The Bitcoin Standard Podcast

The Bitcoin Standard Podcast

Dr. Saifedean Ammous

Saifedean's The Bitcoin Standard Podcast is the place to discuss Bitcoin and economics from the Austrian school's perspective. Listen to the weekly saifedean.com discussion seminar, where a group of learners from all over the world discuss the website's online courses, as well as a wide variety of economic, political, and social issues, and occasionally host special guests for the discussion. The podcast also includes the most interesting interviews conducted with Saifedean on other shows.

261. John Perkins: The Economic Hitman

261. John Perkins: The Economic Hitman

John Perkins worked in the fiat debt slavery business with international financial institutions and wrote an international bestseller on the topic, Confessions of an Economic Hitman.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin bo

Feb 18, • 1:16:38

260. Aaron van Wirdum: The Genesis Book

260. Aaron van Wirdum: The Genesis Book

Bitcoin Magazine editor in chief Aaron van Wirdum joins to discuss his new book on the birth of bitcoin and the anarchists, cypherpunks, and economist who inspired it.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedea

Feb 11, • 1:37:58

259. Cory Klippsten and Swan

259. Cory Klippsten and Swan

Cory Klippsten, founder of Swan Bitcoin, joins to discuss the Age of Scambling, and how he sees the bitcoin market evolving.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10%

Feb 4, • 1:32:53

258. Investment on a Bitcoin Standard

258. Investment on a Bitcoin Standard

What would capital markets look like on a Bitcoin Standard? Why would people invest if savings appreciate? Would hard money increase or decrease investment? We discuss all these questions in this recent saifedean.com seminar.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif Hous

Jan 28, • 1:18:14

257. Principles of Economics: An overview

257. Principles of Economics: An overview

Saifedean gives an overview of his third book, Principles of Economics, at the launch of the Spanish translation of the book at the Rafael del Pino Foundation in Madrid.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifed

Jan 21, • 1:03:24

256. Nomad Capitalist Interview

256. Nomad Capitalist Interview

Andrew Henderson the Nomad Capitalist interviews Saifedean to discuss economic freedom and mobility and how bitcoin helps you live the life you want.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more deliv

Jan 14, • 51:34

255. Is bitcoin a currency or a commodity?

255. Is bitcoin a currency or a commodity?

In this seminar with saifedean.com members, we discuss whether bitcoin can best be understood as a currency, commodity, or something else.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldw

Jan 7, • 1:03:00

254. Provoked with Scott Horton

254. Provoked with Scott Horton

Antiwar.com editor Scott Horton joins to discuss his new book on the Russian-Ukrainian war.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSa

Dec 31, 2024 • 1:36:46

253. Semler Scientific on The Bitcoin Standard

253. Semler Scientific on The Bitcoin Standard

Eric Semler is the chairman of Semler Scientific, a company that has followed the Microstrategy playbook by going on a bitcoin standard, and using bitcoin as a reserve cash asset.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books

Dec 24, 2024 • 1:06:12

252. The Gold Standard: Chapters 1-4

252. The Gold Standard: Chapters 1-4

In this episode, Saifedean reads the first four chapters of his new book, The Gold Standard: An Alternative Economic History of the Twentieth Century. Preorder your copy today from saifedean.com/TGS, in fine cloth hardcover, ebook, or audiobook, or a personally signed and dedicated cloth hardcover!

