The "What is Money?" Show

Dan Roberts, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Iris Energy, joins me for an in-depth conversation about Bitcoin Mining. We discuss what it's like running a Bitcoin Mining company, Bitcoin Mining's energy & production costs, how Bitcoin encourages entrepreneurship & the future of Bitcoin mining. Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals a...

Professor of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California in Irvine, Donald Hoffman joins me for a conversation around spirituality, science & human consciousness. We also discuss how we as humans use "useful fictions" to perceive reality & his book, "The Case Against Reality". Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals a...

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/breedlove GUES...

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/breedlove GUEST Dr. Malone's Substack: https://substack.com/profile/49176289-robert-w-malone-md-ms Dr. Malone's website: https://ww...

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 fi...

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 y...

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...

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 Pri...

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/breedlove GUEST Lester's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Programm...

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/breedlove Guest Andy'...

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/b...

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/breedlove Guest Don Mei Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaHBABJFMRAt...

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/breedlove GUEST Lester's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Programm...

Author & Entrepreneur Jeff Booth joins me to talk about how our life experiences & information we take in constitute our "mental models" and largely determine the way we perceive reality. We also talk about the journey through understanding technological advancements, Bitcoin, and the linguistic qualities of money. Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider...

Brandon McNaughton, fellow Bitcoiner & Austrian Economist joins me to talk to me about his future political aspirations & the need for people to get involved in their communities. We also discuss possible attack vectors on Bitcoin & how individuals can help ensure we have a safe, bright orange future. Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-w...

Bryan Solstin is a U.S. Senatorial Candidate running from the State of Washington. In this conversation we explore how Bryan intends to fight for Bitcoin to become legal tender, impose a zero tax law & discuss how these changes would help American citizens & decrease warfare. Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals and busin...

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.swanbitcoin.com/private/ GUEST Lester's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Programma...

Caitlin Long, Founder & CEO of Custodia Bank joins me to talk about the recent collapses in various crypto debt projects and products. We explore the risks of leverage in the system, the prevalence of crypto scams, and why regulation may be coming sooner than we think due to these recent events. We also talk about Bitcoin Maximalism and the importance of the Bitcoin Hash Rate. Be sure to check out...

British author, comedian, and Libertarian Dominic Frisby joins me for a conversation on his latest article, "Money is Language": how the evolution of communication rails lead us on a path of promissory money & why Bitcoin is making the need for trust less relevant. Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals and businesses world...

Adam Back, co-founder & CEO of Blockstream & the Inventor of HashCash, and Jason Lowery from the US Space Force join me for an incredible conversation around Adam's invention of "Proof of Work," the impact of Bitcoin on war-fighting, the future of power projection strategies. Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals and busin...

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.swanbitcoin.com/private/ GUEST Lester's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Programma...

Investment Manager and Austrian Economist Lawrence Lepard joins me for a conversation on the history of currency debasement, how we are living in "peak fiat", and how hard times will require new leadership in America. Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals and businesses worldwide: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/ Guest...

CEO & CIO of 'Off The Chain Capital' Brian Estes join me for a conversation on monetary history, why Bitcoin matters so much in the current landscape of money, and how to value networks. Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals and businesses worldwide: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/ Guest Brian Estes Twitter: https://t...

Chris Sullivan joins me for a conversation on the role Bitcoin plays in thwarting those who seek to undermine the foundations of Western Civilization—life, liberty, and property. Be sure to check out Swan Private, the trusted Bitcoin financial services provider for high-net-worth individuals and businesses worldwide: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/ Guest Chris Sullivan Website: https://www.hy...

My friend, fellow investor and man of faith, Joshua Jalinski joins me to explore how as a Nation we are losing our sight to see God and the Christian values we were built upon and how that is leading to increased statism and confusion. Be sure to check out Jalinski. Org where you can find a link to Josh's newsletter and more great insight on investing. GUEST Josh's Twitter: https://twitter.com/you...