The Bitcoin Standard Podcast

Austrian school economist Per Bylund discusses learning Austrian economics and his book 'How to Think About the Economy'. They explore economic theories and the importance of understanding logic and causal mechanisms. They also delve into the market, division of labor, entrepreneurship, disruptive entrepreneurs like Henry Ford and the iPhone, and address a listener question about fear and blindness.

Investigative journalist Matthew Lysiak discusses his book on the fascinating changes in the world's diet. Topics include the crime of the century, the end of the gold standard, inflation, food, and Bitcoin, the connection between nutrition and climate science, the dangers of obesity and nutrition misinformation, starting a publishing house, and controversy surrounding global warming.

Saifedean explains the Austrian approach to economics and the concept of human action. The podcast covers the motivation behind the author's new book on economics and the importance of rationality in economic analysis. It also discusses the limitations of applying quantitative methods in economics and the absence of constants in economic value.

Michael Saylor has read Murray Rothbard's magnificent history of the USA: Conceived in Liberty, and he is joined by Patrick Newman, Mises Institute Fellow and editor of the fifth volume of Conceived in Liberty, to discuss American colonial history, the American revolution, and economic freedom!References:Conceived in Liberty, Murray Rothbard - https://mises.org/library/conceived-liberty-2Murray Rothbard's books - https://mises.org/profile/murray-n-rothbard The State in Third Millenium, Prince Hans Adam  - https://www.amazon.com/State-Third-Millennium-Prince-Hans-Adam/dp/3905881047 Conquests and Cultures, Thomas Sowell - https://www.amazon.com/Conquests-Cultures-International-Thomas-Sowell/dp/0465014003 Essays on Colonies, Adam Smith - https://www.amazon.com/Essay-Colonies-Adam-Smith/dp/0898757843Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in Early America, 1607–1849, Patrick Newman - https://mises.org/library/cronyism-liberty-versus-power-early-america-1607-1849Farewell to Alms, Gregory Clark - https://faculty.econ.ucdavis.edu/faculty/gclark/papers/FTA2006-1.pdf The Transatlantic Persuasion: Liberal-Democratic Mind in the Age of Gladstone, Robert Kelley - https://www.amazon.com/Transatlantic-Persuasion-Liberal-Democratic-Mind-Gladstone/dp/0887386350 Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s five online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on saifedean.com!

Michael Saylor and Patrick Newman discuss American colonial history, the American revolution, and economic freedom, exploring topics such as power consolidation, property seizing, the corrupting influence of power, land ownership conflicts, Spanish colonization, property rights, the impact of the American Revolution, and the American experiment in political economy.

Bitcoin coder Jimmy Song discusses the impact of fiat money on society, the blindness of academics to obvious factors, and the moral degeneration caused by fiat currency. He also explores how Bitcoin promotes long-term thinking and criticizes the connection between modern art and fiat currency.

Bitcoiner Ryan MacLeod, who works in the nuclear industry, discusses the comeback of nuclear power and its potential use for bitcoin mining. They explore the exaggerated fear surrounding nuclear power and tritium concerns. The podcast also covers the impact of shutting down nuclear reactors, the limitations of battery technology, and the potential of thorium in nuclear power.

Natalie Brunell interviews Saifedean about his new book Principles of Economics, making a case for capitalism. They discuss the emergence of money without government intervention, the importance of saving and investment, the power of capitalism, the connection between government, money, and politics, problems with government debt, and population shifts. They express gratitude and promote their book, online courses, and podcast.

Guests Harris Irfan, Safdar Alam, and Tarek El-Diwany discuss the Islamic perspective on Bitcoin, its compatibility with Islamic finance, and the flaws of the current financial system. They explore the concepts of riba, uncertainty, equity transactions, and the potential of Bitcoin to become a global monetary system aligned with Islamic finance.

Brian Rose, an expert on capitalism and civilization, discusses various topics in the podcast including the role of capitalism in sustaining civilization, the irrelevance of universities, the Austrian school's perspective on economics, the importance of capital accumulation, the impact of AI on society, future plans, and a discussion on Bitcoin.