The "What is Money?" Show

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.

Adam Back, British cryptographer and cypherpunk, discusses the next Bitcoin halving, untapped power utilization, the aesthetic value of Bitcoin, and the probability of another Blocksize War.

Dylan LeClair, Co-Founder of 21st Paradigm, discusses the Bitcoin halving, inflation, and impact of derivative markets. Topics also include El Salvador, media propaganda, wealth disparity, and demystifying derivative markets in the Bitcoin Market.

"What is Money?" explores the concept of money through deep conversations with various thinkers. Topics include the highest form of energy humans can channel, money as a tool of power, the desirable characteristics of money, and the importance of understanding money. The podcast also discusses scarcity, desire, and conflict, the connection between desire and monetization, and money as a technology. It delves into the unification of money and language, the significance of money in conveying messages, and the accessibility of the Lightning Network.

Robert Breedlove discusses the nature and properties of money, people's biases toward the dollar, and how Bitcoin serves as a libertarian cheat code in the battle over state coercion. They explore the question of what is money, the properties of money, and the significance of scarcity. They also discuss the potential threat of central bank digital currencies and the importance of studying economics and understanding the principles of private property. The chapter concludes by exploring how Bitcoin can make money theft-proof, aligning with the core ethos of natural law, and its potential to enhance freedom and change the way we treat one another.

Former race car driver, Danica Patrick, hosts a conversation with Bitcoin expert Robert Breedlove. They discuss the corruption of money, history of central banking, human ego, and the potential of Bitcoin to fix broken incentives. They explore topics such as debt accumulation, Bitcoin's creation and price factors, central banking as a political scheme, and the illusion of separateness fostered by the ego.