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Peruvian Bull is a macro analyst, author of Dollar End Game, and creator focused on the long-term consequences of fiat monetary policy and Bitcoin's role in the global economy.In this episode, you're going to learn how the U.S. dollar became the dominant global reserve currency and why that system is now under strain, what the Triffin dilemma is and how it forces the U.S. to make impossible economic trade-offs, why central banks are trapped in a cycle of endless debt and money printing, what caused the post-2020 inflation spike and why it's different from 2008, and how Bitcoin fits into this system as a neutral, non-sovereign monetary asset with potential game-theoretic consequences at a global level.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[00:38] Why exponential debt systems always break[03:01] The origins of the global dollar system[04:18] The Triffin dilemma explained[05:47] France calls the U.S. bluff on gold[07:30] Why reserve currencies must become net importers[09:12] Why capital flows toward higher-yield currencies[10:36] The policy trilemma explained[12:08] Global synchronized monetary policy[14:27] Brent Johnson’s dollar milkshake theory[15:36] How foreign selling triggers U.S. stock crashes[17:32] Why the Fed always steps in to rescue markets[18:52] Why inflation isn’t a one-time problem[20:22] How the Fed evolved into a power center[22:15] Why QE flows into financial assets, not groceries[25:00] When reserves become real, spendable money[26:48] How deficits + QE = money printing[28:13] How 2% inflation quietly robs your savings[29:46] The Fed balance sheet now drives markets[31:22] Cantillon effects and unfair gains[32:23] Recession avoidance creates bigger problems[34:07] Zombie companies and bad capital allocation[35:39] The exponential nature of debt and money[36:50] Bitcoin as a solution to fiat collapse[38:28] Game theory and Bitcoin nation state adoption[40:36] The race to accumulate Bitcoin[42:05] Bitcoin vs global capital markets[43:27] Why Satoshis could become expensive[44:56] Why Bitcoin’s simplicity is a feature[46:35] Only universal upgrades succeed in Bitcoin[47:31] Exponential debt means exponential inflationResources Mentioned:The Dollar Endgame by Peruvian Bull | BookTriffin Dilemma Concept by Robert Triffin | FrameworkDollar Milkshake Theory by Brent Johnson | WebsiteCreature from Jekyll Island by G. Edward Griffin | BookShadowStats – Alternative Inflation Data | StatisticsThe Peter Schiff Show Podcast | Spotify or AppleGet Peruvian Bull’s latest analysis, charts, and longform commentary on his Substack.Find more from Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedInWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.

Scott and Seb Bunny are long-time friends and thinkers in the Bitcoin space who focus on the philosophical, societal, and spiritual implications of sound money.In this episode, you're going to learn how fiat money distorts our perception of time and value, why Bitcoin could be the antidote to rising anxiety and survival-driven living, how inflation and state-controlled money affect everything from relationships to food quality, what the future might look like with AI, simulation theory, and Bitcoin intersecting, and why smaller, tighter communities might be the key to a more meaningful life.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[01:40] The spiritual side of Bitcoin[02:18] How Bitcoin relates to time[03:01] Money as a measurement of time[04:03] Energy, time, and the Bitcoin standard[05:56] How government intervention distorts value[06:39] The tyranny of the clock explained[08:02] TikTok and shortened attention spans[09:04] State-controlled money as a modern parasite[09:56] How Bitcoin breaks the survival mindset[10:41] Consciousness model: past, present, future[12:57] Money working better in the past[13:50] TikTok, dopamine, and attention collapse[15:46] Financial stress and lack of meaning[16:32] Masculine and feminine energy imbalance[17:56] Fiat food and declining food quality[18:34] Why beauty in architecture is disappearing[20:00] Government subsidies and the grain boom[21:45] Why our diets no longer match evolution[22:31] Fiscal responsibility under a Bitcoin standard[23:10] Why endless money printing kills innovation[24:29] Nestlé and the World Economic Forum[25:01] How legal tender laws protect bad money[25:39] Capital gains tax and Bitcoin adoption[26:20] Sea’s law and merchants choosing Bitcoin[27:04] Nation states conflicted over Bitcoin[28:04] Trump, Bitcoin, and US debt[28:44] The dollar milkshake theory explained[29:57] Ignoring hard money has real consequences[30:22] Why universal basic income doesn’t work[31:45] Technological progress and job displacement[32:27] Simulation theory and discovered AI[34:06] A renaissance through alignment with Bitcoin[35:33] How realistic video games support simulation theory[36:12] Predictive programming in media[37:51] Is the world happening to us or for us?[40:00] Could Bitcoin be created by AI[42:01] The myth of needing to spend Bitcoin[43:30] Why mass Bitcoin adoption will take time[47:39] Bitcoin as a spiritual tool[51:02] The second renaissance and cultural revivalResources Mentioned:Bitcoin is Time | Website"The Tyranny of the Clock" by George Woodcock | ReadSeeds of Deception by Jeffrey Smith | BookFiat Food by Matthew Lysiak and Saifedean Ammous | Book or AudiobookTribe by Sebastian Junger | Book or AudiobookMovies: Ready Player One and The AnimatrixGive Seb a follow on X, Instagram and LinkedInFind more from Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedInWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.

