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BTC186: Fiat Food & Bitcoin w/ Matthew Lysiak (Bitcoin Podcast)

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Jun 12, 2024

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Matthew Lysiak

Matthew Lysiak, an investigative journalist and author of 'Fiat Food', delves into the consequences of fiat food policies on health. He highlights the historical influence of figures like Ancel Keys and the shift toward processed foods influenced by corporate interests. Lysiak critiques the flawed Consumer Price Index and its impact on dietary choices, while advocating for personal health autonomy. He also explores how Bitcoin could revolutionize food and health landscapes, urging listeners to rethink their nutrition and purchasing habits.

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ANECDOTE

Personal Health Journey

Matthew Lysiak, a cancer survivor, questioned his childhood diet after his illness.
Raised on the food pyramid, he realized the recommended high-grain, low-fat diet may have contributed to his health problems.

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INSIGHT

Inspiration and Discovery

Saifedean Ammous's "Fiat Food" chapter inspired Lysiak's book.

Lysiak's research revealed a larger conspiracy than Ammous initially suggested.

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INSIGHT

Ancel Keys' Influence

Ancel Keys played a pivotal role in shaping modern nutrition.

His influence led to detrimental dietary recommendations.

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Unraveling Nutrition Myths

02:07 • 16min

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The Evolution of the American Food Supply

17:38 • 7min

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Economic Shifts and Food Patterns

24:39 • 15min

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Navigating Nutritional Guidelines and Sponsored Influences

39:39 • 7min

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Debunking Cholesterol Myths and Dietary Propaganda

46:34 • 4min

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Exploring an Animal-Based Diet

50:38 • 11min

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The bitcoin standard

Saifedean Ammous

The Bitcoin Standard analyzes the historical context to the rise of Bitcoin, the economic properties that have allowed it to grow quickly, and its likely economic, political, and social implications. The book takes the reader on an engaging journey through the history of technologies performing the functions of money, from primitive systems to modern government debt. It explains the operation of Bitcoin as a decentralized, distributed piece of software that converts electricity and processing power into indisputably accurate records, allowing users to perform traditional monetary functions without relying on authorities or physical infrastructure. The book also explores common questions surrounding Bitcoin and its potential as a store of value and a network for final settlement of large payments, challenging government monopolies and offering a vision of money extricated from politics and borders.

The Population Bomb

Anne H. Ehrlich

Paul Ehrlich

Published in 1968, 'The Population Bomb' by Paul and Anne Ehrlich predicts catastrophic consequences, including mass starvation and environmental ruin, due to unchecked population growth. The book argues that immediate action is necessary to control population growth to prevent these dire outcomes. Although many of the Ehrlichs' predictions did not come to pass, the book significantly raised awareness about population and environmental issues and influenced public policy in the 1960s and 1970s. The authors emphasize the need for conscious regulation of human numbers and highlight the strain that growing populations place on the natural world[1][4][5].

Gradually, Then Suddenly

Parker Lewis

Fiat Food

Matthew Lysiak

In this episode of the Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast, investigative journalist Matthew Lysiak discusses his latest book on fiat food policies, influential figures like Ancel Keys, corporate interests, and the impact of inflation on health.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

02:22 - The history and impact of fiat food policies.

10:11 - The role of influential figures like Ancel Keys and John Harvey Kellogg.

25:11 - Insights into nutrient density and its importance.

26:21 - How to accurately measure the CPI bucket considering nutrient dense food prices.

29:02 - How corporate interests have shaped national food policies since 1884.

40:30 - The monetary and nutrition shifts of the 1970s.

52:03 - The real cost of inflation on financial, physical, and mental health.

56:21 - How Bitcoin can change the current food and health landscape.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Matthew’s Book: Fiat Food.
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