
The "What is Money?" Show
"What is Money?" is the rabbit that leads us down the proverbial rabbit hole. It is the most important question for finding truth in the world. In this podcast, we will pursue this "rabbit" by engaging in a diversity of deep conversations with deep thinkers from different walks of life.
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Jul 21, 2022 • 1h 32min
Bitcoin, Freedom, and Love with Nozomi Hayase (WiM192)
Writer & Philosopher Nozomi Hayase joins me for a conversation on how Bitcoin incentivizes unparalleled coordination and cooperation throughout society, thus changing our relationships with other people and ourselves.Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals and businesses worldwide: https://www.swanprivate.com/breedloveGUESTNozomi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nozomimagineNozomi's Substack: https://nozomihayase.substack.comNozomi's Website: https://nozomihayase.comPODCASTPodcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-what-is-money-show/id1541404400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8EewBGyfQQ1abIsE?si=wgVuY16XR0io4NLNo0A11A&nd=1RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYITranscript:Outline00:00:00 “What is Money” Intro00:00:08 Learn about Bitcoin with Swan Private at SwanPrivate.Com00:01:37 Introducing Nozomi, Discussing her Work & How she got into Bitcoin00:08:27 Similarities between the Incentives of the U.S. Constitution & Bitcoin00:14:51 How Bitcoin is the "Philosophers Stone"00:19:05 How Humans are Programmable & Discussing the Illusion of Democracy00:23:38 Defining "Free Will" "Determinism" & "Freedom"00:29:13 Instinctual Compulsions, Bitcoin & Incentive Structures00:34:00 How Behaviorist see "Free Will" as an Illusion00:40:52 Watch "Hard Money with Natalie Brunell" From Swan Studios00:41:37 Take Control of Your Healthcare with CrowdHealth!00:42:46 Behaviorist Point of View on Humans being Programmable00:50:39 Secrecy of the Government & Withholding Information from the Public00:55:47 How the Internet Changed Communication & Bitcoin giving us Freedom01:04:10 Network Effects of Freedom with Bitcoin01:06:18 Bitcoin Incentivizing becoming Sovereign vs Fiat Incentivizing Compulsion01:11:42 Discussing how "Love is Built on Freedom"01:14:08 Ancient Greek Words & Meanings for "Love"01:18:26 How Bitcoin Incentivizes Coordination & Corporation01:23:46 How Love Unifies Opposites01:28:44 How Bitcoin is Open & Inclusive01:30:13 Where to find Nozomi's Work01:31:27 "What is Money" OutroSOCIALBreedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22?lang=enAll My Current Work: https://linktr.ee/breedlove22 WRITTEN WORKMedium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/ WAYS TO CONTRIBUTEBitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedloveDollars via Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=1784359925317632528The "What is Money?" Show Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32843101&fan_landing=true RECOMMENDED BUSINESSESSwan Private guides high-net-worth individuals and businesses in all areas of Bitcoin strategy: https://www.swanprivate.com/breedloveCrowdHealth offers an innovative health insurance model based on Bitcoin and community: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/breedloveOkcoin is an innovative and education-focused cryptoasset exchange platform—earn $50 in free Bitcoin by signing up at: https://okcoin.com/breedloveInvest with a licensed Bitcoin advisor through DAIM: https://daimio.typeform.com/RobertBreedloveJoin Me At Bitcoin 2023, pre-order your tickets now (for a chance to win 10M sats, use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://b.tc/conference/2023Automatic Recurring Bitcoin Buys and Withdrawals: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/breedlove/

Jul 19, 2022 • 1h 45min
"Lies My Government Told Me" with Dr. Robert Malone (WiM191)
Dr. Robert Malone joins me for a conversation about his upcoming book, "Lies My Government Told Me".Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals and businesses worldwide: https://www.swanprivate.com/breedloveGUESTDr. Malone's Substack: https://substack.com/profile/49176289-robert-w-malone-md-msDr. Malone's website: https://www.rwmalonemd.com/PODCASTPodcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-what-is-money-show/id1541404400Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8EewBGyfQQ1abIsE?si=wgVuY16XR0io4NLNo0A11A&nd=1RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYITranscript:Outline00:00:00 “What is Money” Intro00:00:08 Learn about Bitcoin with Swan Private at SwanPrivate.Com00:01:37 Introducing Dr.Malone & his Upcoming New Book, "Lies My Government Told Me"00:11:09 How has your Skepticism Grown Throughout your Career?00:22:21 Fauci Contradictions & the Governments Ability