Dec 17, 2024 • 52:02

251. The Gold Standard: Saifedean’s Next Book!

251. The Gold Standard: Saifedean’s Next Book!

Saifedean introduces his next book, The Gold Standard: an alternative economic history of the twentieth century, where fiat money died in 1915. What would the world look like if we had a gold standard in the twentieth century? What would life be like with constantly appreciating money and declining prices? What would have happened if governments could not have financed themselves with inflation in the last century without accountability? How would living standards and wages have changed? How wou

Dec 10, 2024 • 33:02

250. Fiat Architecture and Time Preference

250. Fiat Architecture and Time Preference

The Yeoman podcast with Geoff Graham hosts Saifedean Ammous, Austin Tunnel, and Jaime Izurieta-Varea to discuss the relationship between easy money and architecture.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean

Dec 3, 2024 • 1:20:03

249. Daylight Computer with Anjan Katta

249. Daylight Computer with Anjan Katta

Anjan Katta has built the Daylight computer, a low-time-preference, paper-like full function computer that's easy on your eyes and great for outdoor use.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Nov 26, 2024 • 1:16:40

248. Geyser Fund with Mick

248. Geyser Fund with Mick

Mick the founder of Geyser Fund crowd-funding platform, joins us to discuss his journey down the bitcoin rabbit hole and how bitcoin helps crowdfunding.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Nov 19, 2024 • 1:06:56

247. Can Interest Rates Fall to Zero on the Free Market

247. Can Interest Rates Fall to Zero on the Free Market

Dr. Saifedean Ammous discusses the history of interest lending and the economic explanations for it, culminating in the Austrian time preference theory of interest rates, which he uses to propose an original explanation of how interest rates can naturally be eliminated in a free market with hard money. Presented at Professor Hans-Hermann Hoppe's Property and Freedom Society conference in September 2024.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in week

Nov 12, 2024 • 42:48

246. USD vs BTC: Debate with Brent Johnson

246. USD vs BTC: Debate with Brent Johnson

Can bitcoin actually replace the dollar? Saifedean debates USD enthusiast Brent Johnson in a Zero Hedge debate moderated by George Gammon.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Nov 5, 2024 • 1:10:32

245. Strike with Jack Mallers

245. Strike with Jack Mallers

CEO Jack Mallers joins us to discuss his company, Strike, and his bitcoin journey.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Oct 29, 2024 • 1:34:22

244. Econ Bro: Nigeria's Austrian Economist

244. Econ Bro: Nigeria's Austrian Economist

Econ Bro is a Nigerian economist who is teaching Nigerians economics in the Austrian school tradition. He joins us to discuss his Austrian perspective on Nigerian economics, inflation, and the relationship between inflation and ritual sacrifice!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saife

Oct 22, 2024 • 1:26:46

243. The Bitcoin Way to Secure Your Bitcoin

243. The Bitcoin Way to Secure Your Bitcoin

Tony from The Bitcoin Way discusses the best practices for securing your bitcoins and protecting against threats to it.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Oct 15, 2024 • 1:08:26

242. War, Palestine, and Bitcoin with Simon Dixon

242. War, Palestine, and Bitcoin with Simon Dixon

Simon Dixon from BitcoinHardTalk hosts Saifedean to discuss the war on Palestine, how fiat central banking perpetuates conflicts, and the bitcoin path to peace.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Oct 8, 2024 • 1:20:33

241. Austrian economics intro with The Bitcoin Way

241. Austrian economics intro with The Bitcoin Way

The Bitcoin Way Podcast hosts Saifedean to give an intro class on Austrian economics and fiat central banking!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Oct 1, 2024 • 1:28:08

240. Preston Pysh

240. Preston Pysh

Investor Preston Pysh joins us to discuss bitcoin and fiat markets.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Sep 24, 2024 • 1:31:33

239. Michael Saylor's 4 years of bitcoin

239. Michael Saylor's 4 years of bitcoin

Michael Saylor has now been in bitcoin for a full four year cycle! He joins us to celebrate, reminisce, and project how bitcoin will evolve in the next 20 years.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Sep 17, 2024 • 2:20:12

238. Legal Foundations of a Free Society with Stephan Kinsella

238. Legal Foundations of a Free Society with Stephan Kinsella

Legal Scholar Stephan Kinsella joins to discuss his new book, Legal Foundations of a Free Society, in which he discusses libertarianism as a system for determining legitimate property rights, why property rights are important, and the problem with intellectual property rights.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of E

