The "What is Money?" Show

Hajo Smit discusses Bitcoin, climate change, and mainstream media, exploring topics like the impact of the environmental movement on society, climate change narratives, group dynamics, self-sovereign communities, human productivity, paragliding safety, Bitcoin conferences, wealth accumulation ethics, and Bitcoin's potential to revolutionize warfare and media censorship issues

Expert Johnathan Bi discusses how jealousy and zeal drive human behavior, exploring literature's influence on morality, mimetic desire, and the physics of human nature. They delve into off-grid living, organ meats for health, transforming jealousy through honesty, and Nietzsche's perspectives on achievement, marriage, and inequality.

Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins discusses the definition of money as reciprocal altruism and its genetic connection. The podcast explores Darwinian theory, human uniqueness, and the implications of the digital age. It also touches on genetic codes, life origins, and the clash between Dawkins and Jordan Peterson.

Explore the concept of heroic adaptation and the importance of role models in achieving goals. Discuss mythological narratives and their relevance in modern society. Embrace responsibility and lead a heroic life. Critique economic policies and explore off-grid living. Discover the value of organ meats and Bitcoin assistance. Delve into the origins and pursuits of alchemy. Understand the necessity of heroic adaptation and individual integration. Explore mythology's significance in human wisdom and personal health struggles. Reflect on the role of mythology in historical transformation and the importance of Bitcoin in upholding principles and individual responsibility.

Author Mel Mattison discusses the Deep Economic State, IMF, Central Banks, and Psychology of Money. They explore the history of financial institutions, government debt, regenerative agriculture, and Bitcoin. The podcast also covers personal health struggles, biohacking success, and the controversial history of the Bank for International Settlements.

John Vervaeke discusses human action, metaphor, and money, exploring the role of abstraction, relevance realization, and love. They delve into the relationship between action and reality, the significance of metaphor in cognition, and how money serves as a metaphor influencing human behavior. The podcast delves into deep philosophical discussions about truth, goodness, and beauty, highlighting the interconnectedness of human cognition and reality.

Author Sebastian Bunney discusses the hidden costs of money, exploring its impact on societal decay, personal relationships, and economic decision-making. The conversation delves into the consequences of monetary intervention, the influence of corrupt money on businesses, and the rise of non-productive administrators. They also touch on the benefits of Bitcoin in reshaping financial perspectives and societal values.

Robert Breedlove discusses leaving the economic dark ages and hurdles to understanding Bitcoin. They talk about the impact of currency failures on rich and poor, how Bitcoin changes investing and government, and recommendations for the next 10 years. The conversation explores the evolution of ages from agriculture to Bitcoin, justice in central banking vs. Bitcoin, and the influence of metaphors on language and thought processes.

Bitcoin expert Robert Breedlove discusses the corrupting nature of money, wealth transfer, inflation, and the importance of private property. He explores the impact of state manipulation, advocates for Bitcoin as a solution, and delves into the properties that make Bitcoin superior as a form of currency.

Lawrence Lepard discusses transitioning from being a gold bug to a Bitcoin advocate, critiquing Keynesian economics, dissecting the US debt to GDP ratio, and exploring the impact of dishonest money on society. He also delves into the timeline of monetary debasement, the similarities between gold and Bitcoin, and the importance of fixing the broken monetary system for a fairer world.