to Coerce00:27:54 Discussing the Lack of Independent Media00:32:05 How the World Economic Forum Weaponizes Debt00:41:57 Monopolistic World View vs Capitalistic World View00:47:51 The Illusion of Authority & Mass Formation Psychosis00:53:26 Watch "Hard Money with Natalie Brunell" From Swan Studios00:54:11 Take Control of Your Healthcare with CrowdHealth!00:55:21 Does the Fiat System Incentive Generational Coercion?01:09:56 Discussing "Parasitic Nature" of Central Banks01:14:14 Market Makers Ability to Affect Crypto Markets01:18:47 Demonopolizing the State, Using Decentralized Money & Bitcoin01:24:43 Discussing Bitcoin Difficulty Adjustment & Energy Requirement needed for Money01:29:58 Communities Ability to Govern without Authority & Rulers01:39:00 Discussing "Lies My Government Told Me" & Where to find Dr.Malone's Work01:44:44 "What is Money" OutroSOCIALBreedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22?lang=enAll My Current Work: https://linktr.ee/breedlove22WRITTEN WORKMedium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/ WAYS TO CONTRIBUTEBitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedloveDollars via Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=1784359925317632528The "What is Money?" Show Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32843101&fan_landing=true RECOMMENDED BUSINESSESSwan Private guides high-net-worth individuals and businesses in all areas of Bitcoin strategy: https://www.swanprivate.com/breedloveCrowdHealth offers an innovative health insurance model based on Bitcoin and community: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/breedloveOkcoin is an innovative and education-focused cryptoasset exchange platform—earn $50 in free Bitcoin by signing up at: https://okcoin.com/breedloveInvest with a licensed Bitcoin advisor through DAIM: https://daimio.typeform.com/RobertBreedloveJoin Me At Bitcoin 2023, pre-order your tickets now (for a chance to win 10M sats, use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://b.tc/conference/2023Automatic Recurring Bitcoin Buys and Withdrawals: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/breedlove/

Jul 15, 2022 • 1h 16min
The Use of Financial Repression | The Lyn Alden Series | Episode 2 (WiM190)
Venezuelan Politician, Humanitarian & Coordinator for "Vente Venezuela", Maria Corina Machado joins me for an incredible conversation about her story of fighting for freedom in her home country of Venezuela. We discuss Venezuela's poverty & inflation crises, their monopolistic regime & how Maria plans on combating exploitation in Venezuela.Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals and businesses worldwide: https://www.swanprivate.com/breedloveGUESTMaria's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MariaCorinaYA"Vente Venezuela" Website: https://www.ventevenezuela.org"Vente Venezuela" Twitter: https://twitter.com/ventevenezuelaPODCASTPodcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-what-is-money-show/id1541404400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8EewBGyfQQ1abIsE?si=wgVuY16XR0io4NLNo0A11A&nd=1RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYITranscript:Outline00:00:00 “What is Money” Intro00:00:08 Learn about Bitcoin with Swan Private at SwanPrivate.Com00:01:37 Introducing Maria & how she started Working in Politics00:06:15 Discussing Marina’s Credentials & What “Freedom” means to her00:10:20 What is “Vente Venezuela” & What is the Mission?00:16:11 Discussing Venezuela's Poverty & Inflation Crises00:27:20 Watch "Hard Money with Natalie Brunell" From Swan Studios00:28:07 Take Control of Your Healthcare with Crowd Health00:29:15 Describing Venezuelas Monopolistic Regime & Lessons that can be Learned from its Hardships00:38:34 How do you Plan on Combating Exploitation in Venezuela00:45:55 How has Fighting for Freedom Impacted You & Your Family?00:50:34 How can People get Involved & Help?00:54:33 Where to find Maria's Work00:56:43 "What is Money" OutroSOCIALBreedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22?lang=enAll My Current Work: https://linktr.ee/breedlove22 WRITTEN WORKMedium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/ WAYS TO CONTRIBUTEBitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedloveDollars via Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=1784359925317632528The "What is Money?" Show Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32843101&fan_landing=true RECOMMENDED BUSINESSESSwan Private guides high-net-worth individuals and businesses in all areas of Bitcoin strategy: https://www.swanprivate.com/breedloveCrowdHealth offers an innovative health insurance model based on Bitcoin and community: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/breedloveOkcoin is an innovative and education-focused cryptoasset exchange platform—earn $50 in free Bitcoin by signing up at: https://okcoin.com/breedloveInvest with a licensed Bitcoin advisor through DAIM: https://daimio.typeform.com/RobertBreedloveJoin Me At Bitcoin 2023, pre-order your tickets now (for a chance to win 10M sats, use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://b.tc/conference/2023Automatic Recurring Bitcoin Buys and Withdrawals: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/breedlove/

