The "What is Money?" Show

Jimmy Song, a long-term bitcoiner and author, joins the podcast to discuss the debasement of fiat money and family values, the triumph of post-modern investing, and why Bitcoin puts humanity into a proper relationship with reality. They explore topics such as the immorality of printing money, the impact of incentives on morality, and the consequences of a central bank backed fiat monetary system. They also touch on the decline of dividends in stocks and the influence of fiat money on the stock market.

Exploring the role of money as a tool and its relationship to time. Discussion on the impact of money on livelihood and a comparison to economic water. Differences between Bitcoin and traditional currencies in terms of economic signals. Importance of profit in innovation and efficient capital allocation. Advantages of using NetSuite and a sleek hardware wallet for securely owning Bitcoin. Money as a manifestation of choice or focus. The future of Bitcoin and prioritizing values. Exploring how language, mathematics, and money distinguish humans from animals.

Guests Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers discuss the relationship between money and culture, the effects of Bitcoin on culture and ethics, and how the Bitcoin standard changes humanity's primary incentive structure. They explore topics such as the nature of capital, Keynesian economics, labor theory of value, and the subjective nature of assets. The discussion also touches on the importance of self-custody for owning Bitcoin and the potential impact of Bitcoin on culture and ethics.

Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers, authors of "Bitcoin is Venice," discuss Facebook and Google's business models, data monopolies, the concept of owning your data, and the potential impact of Bitcoin on the internet. They explore the complexities of data ownership, ethical concerns surrounding surveillance and targeted advertising, and the role of Bitcoin in providing sovereign credentials. The speakers also touch on breaking up tech monopolies, the concept of identity in the online world, and the importance of free software.

"Bitcoin is Venice" co-authors, Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers, discuss the power of prices, subjective vs objective, social morality and technology, and whether Bitcoin can reduce violence.

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.