Sep 10, 2024 • 2:03:28

237. Peter St. Onge

237. Peter St. Onge

Economist Peter St Onge joins to give us his perspective on a wide range of economic issues, from gold and bitcoin to fertility to government financing.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Sep 3, 2024 • 2:11:57

236. CFA and Bitcoin with Rajat Soni

236. CFA and Bitcoin with Rajat Soni

Rajat Soni is a CFA who read The Bitcoin Standard and became a bitcoiner, which caused him some trouble with the CFA Institute. He joins to discuss his transformation and why the investment industry may not like bitcoin.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Aug 27, 2024 • 1:15:47

235. The Google Archipelago with Michael Rectenwald

235. The Google Archipelago with Michael Rectenwald

Former Marxist professor Michael Rectenwald joins to discuss his transformation into a libertarian, and his books on surveillance and economic control.Links: Michael Recetenwald's website - https://www.michaelrectenwald.com Michael Recetenwald's substack - https://mrectenwald.substack.com The End of Socialism and the Calculation Debate Revisited - https://mises.org/review-austrian-economics/end-socialism-and-calculation-debate-revisitedEnjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online

Aug 20, 2024 • 1:30:53

234. NPCs for Genocide with Konstantin Kisin

234. NPCs for Genocide with Konstantin Kisin

How are NPCs programmed to cheer for a genocide thousands of miles away? I hosted Konstantin Kisin and found that it's done by programming them to view any Israeli murder of civilians as justified self-defense, to believe everything the Israeli government says except when it says it's committing a genocide, and to use no data from before October 7.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four onli

Aug 13, 2024 • 1:21:28

233. Deflation with Jeff Booth

233. Deflation with Jeff Booth

Jeff Booth, author of The Price of Tomorrow, joins us to discuss deflation and economics, as well as the Fedi protocol.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Aug 6, 2024 • 1:13:47

232. Coinbits with Dave Birnbaum

232. Coinbits with Dave Birnbaum

Coinbits is back better than before, and we are joined by their VP of product Dave Birnbaum to discuss their new product offerings.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Jul 31, 2024 • 1:02:07

231. Kenya, Energy & the IMF with Jusper Machogu

231. Kenya, Energy & the IMF with Jusper Machogu

Kenyan farmer Jusper Machugo joins us to tell us about the awful reality of agriculture without hydrocarbons, and how the Kenyan government, the IMF, and international organizations make it harder for Africans to get the energy they need.Jusper Machogu's X account - https://x.com/JusperMachogu?t=ZStY6da03-AYxmTfAPQtLg&s=09 Jusper Machogu's substack - https://juspermachogu.substack.com/Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcas

Jul 23, 2024 • 1:41:02

230. China with Arnaud Bertrand

230. China with Arnaud Bertrand

Is China carrying out a genocide? Is it a rising imperialist power exploiting and dominating poor countries? Is it a capitalist or communist regime? How does it compare to the American regime? Arnaud Bertrand is an entrepreneur based in China and joins us to discuss what western media gets wrong about China.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, includi

Jul 16, 2024 • 2:04:56

229. XBTO with Philippe Bekhazi

229. XBTO with Philippe Bekhazi

XBTO are offering an investment fund denominated in bitcoin, their CEO and founder Philippe Bekhazi joins to discuss why they are one of the first asset managers to go on a bitcoin standard!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Jul 10, 2024 • 1:16:45

228. The Bitcoin Standard with Rep. Thomas Massie

228. The Bitcoin Standard with Rep. Thomas Massie

US Congressman Thomas Massie has read The Bitcoin Standard and enjoyed it so much he tabled legislation to end the Fed! He joins Saifedean to discuss The Bitcoin Standard, Austrian economics, American politics, AIPAC and much more!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Jul 1, 2024 • 1:08:10

