetary system and challenges traditional views on money printing. He argues that the world will inevitably converge on Bitcoin as its primary currency. Parker discusses America’s ongoing money printing, the looming collapse of fiat debt cycles, and why Bitcoin's fixed supply positions it as a superior alternative. He also highlights Bitcoin’s resilience amid market failures, and the need for a consensus on a singular currency for global trade.
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Bank Reserves as Money Printing
- Jeff Snider insists bank reserves aren't money printing because they don't enter the economy like typical money.
- Parker Lewis argues this is false, citing how reserves allow banks to buy assets and are convertible to physical cash.
Fed's Reactive Approach in 2008
- The Fed's response to the 2008 financial crisis involved repeatedly lowering interest rates, which proved ineffective.
- This reactive approach highlights the Fed's lack of control and foresight, contrary to popular belief.
Importance of Bitcoin's Fixed Supply
- Bitcoin's fixed supply is crucial because individuals rationally choose money that cannot be printed.
- Macroeconomists overlook individual decisions, prioritizing system optimization over individual preferences.
