Lester, a fellow student of money, joins the host to discuss 'The Twilight of Gold' book series. They explore the shift from gold to Bitcoin, inflationary and deflationary forces, the influence of politics on money, and the attributes of civilization inherited from money. They also touch on Bitcoin's growing demand, money as a consensus technology, and the concept of price and its effects on markets.

Brian De Mint, entrepreneur with a decade of market strategy experience, discusses the impact of technology on society, the psychology of totalitarianism, the importance of self-responsibility, and the incentive structure of Bitcoin. The podcast explores the interplay between social movements and technology, the printing press and the Protestant Reformation, the endless journey of technological progress, individual responsibility, and the role of trust in societal systems.

Will Casarin, Bitcoin and Lightning developer and founder of Damus, joins the show to discuss the freedom of speech in cyberspace, counterparty risks with data monopolies, and the future of social media. They explore Nostr, a decentralized platform, and its architectural comparison to Bitcoin. The conversation delves into the functional properties of Zap, a paradigm shift in messaging systems, and the conflict with iOS. They also emphasize the importance of free speech and decentralized technology in achieving true online freedom.

Robert Breedlove, bitcoin enthusiast, discusses freedom maximalism, property rights, taxation as theft, and the pros and cons of Bitcoin. They explore the impact of technology on government, the significance of property rights, and why Bitcoin is unique. The podcast also delves into the role of central banks, the history of currency, and Bitcoin's impact on legal systems and personal relationships.

Luke Broyles, author, investor, philosopher, and Bitcoin thinker, joins to discuss the history of monetary addiction, scarcity in Bitcoin, technology connecting us with past and future, and the game theory of Bitcoin.

Justin Orkney, Commercial Director at Standard Power, discusses Bitcoin mining, its impact on power grids, different types of mining, and its positive influence on rural revitalization. They explore Bitcoin's compatibility with power grids, its role as a digital commodity, and the security of iCoin Hardware Wallet. They also touch on cooling methods in mining, the benefits for power grids, and Bitcoin's potential to improve the US power grid.

Joel Rafidi, co-host of Here For The Truth podcast, discusses Atlas Shrugged, living a truthful life, collectivism vs. individualism, and Bitcoin's value as incorruptible money. Topics include the importance of verifiable truth, the benefits of living truthfully, the false notion of the greater good, and the emotional dimensions of money.

Jeff Deist discusses the weaponization of fiat money, impact of gold-backed currency, shortcomings of democracy. Market defines money, fiat money is weaponized money. Bitcoin as money, adoption challenges. Debates on cryptocurrency replacing traditional currency, privacy infringement, flaws of democracy and its impact on free speech.

Mikki Willis, producer of Plandemic, discusses self-responsibility, protecting against social engineering, and the collective act of mass formation. They explore the battle between individualism and collectivism, the importance of informed spending as a form of voting, and the dangers of central banking. The conversation also touches on aligning with divine intelligence and the power of storytelling.

Keith Knight joins me to discuss the Voluntaryist Handbook. This Handbook covers several prominent libertarian essays on topics such as: the deceptive tendencies of the state, the definition of the free market, the conflict of collectivism, and six questions for the statists. Keith Knight is the organizer of the Voluntaryist Handbook. He is also the Managing Editor at Libertarian Institute. // GUEST // Voluntaryist Handbook: https://libertarianinstitute.org/books/voluntaryist-handbook/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/an_capitalist Website: https://odysee.com/@KeithKnightDontTreadOnAnyone:b// SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/ Casa (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://keys.casa/ Bitcoin Apparel (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://thebitcoinclothingcompany.com/ Feel Free Tonics (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://botanictonics.com Carnivore Bar (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://carnivorebar.com/ // OUTLINE // 00:00:00 - Coming up 00:00:21 - Intro 00:01:55 - Helping Lightning Startups with In Wolf's Clothing 00:02:41 - Introducing Keith Knight 00:03:31 - Coercivists and Voluntaryists 00:07:01 - Divide and Conquer by the State 00:10:42 - Why the State Always Lies 00:12:36 - Statism is an Emergent Property 00:15:50 - Unpacking the Notion of Free Market 00:19:32 - Running a Business in the Free Market 00:22:35 - The Line Between Greed and Self-Interest 00:25:30 - Secure Your Bitcoin Stash with the iCoin Hardware Wallet 00:26:26 - Three Thought Experiments 00:30:13 - Explaining Statism and Taxation in Layman’s Terms 00:34:23 - Individualism and the War of Collectivism 00:39:42 - Low-Resolution Depiction of Reality 00:43:38 - The Slavery of Conscription 00:48:10 - Redrafting in the United States 00:49:08 - A Bitcoin Wallet with Privacy Built-In: Wasabi Wallet 00:49:59 - Hold Bitcoin in the Most Secure Custody Model with Casa 00:50:47 - Private Governance 00:54:00 - The Cooperation of Competitors 00:55:26 - A Real-Life Example of Private Property Violation 00:59:08 - The Game of Incentive 01:00:42 - Six Questions for Statists 01:02:06 - Solving the Problem in Question 01:04:04 - Applying Anarchic Solution 01:05:22 - Questioning Individual Action 01:07:09 - Voluntarily Coercive 01:08:13 - Does Political Organization Change Human Nature? 01:11:00 - Where to find Keith's Work on the Internet// PODCAST // Podcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-what-is-money-show/id1541404400Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8EewBGyfQQ1abIsE? RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYI// SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Bitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7 Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22 Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22 Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedlove// WRITTEN WORK // Medium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/ Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/// SOCIAL // Breedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22 WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22 All My Current Work: https://vida.page/breedlove22