The Blockchain Socialist

Seeing crypto for what it is and how to live with contradiction with Brett Scott

Nov 12, 2023
Brett Scott, defender of physical cash, discusses the contradictions of libertarian money fantasies, how the monetary system works, and his recent writing on crypto titled Zero is the Future of Money. They explore engaging with right-wing thinkers, contradictions within the crypto world, and idealistic beliefs. The chapter also delves into the role of retail banks in money creation and economic activity, and the concept of counter trade in the crypto world.
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