227. Gaza Genocide with Dan Cohen

227. Gaza Genocide with Dan Cohen

Dan Cohen is an independent journalist and filmmaker who joins us to discuss his travels in Palestine and his work on the Israeli Palestinian conflict.Resources:Killing Gaza Documentary - https://killinggaza.com/Latest documentary on Haiti - https://youtu.be/LO6CMvSP2rw?si=Awch5mfdkV1XgtXCEnjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Pr

Jun 26, 2024 • 1:48:04

226. Fedimint with Obi Nwosu

226. Fedimint with Obi Nwosu

Obi Nwosu joins us to discuss Fedimints, a new implementation of ecash interoperable with the lightning network.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Jun 20, 2024 • 1:27:07

225. CIVILIZATION: Principles of Economics Lecture 18

225. CIVILIZATION: Principles of Economics Lecture 18

This is the final lecture of Saifedean's online course Principles of Economics, entitled Civilization. You can watch all lectures and join weekly discussion seminars by becoming a member of Saifedean.com!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Jun 13, 2024 • 1:05:22

224. Fiat Medicine with Ahmad Ammous

224. Fiat Medicine with Ahmad Ammous

Saifedean interviews his own brother, Dr. Ahmad Ammous, on the history and the problems of modern fiat medicine, why it all goes back to fiat money, and what its most important misconceptions are. We discuss diet, light environment, heart disease, statins, Niacin, seed oils, and more!References: Fiat healthcare & Crowdhealth with Andy Schoonover - https://saifedean.com/podcast/144-fiat-healthcare-crowdhealth-with-andy-schoonoverCrowdHealth with Andy Schoonover - https://saifedean.com/podcast

Jun 5, 2024 • 1:42:35

223. Live from Bitcoin Beach El Salvador

223. Live from Bitcoin Beach El Salvador

On a recent visit to El Salvador Saifedean sat down with the Live From Bitcoin Beach Podcast in El Zonte to discuss Bitcoin, El Salvador, and much more!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

May 28, 2024 • 56:30

222. Central Banking Works

222. Central Banking Works

Saifedean's talk at the Canadian Bitcoin Conference is an admission that central banking works. Given what we know about the economic calculation from Austrian school economists, central banking is a highly successful business!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

May 21, 2024 • 38:13

221. Parallel with Brian De Mint

221. Parallel with Brian De Mint

Brian De Mint from Orange Pill App joins to discuss his new book, Parallel, on building a Bitcoin economy.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

May 14, 2024 • 1:07:25

220. Austrian Economics & the State with Walker

220. Austrian Economics & the State with Walker

Walker from THE Bitcoin Podcast hosts Saifedean to discuss his latest book, Principles of Economics, and what Austrian school economics teaches us about the state, capitalism, and property rights.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

May 7, 2024 • 2:04:07

219. America, Israel & Palestine with Dave Smith

219. America, Israel & Palestine with Dave Smith

Libertarian comedian Dave Smith hosts Saifedean to discuss the Palestinian Israeli conflict and the role America plays in it.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Apr 30, 2024 • 1:22:35

218. Nomad Capitalist with Andrew Henderson

218. Nomad Capitalist with Andrew Henderson

Andrew Henderson runs Nomad Capitalist, whose annual conference will be held in September 2024, with Saifedean speaking. Andrew joins us to discuss how his firm helps people seek the best jurisdictions for enhancing their wealth and freedom. He explains the case for moving out of western high tax countries and discusses better alternatives.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics cours

Apr 23, 2024 • 1:18:32

217. Debating Palestine/Israel with Yaron Brook

217. Debating Palestine/Israel with Yaron Brook

Robert Breedlove hosts and moderates a contentious and detailed debate between Saifedean and Yaron Brook on the roots of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Apr 16, 2024 • 3:29:36