In this episode, Scott sits in the guest seat. You’re going to learn how he went from mocking Bitcoin to building a company around it, what employers need to know if they want to offer Bitcoin to their staff, why money is designed to lose value over time—and how that affects every employee’s future, what a Bitcoin savings plan looks like today and how it helps staff build real long-term wealth, and why Bitcoin could be the most important tool for both retaining talent and fighting inflation in the modern workplace.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction  [01:12] Why employers should offer Bitcoin to staff [03:48] COVID lockdowns and realizing the inflation problem[05:17] Discovering Austrian economics and Bitcoin as a solution[06:47] Why traditional financial products lose value over time[08:05] The vision for Bitcoin in employer-employee relationships[10:04] What Block Rewards is building right now[11:29] Addressing safety, legality, and accessibility concerns[12:42] Custodial wallets and cold storage options[14:35] How inflation is built into the fiat system[16:28] Measuring assets in Bitcoin instead of dollars[17:40] Why saving in Bitcoin beats stock market investing[18:49] Bitcoin’s long-term potential for retirement planning[20:38] Stretching compensation budgets with Bitcoin[22:33] How the Bitcoin Savings Plan works[24:24] Payroll integration and matching contributions[26:05] Why user experience matters for Bitcoin adoption[27:53] The mission and culture of Block Rewards[29:04] Why HR leaders need to start Bitcoin conversations[30:54] Inflation is guaranteed—Bitcoin is the alternative[32:47] The cost of waiting to understand Bitcoin[33:18] Global expansion and product roadmap[35:08] Bitcoin becoming as normal as email[36:20] Future vision for universal Bitcoin compensation[39:30] Bitcoin as energy and universal truth  [41:03] Why Bitcoin conferences change perspectivesResources Mentioned:The Price of Tomorrow by Jeff Booth | Book or AudiobookLantern Bitcoin by Scott Dedels | WebsiteThe Dao of Bitcoin by Scott Dedels | Book or AudiobookBitcoin for Financial Advisors by Scott Dedels | BookFind more from Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedInWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.