Jul 14, 2022 • 1h 10min
Freedom from Public Schooling with Sam Sorbo (WiM189)
Education and Freedom Advocate, Filmmaker, Actress & Author, Sam Sorbo joins me for this incredible conversation about the issues with the public education system. We discuss public education's perceived value hierarchy & how the indoctrination of the public school system has led to a society that stifles learning & creativity. We also talk about the main components to successfully homeschooling your children & how to get involved with Sam's organization, "Underground Education".Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals and businesses worldwide: https://www.swanprivate.com/breedloveGUESTSam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesamsorboSam's Website: https://www.samsorbo.comPODCASTPodcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-what-is-money-show/id1541404400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8EewBGyfQQ1abIsE?si=wgVuY16XR0io4NLNo0A11A&nd=1RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYITranscript:Outline00:00:00 “What is Money” Intro00:00:08 Learn about Bitcoin with Swan Private at SwanPrivate.Com00:01:37 Introducing Sam & Discussing Issues within the Public Education System00:04:48 The "Need" to ask for Permission & the Fear to do so.00:09:08 "Trust the Experts", The Indoctrination of the Public School System00:21:03 Discussing Public Education's Value Hierarchy00:24:32 Benefits of Conversation & Trade within Society00:28:08 Eliminating Polarity & Competition within the Education System00:34:09 Watch "Hard Money with Natalie Brunell" From Swan Studios & Bitcoin Magazine00:34:55 Take Control of Your Healthcare with CrowdHealth00:36:06 Issues with Teaching Kids "Not to Fail"00:40:31 Failures with Standardizing the Education System00:43:14 Similarities with the Indoctrination of our Monetary System & the Education System00:53:46 The Education System ability to Stifle Learning & Creativity00:56:44 What are some of the Main Components to Successfully Homeschooling your Children?01:04:59 Recent Signs of Communities becoming Conformist & Anti-Freedom01:07:56 Where to join Sam's Work & Online Community, "Underground Education"01:10:20 "What is Money" OutroSOCIALBreedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22?lang=enAll My Current Work: https://linktr.ee/breedlove22WRITTEN WORKMedium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/WAYS TO CONTRIBUTEBitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedloveDollars via Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=1784359925317632528The "What is Money?" Show Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32843101&fan_landing=trueRECOMMENDED BUSINESSESSwan Private guides high-net-worth individuals and businesses in all areas of Bitcoin strategy: https://www.swanprivate.com/breedloveCrowdHealth offers an innovative health insurance model based on Bitcoin and community: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/breedloveOkcoin is an innovative and education-focused cryptoasset exchange platform—earn $50 in free Bitcoin by signing up at: https://okcoin.com/breedloveInvest with a licensed Bitcoin advisor through DAIM: https://daimio.typeform.com/RobertBreedloveJoin Me At Bitcoin 2023, pre-order your tickets now (for a chance to win 10M sats, use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://b.tc/conference/bitcoin2023Automatic Recurring Bitcoin Buys and Withdrawals: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/breedlove/

Jul 12, 2022 • 1h 9min
Battling the Bio-Pharmaceutical Complex with Dr. Peter McCullough & John Leake (WiM 188)
Cardiologist, and Epidemiologist Dr. Peter McCullough & Best Selling Author, John Leake join me to talk about their new book, "The Courage to Face COVID-19: Preventing Hospitalization and Death While Battling the Bio-Pharmaceutical Complex". We also talk about the misallocation of capital within healthcare, the history of the Medical Industrial Complex , mass-formation psychosis & more.Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals and businesses worldwide: https://www.swanprivate.com/breedloveGUESTPeter's Twitter: https://twitter.com/P_McCulloughMD"Courage to Face Covid" Website: https://couragetofacecovid.com"McCullough Report : https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-the-mccullough-report-88800688/Peter McCullough Website: https://petermcculloughmd.comPODCASTPodcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-what-is-money-show/id1541404400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8EewBGyfQQ1abIsE?si=wgVuY16XR0io4NLNo0A11A&nd=1RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYITranscript:Outline00:00:00 “What is Money” Intro00:00:08 Learn about Bitcoin with Swan Private at SwanPrivate.Com00:01:37 Introducing John Leake, Dr.McCullough & Discussing their new Book, "The Courage to Face Covid 19"00:06:00 Discussing the relationship between the "Biopharmaceutical Complex" & "The Fiat Currency Complex"00:14:34 Weaponizing the Medical Industrial Complex00:18:08 Digital Health Passport & CBDC's00:20:30 History of Public Health Initiatives & Risks of "Group Think"00:29:09 Watch "Hard Money with Natalie Brunell" From Swan Studios & Bitcoin Magazine00:29:55 Take Control of Your Healthcare with CrowdHealth!00:31:03 Seeking Justice against the Justice System & Military Coarsion00:37:46 Lack of Productivity tied to Loans & Debt00:41:05 Misguided Political Funding due to Skewed Health Statistics00:48:24 Nuremberg Trials & Six Principles of the H.O.R.P.00:55:20 Where do you think Society goes from here?01:03:39 Where to find Peter's Work & new Book!01:09:08 "What is Money" OutroSOCIALBreedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedinacom/in/breedlove22/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22?lang=enAll My Current Work: https://linktr.ee/breedlove22 WRITTEN WORKMedium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/ WAYS TO CONTRIBUTEBitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedloveDollars via Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=1784359925317632528The "What is Money?" Show Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32843101&fan_landing=true RECOMMENDED BUSINESSESSwan Private guides high-net-worth individuals and businesses in all areas of Bitcoin strategy: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/CrowdHealth offers an innovative health insurance model based on Bitcoin and community: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/breedloveOkcoin is an innovative and education-focused cryptoasset exchange platform—earn $50 in free Bitcoin by signing up at: https://okcoin.com/breedloveInvest with a licensed Bitcoin advisor through DAIM: https://daimio.typeform.com/RobertBreedloveJoin Me At Bitcoin 2023, pre-order your tickets now (for a chance to win 10M sats, use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://b.tc/conference/2023Automatic Recurring Bitcoin Buys and Withdrawals: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/breedlove/

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Jul 11, 2022 • 1h 19min
The Liquidation of Government Debt | The Lyn Alden Series | Episode 1 (WiM187)
Macroeconomist and Investment Strategist Lyn Alden joins me to discuss the IMF paper titled, "The Liquidation of Government Debt". We talk about the many ways governments use coercion and financial repression to liquidate their debts onto productive market actors. We also discuss why gold failed as money and how Bitcoin could change institutional structures worldwide.Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals and businesses worldwide: https://www.swanprivate.com/breedloveGUESTLyn's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LynAldenContact"The Liquidation of Government Debt" Paper: https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/WP/Issues/2016/12/31/The-Liquidation-of-Government-Debt-42610PODCASTPodcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-what-is-money-show/id1541404400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8EewBGyfQQ1abIsE?si=wgVuY16XR0io4NLNo0A11A&nd=1RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYITranscript:Outline00:00:00 “What is Money” Intro00:00:08 Learn about Bitcoin with Swan Private at SwanPrivate.Com00:01:37 Introducing Lyn & Discussing "The Liquidation of Government Debt"00:12:13 Options to get out of the Debt to GDP Bubble00:18:28 Governments ability to Discharge the Debt Burden onto Others00:27:28 Coercion & Trickery of Financial Repression00:37:40 Watch "Hard Money with Natalie Brunell" From Swan Studios & Bitcoin Magazine00:38:25 Take Control of Your Healthcare with CrowdHealth00:39:35 Differences between "Liquidation Tax" & "Financial Repression Tax"00:46:35 Technological Advancements & Bitcoin Fixing the Government Misallocation of Capital00:54:43 Explaining the "Financial Repression Tax"00:59:08 Integrity of the Money Supply Reflects the Integrity of the Community01:02:52 Technological Shortcomings on why Gold can't be Money01:09:43 Could Bitcoin's Success impact Governmental Power Structures?01:18:44 "What is Money" OutroSOCIALBreedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22?lang=enAll