216. Israel's Genocide w/ Prof Jeffrey Sachs

216. Israel's Genocide w/ Prof Jeffrey Sachs

Columbia University's Professor Jeffrey Sachs joins us to discuss Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza, the rise of violent religious fanaticism in Israeli politics, and the realities of US foreign policy.References: Gush Emunim - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gush_Emunim Kach - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kach_(political_party) Otzma Yehudit - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otzma_Yehudit National Religious Party–Religious Zionism - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Religious_Part

Apr 9, 2024 • 1:07:28

215. Rothbard's The Progressive Era, with Patrick Newman

215. Rothbard's The Progressive Era, with Patrick Newman

Professor Patrick Newman has edited and produced several of Rothbard's unfinished books, and he joins us to continue our discussions of Rothbard's work on American history by focusing on Rothbard's The Progressive Era.References: The Depression of 1873–1879: An Austrian Perspective - Patrick Newman - https://mises.org/quarterly-journal-austrian-economics/depression-1873-1879-austrian-perspectiveThe Progressive Era - Murray Rothbard - https://mises.org/library/book/progressive-er

Apr 2, 2024 • 2:02:57

214. Bitcoin vs Altcoins with Phil Champagne

214. Bitcoin vs Altcoins with Phil Champagne

Phil Champagne, author of The Book of Satoshi and Bitcoin vs Altcoins joins the podcast to discuss consensus mechanisms and the difference between bitcoin and altcoins.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Mar 26, 2024 • 1:28:41

213. CAPITALISM: Principles of Economics Lecture 12

213. CAPITALISM: Principles of Economics Lecture 12

This week's episode is the full lecture 12 of the Principles of Economics online course, and its topic is Capitalism.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Mar 19, 2024 • 56:59

212. Regenerative agriculture with Alan Savory

212. Regenerative agriculture with Alan Savory

Alan Savory joins the podcast to discuss regenerative agriculture. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!Resources:https://savory.global/good-governance/

Mar 12, 2024 • 2:04:00

211. Principles of Economics: A discussion with Cedric Youngelman

211. Principles of Economics: A discussion with Cedric Youngelman

Cedric Youngelman of The Bitcoin Matrix podcast read Principles of Economics and hosts Saifedean to discuss human civilization, fatherhood and many questions it raised!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Mar 5, 2024 • 2:07:59

210. Money and Liberty with James Turk

210. Money and Liberty with James Turk

Author and businessman James Turk joins to discuss  monetary history, why gold & silver emerged as money, how they promote liberty and whether gold has a monetary future, or if bitcoin will demonetize it.References: Free Gold Money Report - https://www.fgmr.com/ James Turk's Twitter - https://twitter.com/FGMR What Has Government Done to Our Money?, Murray Rothbard - https://mises.org/library/what-has-government-done-our-moneyMoney and Liberty: In the Pursuit of Happiness & The Theor

Feb 27, 2024 • 1:11:03

209. Fiat Science with Dr. Willie Soon

209. Fiat Science with Dr. Willie Soon

Dr. Willie Soon has spent decades fighting pseudoscience and climate hysteria from within fiat establishment science, but has now become an independent scholar. He joins us to discuss the impact of the sun on human climate, why it is ignored, the corruption of climate science, whether hydrocarbons come from fossils, and many other interesting and important questions disfigured by the corruption of modern science. References:Dr. Willie Soon with Tucker Carlson - https://www.ceres-science.com/post

Feb 20, 2024 • 1:51:56

208. Principles of Economics: A discussion with Brian Demint

208. Principles of Economics: A discussion with Brian Demint

Brian Demint from the Orange Pill App hosts Saifedean to discuss Principles of Economics and some of its most important ideas.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Feb 13, 2024 • 1:41:46

207. Central Bank Digital Currencies with Glenn Greenwald

207. Central Bank Digital Currencies with Glenn Greenwald

Investigate journalist Glenn Greenwald hosts Saifedean to discuss Central Bank Digital Currencies and their impacts on financial freedom and monetary policy.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Feb 6, 2024 • 37:44