Paul Rogers is a financial planner turned author who wrote Money, Love, and Bitcoin, a book exploring the spiritual and societal implications of sound money.In this episode, you’re going to learn how inflation silently robs regular people of their ability to save, why Paul believes most people don’t actually want to invest—they just want to be secure, how Bitcoin could shift humanity’s focus from extraction to contribution, what universal laws like love and energetic balance have to do with money, and how a sound money system might change not only economies but the way we live and relate to each other.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[00:48] Fix the money fix the world[02:11] Building systems after money is fixed[04:01] Bitcoin and synchronizing consciousness[06:01] Why saving is hard in an inflationary system[07:10] The mindset of the average investor[08:15] Freedom from versus freedom to[09:06] Bitcoin as a foundation for deeper life questions[10:00] The premise of money, love, and Bitcoin[11:30] Understanding money as a technology[12:14] The problem of extraction vs contribution[13:22] Jeff Booth and falling prices[14:04] More people doing meaningful work[14:45] How commercialism shapes our worldview[15:33] Not everything in life is transactional[16:10] High time preference and broken systems[17:00] The importance of love in systems[18:50] FX trading as a symptom of fiat distortion[19:36] Universal law and quantum principles[20:20] The influence of the Tao of Physics[21:12] Everything is energy and vibration[22:01] The radio frequency analogy[23:18] Media distraction and energetic disconnection[24:00] From analog to digital age[25:00] Access to ideas throughout history[25:55] Tuning into higher frequencies[26:22] Can love be scientifically proven[27:05] Replacing extractive systems with aligned ones[28:01] Broken systems and political distraction[29:10] Fiat money versus thermodynamics[30:03] The impossibility of reconciling fiat logic[31:02] Jargon in traditional finance[31:50] Rethinking money as government-controlled[32:40] Money as stored labor and energy[33:15] Creating money without creating value[34:03] Paul’s optimism about humanity’s future[34:52] Moms working multiple jobs and broken incentives[35:40] People shouldn't need PhDs to survive[36:18] Building systems that serve instead of exploit[37:01] Avoiding centralized replacements[37:55] The digital age requires new visions[38:40] Drowning in data without wisdom[39:28] Ancient myths and cultural guardrails[40:15] Scientific thinking vs traditional wisdom[41:00] The Bitcoiners as a new social class[41:52] Final settlement vs endless credit[42:30] Importance of integrity and love[43:12] Interstellar as a metaphor for quantum loveResources Mentioned:Money, Love, and Bitcoin by Paul Rogers | BookThe Dao of Bitcoin by Scott Dedels | Book or AudiobookThe Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous | Book or AudiobookThe Tao of Physics by Fritjof Capra | BookThe Systems View of Life by Fritjof Capra and Pier Luigi Luisi | BookThe Bushido of Bitcoin by Aleksandar Svetski | BookThe Block Reward episode on Bitcoin is Synchronizing Human Consciousness with Tomer Strolight | Spotify or AppleIf you want to connect with Paul, find him on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.Find more from Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedInWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.

Efrat Fenigson is a journalist and podcaster with a background in tech and marketing.  In this episode, you're going to learn why Efrat left a successful corporate career to focus on journalism and podcasting, her concerns about government control and how it led her to Bitcoin, what Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are and how they could impact privacy and freedom, how various countries like China, Thailand, and the EU are experimenting with CBDCs, and why Efrat believes Bitcoin offers a better solution for financial sovereignty.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction    [07:00] Discovering Bitcoin and its potential[08:00] COVID-19 experience and loss of trust in government[09:30] Introduction to Bitcoin through Crypto Jungle[10:30] Efrat’s Bitcoin journey and learning process[12:00] Leaving old social circles and building new ones[14:00] The shift from valuing money and titles to valuing freedom and truth[17:30] Wholesale and retail CBDCs[18:30] Possible restrictions on CBDCs, including geofencing and expiry dates[19:30] Global alignment of CBDC rollout with Agenda 2030[21:00] The state of CBDC development in Israel[22:00] ECB’s plan to launch the digital euro in 2025[24:00] How China’s CBDC rollout evolved[26:00] Similar strategies being considered in Europe[28:00] European Bank’s plans to redirect private savings[30:00] Estimated cost of Euthe ropean CBDC project[32:00] How global institutions operate with long-term plans[34:00] The Overton window and how it applies to CBDCs[36:00] China’s approach to control and compliance[38:00] Privacy concerns related to CBDCs[40:00] Concerns about geofencing and limiting transactions[42:00] Thailand’s extreme CBDC experiments[44:00] Stablecoin pilots and KYC Bitcoin use in Thailand[46:00] The Overton window strategy and gradual rollout[48:00] How Bitcoin provides a solution to CBDCs[50:00] Bitcoin as a hedge against government controlResources Mentioned:The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous | Book or AudiobookCrypto Jungle | WebsiteBitcoin Live Conferences | WebsiteIf you want to connect with Efrat, follow her on Instagram, X, Youtube, LinkedIn and Facebook.Make sure you check out Efrat’s Podcast, You're the Voice | Spotify or AppleFind more from Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedInWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.