My Current Work: https://linktr.ee/breedlove22 WRITTEN WORKMedium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/ WAYS TO CONTRIBUTEBitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedloveDollars via Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=1784359925317632528The "What is Money?" Show Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32843101&fan_landing=true RECOMMENDED BUSINESSESSwan Private guides high-net-worth individuals and businesses in all areas of Bitcoin strategy: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/CrowdHealth offers an innovative health insurance model based on Bitcoin and community: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/breedloveOkcoin is an innovative and education-focused cryptoasset exchange platform—earn $50 in free Bitcoin by signing up at: https://okcoin.com/breedloveInvest with a licensed Bitcoin advisor through DAIM: https://daimio.typeform.com/RobertBreedloveJoin Me At Bitcoin 2023, pre-order your tickets now (for a chance to win 10M sats, use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://b.tc/conference/2023Automatic Recurring Bitcoin Buys and Withdrawals: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/breedlove/

Jul 9, 2022 • 1h 27min
Interest Rates and the Nature of Profit | The Twilight of Gold Series | Episode 12 (WiM186)
My friend and fellow student of money codenamed "Lester" joins me for a multi-episode conversation exploring the excellent book "The Twilight of Gold" by Melchior Palyi. Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals and businesses worldwide: https://www.swanprivate.com/breedloveGUESTLester's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProgrammableTxBOOKThe Twilight of Gold: https://archive.org/details/twilightofgold190000paly/PODCASTPodcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-what-is-money-show/id1541404400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8EewBGyfQQ1abIsE?si=wgVuY16XR0io4NLNo0A11A&nd=1RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYITranscript: OUTLINE00:00:00 “What is Money” Intro00:00:08 Learn about Bitcoin with Swan Private at SwanPrivate.Com00:01:37 Responding to Feedback & Correcting Incorrect Statements00:06:09 What is "Quantitative-Tightening" & "Quantitative-Easing"?00:08:56 Conceptual Systems Need Anchor Points00:12:29 The Price of Gold After Returning to a Hard Money Standard00:21:07 Discussing Lester's Statement, "Interest being the Price of Money"00:35:26 Natural Interest Rate vs Policy Interest Rate00:38:56 Watch "Hard Money with Natalie Brunell" From Swan Studios & Bitcoin Magazine00:39:42 Take Control of Your Healthcare with CrowdHealth00:40:50 Capital Allocation, Interest Rates & the Cost of Profit00:57:54 Artificial Markets leading to Misallocation of Capital01:04:30 Artificial Inflation breaking down the Economic Process01:09:51 Discerning the Signal from the Noise, Fed Intervening in Free Markets01:14:40 Asking, "What is Money"?01:17:03 Centralization of Gold, Power & the Likelihood of Corruption01:19:05 How Bitcoin buys you Time & Protecting your Savings01:26:26 "What is Money" OutroSOCIALBreedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22?lang=enAll My Current Work: https://linktr.ee/breedlove22 WRITTEN WORKMedium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/ WAYS TO CONTRIBUTEBitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedloveDollars via Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=1784359925317632528The "What is Money?" Show Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32843101&fan_landing=true RECOMMENDED BUSINESSESSwan Private guides high-net-worth individuals and businesses in all areas of Bitcoin strategy: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/CrowdHealth offers an innovative health insurance model based on Bitcoin and community: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/breedloveOkcoin is an innovative and education-focused cryptoasset exchange platform—earn $50 in free Bitcoin by signing up at: https://okcoin.com/breedloveJoin Me At Bitcoin 2023, pre-order your tickets now (discount code BREEDLOVE): https://b.tc/conference/2023Automatic Recurring Bitcoin Buys and Withdrawals: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/breedlove/

Jul 7, 2022 • 1h 13min
Bitcoin Fixes Healthcare? with Andy Schoonover (WiM185)