206. Fiat Wars with Scott Horton

206. Fiat Wars with Scott Horton

What is the logic driving US foreign policy & its endless carnage, and is it all just a very elaborate moronic excuse to run the fiat printers? Long-term antiwar writer Scott Horton joins us to discuss.References: Scott's Website: https://scotthorton.org/Anti-war: https://www.antiwar.com/Libertarian Institute: https://libertarianinstitute.org/ Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online ec

Jan 30, 2024 • 2:24:13

205. The Palestine-Israel Conflict and Private Property with Robert Breedlove

205. The Palestine-Israel Conflict and Private Property with Robert Breedlove

Robert Breedlove interviews Saifedean to get the Palestinian perspective on the Palestinians/Israeli conflict and how it is ultimately a conflict over property rights and not religion or race. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Jan 23, 2024 • 2:32:28

204. Milei's Argentina with Philip Bagus

204. Milei's Argentina with Philip Bagus

Against all odds, the new president of Argentina is an anarcho-capitalist who quotes Mises and Rothbard. Austrian economist Philip Bagus knows Milei well and joins us to discuss what his presidency will look like, if he can turn Argentina around, dollarization, and the IMF's continued role in the country. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, incl

Jan 16, 2024 • 1:46:53

203. Coming to Palestine with Sheldon Richman

203. Coming to Palestine with Sheldon Richman

Libertarian author Sheldon Richman joins us to discuss the Palestinian/Israeli conflict, and his libertarian approach to understanding it.References: The Gun and the Olive Branch by David Hirst - https://www.amazon.com/Gun-Olive-Branch-Violence-Middle/dp/1560254831 A History of Palestine, 634–1099 by Moshe Gil - https://www.amazon.com/History-Palestine-634-1099-Moshe-Gil/dp/0521599849 The Israel Committee Against House Demolitions - https://icahd.org/ Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine by Ilan Pappe

Jan 9, 2024 • 1:46:06

202. CAPITAL: Principles of Economics Lecture 6

202. CAPITAL: Principles of Economics Lecture 6

This week's episode is the full lecture 6 of the Principles of Economics online course, and its topic is capital! What is capital from the Austrian perspective, why is it such a pivotal a concept in economics, and what are the most common misunderstandings of it. Sign up to saifedean.com to study this online course, with a new lecture every 2 weeks and a live discussion seminar every week!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast sem

Jan 2, 2024 • 47:10

201. Fiat Food with Dr. Ken Berry

201. Fiat Food with Dr. Ken Berry

Ken Berry MD has helped millions regain their health by eating meat & avoiding fiat food. He joins us to discuss his experience, the best ways to improve your health and the resistance he faces from the disease industry.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

Dec 26, 2023 • 2:01:23

200. Bitcoin Mining Economics with Pierre Rochard

200. Bitcoin Mining Economics with Pierre Rochard

Pierre Rochard joins to discuss the economics of bitcoin block space and mining!References: Nakamoto Institute - https://nakamotoinstitute.org/Riot's Website - https://www.riotplatforms.com/Pierre Rochard Twitter - https://twitter.com/BitcoinPierreEnjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on

Dec 19, 2023 • 1:26:08

199. The Bitcoin Way Personal Bitcoin Onboarding

199. The Bitcoin Way Personal Bitcoin Onboarding

We host Tony from The Bitcoin Way, to tell us about their new service as your personal Bitcoin IT team, offering you personalized, secure and comprehensive solutions for every step along your bitcoin journey. The Bitcoin Way offer live concierge service to guide you with your bitcoin cold storage, running your node, privacy best practices, inheritance planning, corporate strategy, and multisig solutions. They don't touch your coins, they guide you through the process of acquiring your coins

