Stefan Lavera's Journey into Austrian Economics and Bitcoin

Stefan Lavera shares how his interest in Austrian economics and Bitcoin began during his teenage years in Sydney, Australia. Initially exposed to libertarian ideas through an IRC channel, he encountered Mises Daily articles that contrasted sharply with the Keynesian teachings at his school. Eventually, he identified himself as a libertarian and was drawn to anarcho-capitalism, influenced by writers like Mises and Rothbard. His engagement in the libertarian and Austrian economic community deepened during the Ron Paul presidential campaign, showcasing the connection between his philosophical beliefs and the advocacy for hard money like Bitcoin.