Andy Schoonover, the Founder & CEO of CrowdHealth, joins me to talk about the issues with our current healthcare system caused by government intervention and how this flawed system takes advantage of customers.Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals and businesses worldwide: https://www.swanprivate.com/breedloveGuestAndy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SchoonoverAndyCrowd Health Website: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/bitcoinPODCASTPodcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-what-is-money-show/id1541404400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8EewBGyfQQ1abIsE?si=wgVuY16XR0io4NLNo0A11A&nd=1RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYITranscript:Outline00:00:00 “What is Money” Intro00:00:08 Learn about Bitcoin with Swan Private at SwanPrivate.Com00:01:37 Andy's Background, How he got into Healthcare & Bitcoin00:09:04 Why are Healthcare Costs so Expensive?00:15:28 Centralization amongst Healthcare Companies & Can they get "Too Big To Fail"?00:23:00 Similarities between the Healthcare System & Tax System00:28:19 Incentive Structure between Healthcare, Banking & Bitcoin00:33:38 Watch "Hard Money with Natalie Brunell" From Swan Studios & Bitcoin Magazine00:34:23 Take Control of Your Healthcare with CrowdHealth!00:35:33 Breaking down the Insidious Price Structure in Healthcare00:42:23 What is "In-Network, Out-of-Network" Pricing in Health Insurance Plans?00:47:30 Are Health Events a Leading Cause of Bankruptcy?00:51:13 How did you get into Bitcoin & How can it help Healthcare?00:56:27 What is "CrowdHealth"?01:02:08 How do you see "CrowdHealth" Impacting Healthcare & Healthcare Costs?01:12:15 Where to find Andy's Work & How to Join "CrowdHealth"01:13:08 "What is Money" OutroSOCIALBreedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22?lang=enAll My Current Work: https://linktr.ee/breedlove22 WRITTEN WORKMedium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/ WAYS TO CONTRIBUTEBitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedloveDollars via Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=1784359925317632528The "What is Money?" Show Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32843101&fan_landing=true RECOMMENDED BUSINESSESSwan Private guides high-net-worth individuals and businesses in all areas of Bitcoin strategy: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/CrowdHealth offers an innovative health insurance model based on Bitcoin and community: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/breedloveOkcoin is an innovative and education-focused cryptoasset exchange platform—earn $50 in free Bitcoin by signing up at: https://okcoin.com/breedloveInvest with a licensed Bitcoin advisor through DAIM: https://daimio.typeform.com/RobertBreedloveJoin Me At Bitcoin 2023, pre-order your tickets now (for a chance to win 10M sats, use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://b.tc/conference/2023Automatic Recurring Bitcoin Buys and Withdrawals: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/breedlove/

Jul 6, 2022 • 1h 52min
Bitcoin Maximalism and Crypto Scams with Cory Klippsten (WiM184)
CEO & Co-Founder of Swan Bitcoin Cory Klippsten joins me for a conversation covering the beginning days of "Swan Bitcoin," how to define a scam, the inherent risks of crypto, and what makes Bitcoin different from all other assets.Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals and businesses worldwide: https://www.swanprivate.com/breedloveGuestCory's Twitter: https://twitter.com/coryklippstenSwan Bitcoin Website: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/PODCASTPodcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-what-is-money-show/id1541404400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8EewBGyfQQ1abIsE?si=wgVuY16XR0io4NLNo0A11A&nd=1RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYITranscript:Outline00:00:00 “What is Money” Intro00:00:08 Learn about Bitcoin with Swan Private at SwanPrivate.Com00:01:37 How Cory & Robert met00:04:00 Cory's Background, Starting Swan & Why Bitcoin only?00:11:02 Altcoin's Risks & Issues with Centralization00:20:44 How did you come up with the name, "Swan Bitcoin"?00:27:11 Bitcoin Philosophy, Is Bitcoin a "Means to an End"?00:31:26 Bitcoin only, Freedom Maximalism & Bitcoin Adoption00:37:10 Why do you Believe Ethereum is the "Longest Running Con"?00:41:51 Why is "Proof of Work" is the best model?00:46:08 Explaining the "Money Cult" Mentality within Altcoin Project's & Bitcoin00:54:14 Watch "Hard Money with Natalie Brunell" From Swan Studios & Bitcoin Magazine00:55:00 Take Control of Your Healthcare with CrowdHealth00:56:08 What would Change your Mind on Thinking Ethereum is a Scam?00:59:12 Luna, Solana & other Projects, How do you Define a Scam?01:14:24 Specifying, What are Scams?01:26:10 Why are Crypto Projects "Obstacles" to Bitcoin Success & is the Dollar a Scam?01:33:54 Discussing how Single Issue Tokens work & Exit Strategy01:37:08 Is there anything Crypto Projects could do to Change Your Mind?01:40:02 Unethical Nature of Crypto & the Issues with Crypto Influencers01:47:00 Bitcoin Toxicity, Is it a Cultural Immune System for Bitcoin?01:51:46 "What is Money" OutroSOCIALBreedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22?lang=enAll