Dec 12, 2023 • 1:12:42

198. Palestine & Israel History with Jeremy Hammond

198. Palestine & Israel History with Jeremy Hammond

Independent journalist and researcher Jeremy Hammond joins to discuss the history of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and what it means for today's events.References: PalestineRemembered - https://www.palestineremembered.com/index.html Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of The Mass Media By Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky - https://www.amazon.com/Manufacturing-Consent-Political-Economy-Media/dp/0375714499 What Was the Balfour Declaration of 1917 and Why Is It Significant? -https

Dec 5, 2023 • 2:03:10

197. Principles of Economics: Interview with Jimmy Song

197. Principles of Economics: Interview with Jimmy Song

We discussed the idea of scarcity, the only real restriction to production being human time, the reason why human action is so important and the ridiculousness of simplifying human beings so they are assumed to act the same. We also talked about the reason why energy is such an important part of economic life and how unemployment is really a fiat phenomenon.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online

Nov 28, 2023 • 1:36:24

196. CrowdHealth with Andy Schoonover

196. CrowdHealth with Andy Schoonover

Crowdhealth CEO Andy Schoonover joins us to discuss Crowdhealth's continued growth and progress in disrupting fiat healthcare, including why they're introducing lightning payments!References: "The Yield From Money Held" Reconsidered - Hans Hermann Hoppe https://mises.org/library/yield-money-held-reconsidered CrowdHealth website - https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, acces

Nov 21, 2023 • 1:14:22

195. Bitcoin AI with Aleks Svetski

195. Bitcoin AI with Aleks Svetski

Aleks Svetski joins the podcast to discuss Spirit of Satoshi, the new Bitcoin AI model.References: The Bitcoin Times -  https://bitcointimes.io/ Uncommunist Manifesto, Aleks Svetski and Mark Moss - https://www.uncommunist.com/optin1642549665295 Spirit of Satoshi AI - https://www.spiritofsatoshi.ai/ Aleks's Twitter - https://twitter.com/SvetskiWrites Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online

Nov 14, 2023 • 1:16:24

194. The Debt Bubble with Luke Gromen

194. The Debt Bubble with Luke Gromen

Join Luke Gromen and Saifedean in a conversation unpacking the theory of dedollarization. They delve into the implications of negative real rates, the gold market, the impact of oil on the global economy, and potential future actions by the Federal Reserve.References: Luke's Twitter - https://twitter.com/LukeGromen Luke's website, The Forest for The Trees - https://fftt-llc.com/ Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars

Nov 7, 2023 • 1:53:15

193. Broken Money with Lyn Alden

193. Broken Money with Lyn Alden

Lyn Alden joins us to discuss her new best-selling book, Broken Money, available now in cloth hardcover from TheSaifHouse.com!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on saifedean.com!

Oct 31, 2023 • 1:48:18

192. TIME: Principles of Economics online course Lecture 3

192. TIME: Principles of Economics online course Lecture 3

This week's podcast is the full lecture 3 of the Principles of Economics online course, and its topic is Time! Find out why time is the ultimate resource and why all scarcity stems from the scarcity of time! Sign up to saifedean.com to study this online course, with a new lecture every 2 weeks and live discussion seminars!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read

Oct 24, 2023 • 49:51

191. Bitcoin and Islamic Law with Muaawiyah Tucker

191. Bitcoin and Islamic Law with Muaawiyah Tucker

Bitcoiner, programmer, and Islamic scholar Muaawiyah Tucker joins to discuss his journey into Islam and bitcoin, why bitcoin is compatible with Islamic law, and why fiat is not.References: Muaawiyah's website to teach bitcoin - cryptohashreview.comMuaawiyah's newer website for charitable activity and bitcoin circular economy - MetaMadeenah.com Muaawiyah's Qur'aan teaching platform - KeenOnDeen.com Muaawiyah's Twitter - https://twitter.com/c_hashreviewMuaawiyah's Nos

