The "What is Money?" Show

Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers, co-authors of the book 'Bitcoin is Venice', discuss the nature of capital and capitalism in this podcast. They explore the similarities between MMA and Bitcoin, the concept of capital and why Bitcoin levels the playing field.

John Stefanopoulos, CEO and Founder of FutureBit, discusses the future of Bitcoin mining and its decentralization, running a full node, and how miners protect the Bitcoin network. Topics include the importance of understanding Bitcoin fundamentals, incentivizing people into Bitcoin, running a full node, and risks of centralization in mining pools.

Willy Woo discusses Bitcoin's utilization of new and cheap energy sources, the impact of derivatives and futures markets on Bitcoin's price, and the macroeconomics of Bitcoin. They also explore the evolution of money, the importance of social consensus and energy control, and the potential future and global economy of Bitcoin.

Luke de Wolf, co-host of the Freedom Footprint Show, joins for a conversation exploring 'Maps of Meaning' by Jordan Peterson. They discuss meaning, psychology, mythology, and interpreting narratives. The podcast also touches on deductive and inductive logic, the concept of the unbearable present and desired future, and the role of myths in storing and passing down information.

Bill Courtney, an American football coach, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of fatherhood, conserving core values, finding common ground, and tips for entrepreneurs. They also explore the themes of the movie 'Undefeated,' overcoming adversity, and the significance of a solid core while experimenting at the edges. The podcast highlights the importance of financial literacy, protecting fundamental rights, and managing risk in business.

Rahim Taghizadegan, economist, author, physicist, philosopher, investor, and entrepreneur, discusses the commonalities between Jungian psychology and Austrian economics, the problem with deterministic worldview, incentives' role in shaping human behavior, and whether Bitcoin is a fundamental innovation. They also explore the impact of technological change, distinguish between discovered laws and legislation, and discuss the importance of validation, replicability, and the relationship between language, math, and money.

The podcast explores the concept of money and its value in the market, the significance of money and its impact on society, the domains and control of society, money as power and the role of gold, decoupling money from banking, Bitcoin as digital gold, the concept and evolution of money.

Alin Armstrong, author of 'The Bible and Bitcoin', discusses the sin of taxation, good money glorifying God, and why Bitcoin is just and fair. They explore the ethical dimensions of Bitcoin in relation to Judeo-Christian beliefs, define good and evil according to the Bible, and discuss the metaphorical significance of the tree of good and evil. They also delve into the concept of fiat currency, the role of money in glorifying God, and the importance of a consistent frame of reference for making accurate measurements.

Tuur Demeester, Bitcoiner and Investor, discusses the influence of Bitcoin on global culture, the significance of property rights, and the effects of Bitcoin technology on society. The podcast dives into topics such as the connection between Bitcoin and global culture, building a socioeconomic order with unity within plurality, and achieving abundance through property rights.

Max Borders joins to discuss the bloodless revolution of Bitcoin, the development of morality, how incentives influence people, and the pursuit of happiness. They explore anarchy versus 'panarchy', the advantages and disadvantages of statism, and how Bitcoin changes incentives and morality. The podcast also touches on the genesis of the state, the influence of religion on moral intuitions, and the critique of money monopolization.