Lawrence Lepard is a bestselling author and a prominent voice in the Bitcoin space.In this episode, you're going to learn why Lawrence believes the current monetary system is broken, how inflation and debt are silently eroding the wealth of everyday people, why he thinks Bitcoin offers a better solution, how central banks’ policies are fueling inequality, and what Lawrence sees as the most likely scenarios for the future of money.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction  [00:20] Sound money, hard assets, and monetary debasement [05:15] History of money and gold[08:00] Inflation from World War I[10:15] Wealth inequality in America[14:10] Decline of sound money since 1971[16:40] The Cantillon effect[17:55] 2008 financial crisis and QE policies[19:30] Debt growth vs. GDP growth[21:15] 2008 vs. COVID money printing[22:00] Consequences of the current system[23:15] Government spending and deficits[25:20] Sound money as a moral issue[26:15] Inflation as silent theft[30:00] Explanation of the fourth turning[32:30] Role of decentralization and technology[34:05] Prediction of a Bitcoin standard[36:00] Criticism of Keynesian economics[39:00] Importance of decentralized money[41:10] Monetary gunpowder concept[42:00] Why gold became the dominant money[43:00] High interest rates in the 1980s[45:00] Inevitability of continued printing[46:15] Debt and bond markets[48:00] Possible future scenarios [52:00] Public awareness and educationWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.If you want to connect with Lawrence, follow him on X, Instagram and LinkedIn.Resources Mentioned:The Big Print by Lawrence Lepard | Book or Audiobook The Fourth Turning by William Strauss and Neil Howe | Book or AudiobookThe Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous | Book or AudiobookBitcoin Articles by Alex Gladstein | ArticlesThe Bible and Bitcoin by Alin Armstrong | Book or AudiobookEquity Management Associates | WebsiteFind more from Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn

Jimmy Song is a longtime Bitcoin developer, author, and educator.In this episode, you're going to learn about how the Bitcoin narrative has evolved since 2011, the key differences between Bitcoin and altcoins, why Jimmy believes Bitcoin will eventually replace the US dollar as a global reserve currency, how fiat money erodes families and communities, and Jimmy's perspective on AI and quantum computing's impact on Bitcoin.Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin developer, educator, author, and entrepreneur who has been deeply involved in the Bitcoin space since 2011. He began his journey after discovering Bitcoin on Slashdot and soon became a contributor to open-source Bitcoin projects starting in 2013. Jimmy has authored several influential books on Bitcoin, and is a respected voice in the industry. He has taught numerous Bitcoin programming workshops, spoken at conferences worldwide, and runs a newsletter called Bitcoin Tech Talk. Known for his focus on the moral and economic implications of Bitcoin, Jimmy is dedicated to educating people about Bitcoin’s value as sound money and its potential to create a more just and decentralized financial system.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction  [02:10] Early Bitcoin development and contributions  [05:00] Bitcoin’s association with dark net money  [06:45] The Silk Road era and influence on Bitcoin  [08:45] Bitcoin’s price rise after Ross Ulbricht’s arrest  [10:40] Jimmy’s motivation for writing books  [12:00] Teaching developers the basics of Bitcoin  [13:50] Purpose of Jimmy’s various books  [16:00] The moral component of Bitcoin  [18:10] Bitcoin vs altcoins  [19:20] Why altcoins are fundamentally different  [22:50] Bitcoin’s value as a savings vehicle  [26:30] Impact of monetary policy on Bitcoin  [29:00] Impact of Ukraine war on dollar dominance  [30:40] Bitcoin as a neutral currency option  [32:20] Companies using Bitcoin as a treasury asset  [34:10] Companies adopting Bitcoin standards  [35:40] Why quantum computing is overhyped  [37:00] AI’s role in productivity  [39:40] Open-source AI models and hype  [41:20] Comparing Bitcoin’s hype to other technologies  [43:00] Bitcoin’s superiority over other technologies  [44:50] Fiat money’s impact on families  [46:00] Social programs undermining families  [47:40] Decline of marriage and family values  [48:50] Money replacing human relationships  [49:50] Bitcoiners finding meaning through traditional values Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.If you want to connect with Jimmy, follow him on X, Instagram and LinkedIn.Resources Mentioned:Programming Bitcoin by Jimmy Song | BookFiat Ruins Everything by Jimmy Song | BookThe Little Bitcoin Book by Jimmy Song | Book or AudiobookThank God for Bitcoin by Jimmy Song et al. | Book or AudiobookBitcoin and the American Dream by Jimmy Song et al. | Book or AudiobookThe Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous | Book or AudiobookBitcoin Tech Talk by Jimmy Song | SubstackFind more from Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn

Ella Hough is the founder of the Bitcoin Students Network, an organization that helps university students start Bitcoin clubs worldwide.In this episode, you're going to learn why Ella believes Bitcoin is essential for Gen Z’s financial future, how Bitcoin clubs are growing at universities despite institutional pushback, what challenges young people face in saving and investing today, how Bitcoin compares to blockchain and crypto, and why she sees Bitcoin as a new language for communicating value and truth.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[04:10] The difference between Bitcoin and blockchain[05:30] How Bitcoin helps young people save for the future[07:15] Why Ella started the Bitcoin students network[08:40] The challenges of starting a Bitcoin club at universities[10:20] How bitcoin clubs operate on campus[12:05] How many students and clubs are in the network[13:45] The university pushback against Bitcoin clubs[15:00] Why young people are struggling financially today[16:30] The future impact of Bitcoin on saving and investing[18:20] Why Ella sees Bitcoin as a language[19:45] How Bitcoin provides a foundation for truth[21:00] The flaws in traditional education systems[22:50] How Ella's time in China influenced her thinking[24:30] Studying AI ethics and its connection to Bitcoin[26:10] The difficulty of coding ethics into AI[27:55] Bitcoin’s role in financial freedom worldwide[29:20] How students can start a Bitcoin club[31:05] What the Bitcoin fellowship program offers[32:40] Ella's experiences traveling for Bitcoin events[34:15] Researching Bitcoin adoption across 25 countriesWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.You can learn more about Ella’s work with Bitcoin on her website.Resources Mentioned:The Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg | Book God Bless Bitcoin | Documentary The Nakamoto Project | WebsiteMeg Jay's TED Talk: Why 30 is Not the New 20 | TED TalkFind More From Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn

Ken Sim is the mayor of Vancouver.In this episode, you're going to learn why Vancouver is considering adding Bitcoin to its balance sheet, how Ken's perspective on Bitcoin changed from skepticism to strong advocacy, why he believes Bitcoin is the most important invention in human history, how Bitcoin could protect cities and individuals from currency debasement, and what steps Vancouver is taking to become a Bitcoin-friendly city.Mayor Ken Sim has built a life in Vancouver with his wife Teena, their four sons, and their dogs Hank and Kona. Ken is a proud Vancouverite, having been born and raised in Vancouver. He is an accomplished entrepreneur and the co-founder of two successful Vancouver-based companies: Rosemary Rocksalt and Nurse Next Door.Professionally, Ken holds an FCPA (FCA) designation and has been a speaker at post-secondary institutions and conferences globally. Ken is a two-time recipient of the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Pacific Region) in the Emerging Entrepreneur category (2006) and Healthcare Services category (2016).Ken was sworn in as the 41st Mayor of Vancouver on November 7th, 2022. He has committed to delivering on the major issues facing Vancouver including affordability, public safety, and mental health and addictions – leading a City Hall that prioritizes inclusivity, collaboration, and Indigenous Reconciliation. During his tenure as Mayor, Ken wants to see Vancouver become a city that is once again vibrant, prosperous, fun, and open for business – with a renewed sense of swagger and optimism about the future.