026 - Erik Cason - Bitcoin for Millennials

Bitcoin for Millennials - Een podcast door Bram Kanstein

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Erik Cason is a prominent figure in the world of Bitcoin and a leading voice in the cypherpunk movement, known for his thought-provoking essays on the philosophical aspects of Bitcoin and digital sovereignty. His book, "Cryptosovereignty: The Encrypted Political Philosophy of Bitcoin," encapsulates his transformation from socialism to anarchism and underscores his advocacy for an independent monetary system, emphasizing the transformative potential of cryptography in the realm of Bitcoin. → Follow Erik on https://x.com/Erikcason → Erik’s book “Cryptosovereignty”: https://www.amazon.com/Cryptosovereignty-Encrypted-Political-Philosophy-Bitcoin/dp/B0CFCW6JJR 🔔 Subscribe to never miss an upcoming episode of Bitcoin for Millennials, → YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ → Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - The Flaws of the Current Financial System 03:59 - Bitcoin as a Solution 06:05 - Understanding the Global Monetary System 09:28 - From Socialism to Anarchism 12:59 - The Importance of Thinking for Yourself 15:51 - Reaching People Who Understand the Problem 17:19 - The Need for Organized Action 19:38 - The Influence of Fiat Money 23:38 - The Challenge of Confronting Dark Truths 26:27 - The Power of Independent Thinking 30:17 - The Fiat Money System and Cognitive Dissonance 34:26 - The Impact of Fiat Money on Food Systems 38:32 - The Struggle for Truth and Accountability 43:13 - Bitcoin's Contribution to Truth and Accountability 45:29 - The Ethical Nature of Bitcoin 46:10 - Questioning the Current Monetary System 47:09 - Democratic Accountability in Money Creation 48:04 - The Need for Democratic Control of Money 49:21 - The Exploitation of Millennials 50:22 - Using Bitcoin to Fight Back 51:42 - Defaulting on Debt and Starting Anew 53:38 - Realizing the Constructed Nature of the System 54:35 - Moving to a New System 57:29 - The Radical Encounter with Truth 01:00:06 - Rescuing Ourselves from Nihilism 01:05:50 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Transformation 01:08:16 - Bitcoin's Relation to Theological Aspects 01:10:26 - All Roads Lead to Bitcoin 01:13:33 - Defining Anarchy 01:14:21 - The Importance of Truth

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