The "What is Money?" Show

The Great Democracy Deception — Power, Debt, and Control w/ Simon Dixon

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Oct 31, 2025
Simon Dixon, a Bitcoin pioneer and founder of BankToTheFuture, delves into the hidden financial power structures influencing democracy. He reveals the 'Proof of Weapons Network' that connects central banks, corporate interests, and debt. Simon examines the growing dominance of asset managers like BlackRock and argues Bitcoin can resist this oppressive system. He also discusses the ethical implications of fiat currencies, the role of gold in currency wars, and strategies to reclaim financial autonomy. It's a compelling exploration of money, control, and potential paths to freedom.
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INSIGHT

Proof Of Weapons Network Explained

  • Simon Dixon defines the “Proof of Weapons Network” as a corporate-deep-state complex that weaponizes finance, media, and surveillance to maintain power.
  • He links this network to debt-based monetary mechanisms that drive wars and global control.
INSIGHT

Debt-Based Money Drives Global Conflict

  • Dixon traces modern geopolitics to the 1694 Bank of England model and the 1913 Federal Reserve debt creation which creates a debt-based Ponzi.
  • He argues debt issuance forces perpetual growth, securitization, and ultimately debt warfare to roll over obligations.
ANECDOTE

Failed Bank Startup Led To Bitcoin

  • Dixon recounts his attempt to start a bank and how regulators forced participation in the debt-money system, which led him to Bitcoin.
  • That experience convinced him banks rule once convertibility to gold ended.
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