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[01:45] Vancouver’s plan to become a Bitcoin-friendly city[02:30] How Ken Sim first heard about Bitcoin in 2018–2019[03:10] His son asking to buy Bitcoin at age 13 and his strong initial reaction[04:05] Apologizing to his son and buying his first Bitcoin in 2020[05:30] Why Bitcoin is the greatest invention in human history[06:40] Bitcoin vs. money printing: fixing a centuries-old problem[07:55] The role of Bitcoin in preserving purchasing power[09:10] Why cities should think about Bitcoin as a savings tool[10:50] How Vancouver’s $3.2 billion cash reserve is losing value[12:20] Real estate prices in gold vs. fiat: the illusion of rising home prices[14:00] Addressing concerns about Bitcoin’s long-term viability[15:35] Bitcoin’s security: why it has never been hacked[17:10] The risks of holding only fiat currency[18:45] How much Bitcoin should a city hold?[20:20] Why Ken Sim believes 1–3% Bitcoin allocation is too low[22:15] The political risks of advocating for Bitcoin as a mayor[24:00] How Vancouver’s Bitcoin-friendly stance could attract businesses[25:45] Comparing Bitcoin to gold as a financial reserve[27:30] The importance of getting ahead before major institutions accumulate Bitcoin[29:50] Bitcoin’s role in stabilizing city budgets over the long term[31:15] The 3-stage process for Vancouver’s Bitcoin adoption[33:05] Step 1: Getting council approval to explore Bitcoin[35:00] Step 2: Staff report on Bitcoin feasibility for Vancouver[36:50] Step 3: Gaining approval from the provincial government[38:10] Why voter support is crucial for moving Bitcoin adoption forwardWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Follow Ken on X, LinkedIn and Instagram.Resources Mentioned:The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous | Book or AudiobookToken Economy by Shermin Voshmgir | BookWhen Money Dies by Adam Fergusson | Book or AudiobookGradually, Then Suddenly by Parker Lewis | WebsiteMichael Saylor | WebsiteMicroStrategy | WebsiteJeff Booth | WebsiteFind More From Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn

Sam Gustavsson is a visionary thinker who bridges decentralized finance with higher consciousness.In this episode, you're going to learn why Sam believes Bitcoin mirrors the structure of the universe, how decentralization connects to human consciousness and freedom, why traditional financial systems are built on fear and control, how businesses can thrive by aligning with natural flow rather than rigid structures, and what it means to let go of external safety and trust in internal abundance.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[00:02] Why Bitcoin is the money of the future[00:55] How decentralization connects to consciousness[02:08] Sam’s background in music and early success[04:12] Why he left everything behind to go to India[05:37] What Sam learned from his spiritual initiations[07:04] How he bridges the physical and spiritual worlds[08:21] Bitcoin as a decentralized creation network[09:45] Why traditional financial systems are temporary[11:02] How decentralization reflects universal laws[12:19] The problem with centralized control structures[13:33] Moving from external safety to internal trust[15:01] Why people hold onto fear and scarcity[16:18] How letting go of control changes everything[17:44] Why businesses should function like Bitcoin nodes[18:57] Understanding your business as a living entity[20:22] How CEOs can align with their company’s energy[21:48] What happens when you harmonize business energy[23:15] The role of fear in the old business paradigm[24:37] How businesses can grow through flow and trust[25:52] How Bitcoin challenges the need for governments[27:08] Why centralized systems are becoming obsolete[28:35] The shift from control-based to flow-based leadership[29:49] What the sovereign individual mindset really means[31:02] Why physical reality is fluid, not fixed[32:26] The power of decentralization in daily life[33:41] How the fear-based system keeps people stuck[35:03] The divide between those who embrace change and those who resist[36:18] Why some people double down on control and fear[37:44] What happens when you move into a trust-based reality[39:07] The future of decentralized economies[40:22] How different societies will evolve separately[41:48] Why Bitcoiners should not force adoption[43:02] How forcing change creates resistanceWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:The Dao of Bitcoin by Scott Dedels | Book or AudiobookThe Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson and William Rees-Mogg | Book or AudiobookStalking the Wild Pendulum by Itzhak Bentov | Book or AudiobookReality Transurfing by Vadim Zeland | Book or AudiobookFind More From Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn