The "What is Money?" Show

Chase Perkins joins me to discuss cryptographic digital protocols, the irrationality of Marxism, the importance of individual sovereignty, and why Bitcoin is the closest thing to an absolute right. Chase Perkins is the Founder and CEO of Impervious.ai. He is also a data privacy attorney.  // GUEST //  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChaseTheTruth Website: https://www.impervious.ai/ // SPONSORS //  In...

Alex Jeser joins me to talk about his book, “Monetary Anarchy: The Separation of Money and State”. We discuss the origin of knowledge, how warfare benefits the state, the difference between democracy, anarchy and minarchy, and whether monetary anarchy is possible on the Bitcoin standard.  Alex Jeser is an economist, author, and technology entrepreneur.  // GUEST //  Twitter: https://twitter.com/al...

Rahim Taghizadegan joins me to discuss his published paper, “The Praxeology of Coercion: A New Theory of Violence Cycles".  Rahim Taghizadegan is an economist, author, physicist, philosopher, investor, and entrepreneur. He is the last Austrian economist of the Austrian School in the direct tradition.  // GUEST //  Twitter: https://twitter.com/scholarium_at   Website: https://scholarium.at/  Paper:...

Knut Svanholm joins me to explore the excellent book "Economic Science and the Austrian Method" by Hans-Hermann Hoppe. In this episode, we discuss why the axiom of action is irrefutable, and rationalism vs empiricism.  Knut Svanholm is an author, former tall ship sailor, singer, and crew manager at an offshore shipping company. He is the co-host of the Freedom Footprint Show.  // GUEST //  Twitter...

Luke de Wolf joins me for a multi-episode conversation exploring the excellent book "Maps of Meaning" by Jordan Peterson. In this episode, we discuss the domain of known and the unknown, the importance of taking responsibility, and the difference between normal life and revolutionary life.  Luke de Wolf is the co-host of the Freedom Footprint Show.  // GUEST //  Twitter: https://twitter.com/@btcPs...

"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 series, we will pursue this "rabbit" by engaging in a diversity of deep conversations with deep thinkers from different walks of life. // SPONSORS //  In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardwar...

Ariel Aguilar joins me to discuss the history of Argentina and its multi-decade economic crisis,  the importance of learning from history, and why Bitcoin is the only thing that can possibly fix mankind’s long addiction to money printing, politicking, and propagandizing.  Ariel Aguilar is the founder of the European Bitcoineta.  // GUEST //  Twitter: https://twitter.com/arielaguilar  Website: http...

Jimmy Song joins me 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.  Jimmy Song is a long-term bitcoiner and author. He is the author of his latest book 'Fiat Ruins Everything.'  // GUEST //  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmysong   Website: https://vida.page/jimmysong   Book: ht...

"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 series, we will pursue this "rabbit" by engaging in a diversity of deep conversations with deep thinkers from different walks of life. // SPONSORS //  In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardwar...

Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers join me for a multi-episode conversation exploring their book "Bitcoin is Venice." In this episode, we discuss the nature of capital and its connection with culture, the effects of Bitcoin on culture and ethics, and how the Bitcoin standard changes the primary incentive structure under which mankind operates. Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers co-authored the book...

Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers join me for a multi-episode conversation exploring their book "Bitcoin is Venice." In this episode, we discuss the business model of Facebook and Google, data monopolies and their network effects, the concept of owning your data, and whether Bitcoin can change the Internet. Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers co-authored the book "Bitcoin is Venice".  // GUEST //  B...

Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers join me for a multi-episode conversation exploring their book "Bitcoin is Venice." In this episode, we discuss the power of prices, the difference between subjective and objective, social morality and technology, and whether Bitcoin can reduce violence.  Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers co-authored the book "Bitcoin is Venice." // GUEST //  Book: https://store.bi...

Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers join me for a multi-episode conversation exploring their book "Bitcoin is Venice". In this episode, we discuss what MMA and Bitcoin have in common, what is capital and capitalism, and why Bitcoin is a leveler of the playing field.  Allen Farrington and Sacha Meyers co-authored the book "Bitcoin is Venice".  // GUEST //  Book: https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/coll...

John Stefanopoulos joins me to discuss the future of Bitcoin mining and why its decentralization is important, running a full node, and how miners protect the Bitcoin network.  John Stefanopoulos is the CEO and Founder of FutureBit. // GUEST //  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JStefanop1 Website: https://www.futurebit.io/ // SPONSORS //  In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://nets...

Willy Woo joins me to discuss the nature of money, Bitcoin's utilization of new and cheap energy sources, how derivatives and futures markets affect Bitcoin’s price, and the macroeconomics of Bitcoin.  Willy Woo is an analyst, entrepreneur, and investor. He is a Partner at Crest and SyzCrest FoF.  // GUEST //  Twitter: https://twitter.com/woonomic/  Website: https://www.crest.fund/ // SPONSORS // ...

Luke de Wolf joins me for a multi-episode conversation exploring the excellent book "Maps of Meaning" by Jordan Peterson.  Luke de Wolf is the co-host of the Freedom Footprint Show.  // GUEST //  Twitter: https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FreedomFootprint/featured  Book: https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/maps-of-meaning/ // SPONSORS //  In Wolf's Clothing: https://w...

Bill Courtney joins me to discuss the importance of fatherhood, the need for conserving the core values, the significance of finding a common ground, and tips for entrepreneurs.  Bill Courtney is an American football coach. He is the CEO of Classic American Hardwoods.  // GUEST //  Twitter: https://twitter.com/IamCoachBill  Website: https://www.normalfolks.us/   Website: https://www.coachbillcourt...

Rahim Taghizadegan joins me to discuss what Jungian psychology and Austrian economics have in common, the problem with the deterministic worldview, the nature of incentives, and whether Bitcoin is a fundamental innovation.  Rahim Taghizadegan is an economist, author, physicist, philosopher, investor, and entrepreneur. He is the last Austrian economist of the Austrian School in the direct tradition...

"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 series, we will pursue this "rabbit" by engaging in a diversity of deep conversations with deep thinkers from different walks of life.  The 'What is Money?' series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2jAZ0x9H0bQK3QrEDDfxj8_-fFNvL4j4  // SPONSO...

Alin Armstrong joins me to discuss the sin of taxation, the definition of good & evil, how good money helps to glorify God, and why Bitcoin is just and fair.  Alin Armstrong is the author of the book 'The Bible and Bitcoin.'  // GUEST //  Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorcoin  Website: http://thebibleandbitcoin.lifegiverchurch.net/   Book: https://a.co/d/5uvsKuj // SPONSORS //  In Wolf's Clothin...

Tuur Demeester joins me to discuss the influence of Bitcoin on global culture, the notion of social consensus, the significance of property rights, and the effects of Bitcoin technology on society.  Tuur Demeester is a Bitcoiner and Investor. He is the founder of Adamant Research. He is also a board member of the Texas Bitcoin Foundation.  // GUEST //  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TuurDemeester  W...

Max Borders joins me to discuss the bloodless revolution of Bitcoin, the development of morality, how incentives influence people, and the pursuit of happiness.  Max Borders is the author of The Social Singularity and Underthrow. He is also the Executive Director at Social Evolution.  // GUEST //  Twitter: https://twitter.com/socialevol   Website: https://underthrow.substack.com/   Book: https://a...

Adam Back joins me to discuss the next Bitcoin halving, the utilization of untapped power, the aesthetic value of Bitcoin, and the probability of another Blocksize War. Adam Back is a British cryptographer and cypherpunk. He is the CEO of Blockstream and the inventor of Hashcash.  // GUEST //  Twitter: https://twitter.com/adam3us   Website: https://blockstream.com/   // SPONSORS //  In Wolf's Clot...

Dylan LeClair joins me to discuss the upcoming Bitcoin halving, the war narratives, the effects of political pressure on inflation, and the impact of derivative markets on Bitcoin price.  Dylan LeClair is the Director of Market Intelligence at UTXO Management. He is the Co-Founder of 21st Paradigm.  // GUEST //  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DylanLeClair_   Website: https://dylanleclair.info/ // SP...

"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 series, we will pursue this "rabbit" by engaging in a diversity of deep conversations with deep thinkers from different walks of life. // SPONSORS //  In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): htt...