

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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Bitcoin Community in the UK and Perspectives on the Split
02:05 • 10min
Embracing Contradictions
12:33 • 9min
Engaging with Right-Wing Thinkers and Bundles of Ideas
21:58 • 14min
Contradictions within the Crypto World
36:01 • 4min
The Role of Retail Banks in Money Creation and Economic Activity
40:04 • 11min
Idealistic Beliefs and Their Contradictions
51:09 • 10min
Counter Trade in the Crypto World
01:00:59 • 20min
Zero is the Future of Money: Synthesis of Different Monetary Systems
01:21:12 • 29min