My Current Work: https://linktr.ee/breedlove22 WRITTEN WORKMedium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/ WAYS TO CONTRIBUTEBitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedloveDollars via Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=1784359925317632528The "What is Money?" Show Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32843101&fan_landing=true RECOMMENDED BUSINESSESSwan Private guides high-net-worth individuals and businesses in all areas of Bitcoin strategy: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/CrowdHealth offers an innovative health insurance model based on Bitcoin and community: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/breedloveOkcoin is an innovative and education-focused cryptoasset exchange platform—earn $50 in free Bitcoin by signing up at: https://okcoin.com/breedloveInvest with a licensed Bitcoin advisor through DAIM: https://daimio.typeform.com/RobertBreedloveJoin Me At Bitcoin 2023, pre-order your tickets now (for a chance to win 10M sats, use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://b.tc/conference/2023Automatic Recurring Bitcoin Buys and Withdrawals: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/breedlove/

Jul 4, 2022 • 2h 4min
Individualism vs Collectivism with Don Mei (WiM183)
CEO of "Mei Leaf", Don Mei joins the show today to a conversation exploring the philosophical differences between individualism and collectivism.Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals and businesses worldwide: https://www.swanprivate.com/breedloveGuestDon Mei Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaHBABJFMRAtnKhQp2Cu5BQDon Mei Video, "Individual vs Collective - Which is better for humanity?": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXGq-CVEwT4Mei Leaf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mei_leaf/PODCASTPodcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-what-is-money-show/id1541404400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8EewBGyfQQ1abIsE?si=wgVuY16XR0io4NLNo0A11A&nd=1RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYITranscript:Outline00:00:00 “What is Money” Intro00:00:08 Learn about Bitcoin with Swan Private at SwanPrivate.Com00:01:37 Learning about Don Mei's Tea Product & Youtube Channel, "Mei Leaf"00:07:44 Individualism Vs Collectivism00:14:27 Collectivism & How we Build Relationships with People that have Similar Values00:20:24 Issues with Collectivism & Humans Ability to Cooperate00:26:15 Corruption that comes from Collectivism00:35:34 Explaining what "Chi" means00:38:31 How can you Measure "Success" within Collectivism?00:43:00 What does "Corruption of the Individual" mean to you?00:56:12 Watch "Hard Money with Natalie Brunell" From Swan Studios & Bitcoin Magazine!00:56:58 Take Control of Your Healthcare with CrowdHealth!00:58:07 What are some of the Downfalls with Individualism?01:04:50 What do Social Programs look like without "The State"?01:08:52 Self-Value Vs Intrinsic Value01:14:00 Moral Compass01:18:03 Humans ability to Reflect & Grow01:22:18 Can you have Goals within Collectivism?01:29:14 What Boundaries can be set to ensure Corruption within Collectivism doesn't happen?01:37:17 Bitcoin not being able to be Exclusionary01:42:19 Expanding on "Life is a Journey"01:50:34 Finding Balance in Life & Challenging Yourself01:55:48 Does Private Property Rights help Liberate us & Achieve Freedom?02:02:40 Where to find Don Mei's Work!02:03:48 "What is Money" OutroSOCIALBreedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22?lang=enAll My Current Work: https://linktr.ee/breedlove22 WRITTEN WORKMedium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/ WAYS TO CONTRIBUTEBitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedloveDollars via Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=1784359925317632528The "What is Money?" Show Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32843101&fan_landing=true RECOMMENDED BUSINESSESSwan Private guides high-net-worth individuals and businesses in all areas of Bitcoin strategy: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/CrowdHealth offers an innovative health insurance model based on Bitcoin and community: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/breedloveOkcoin is an innovative and education-focused cryptoasset exchange platform—earn $50 in free Bitcoin by signing up at: https://okcoin.com/breedloveInvest with a licensed Bitcoin advisor through DAIM: https://daimio.typeform.com/RobertBreedloveJoin Me At Bitcoin 2023, pre-order your tickets now (for a chance to win 10M sats, use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://b.tc/conference/2023Automatic Recurring Bitcoin Buys and Withdrawals: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/breedlove/