Oct 17, 2023 • 1:53:01

190. How to think about Economics with Per Bylund

190. How to think about Economics with Per Bylund

Austrian school economist Per Bylund joins to discuss learning Austrian economics, and his free brief primer book: How To Think About The Economy.References:Per Bylund's Mises Profile: https://mises.org/profile/bylund How to Think about the Economy: A Primer - Per Bylund - https://mises.org/library/how-think-about-economy-primer Per's website: perbylund.comHow to Think about the Economy: A Primer on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/How-Think-about-Economy-Primer-ebook/dp/B0BB8N2L78/ref=s

Oct 10, 2023 • 1:21:42

189. Fiat Food with Matthew Lysiak

189. Fiat Food with Matthew Lysiak

Investigative journalist Matthew Lysiak has written a fascinating inquiry into how the world's diet has changed over the past century, and the characters and institutions that have brought about this change. The book is being published today by Saifedean's publishing house, The Saif House, and it contains an introduction and two chapters by Saifedean. He joins the podcast to discuss the amazing stories he learned while looking into the crime of the century!Fiat Food is available in clo

Oct 3, 2023 • 1:49:39

188. HUMAN ACTION Principles of Economics Lecture 1

188. HUMAN ACTION Principles of Economics Lecture 1

Human Action is the first lecture of Saifedean's new online course, based on his latest book, Principles of Economics. In this lecture, Saifedean explains the Austrian approach to economics, how it differs from mainstream economic approaches, and why the concept of human action is so important to understanding economics. The course will have 18 lectures, with a new lecture every two weeks, running until June. Sign up now on saifedean.com, and get all the lectures and join the live discussio

Sep 30, 2023 • 1:02:57

187. CONCEIVED IN LIBERTY PART 2 with Michael Saylor & Patrick Newman on Murray Rothbard

187. CONCEIVED IN LIBERTY PART 2 with Michael Saylor & Patrick Newman on Murray Rothbard

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,

Sep 23, 2023 • 2:02:31

186. CONCEIVED IN LIBERTY with Michael Saylor & Patrick Newman on Murray Rothbard

186. CONCEIVED IN LIBERTY with Michael Saylor & Patrick Newman on Murray Rothbard

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!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 ne

Sep 19, 2023 • 2:02:13

185. Fiat Ruins Everything with Jimmy Song

185. Fiat Ruins Everything with Jimmy Song

Bitcoin coder Jimmy Song joins us to discuss his wonderful new book: Fiat Ruins Everything.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!

Sep 12, 2023 • 1:15:23

184. Nuclear Power Revival with Ryan MacLeod

184. Nuclear Power Revival with Ryan MacLeod

Just how dangerous and how expensive is nuclear power? Is the fear of nuclear justified? Why is nuclear making a big comeback, and can it be used for bitcoin mining? Ryan MacLeod is a bitcoiner who works in the nuclear industry and has very interesting thoughts on these questions and more.Resources: The NEA Small Modular Reactor Dashboard - https://www.oecd-nea.org/jcms/pl_78743/the-nea-small-modular-reactor-dashboard?details=true The NEA Small Modular Reactor Dashboard Volume II - https://www.o

Sep 5, 2023 • 1:55:55

183. The Case for Capitalism. Interview with Natalie Brunell

183. The Case for Capitalism. Interview with Natalie Brunell

Natalie Brunell interviews Saifedean to discuss his new book Principles of Economics, where he makes the case for capitalism and discusses why the money supply does not need to be increased.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!

Aug 29, 2023 • 1:26:53

182. The Islamic Case for Bitcoin

182. The Islamic Case for Bitcoin

A compilation of some of the discussions taking place in saifedean.com seminars on the topic of Bitcoin and Islamic finance, why Bitcoin is an Islamic form of money, why fiat money is not, and why bitcoin finance might resemble Islamic finance. The discussion features learners from saifedean.com as well as guests Harris Irfan, Safdar Alam, and Tarek El-Diwany.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s five on

Aug 22, 2023 • 1:36:02

181. Capitalism & Civilization: Interview with Brian Rose

181. Capitalism & Civilization: Interview with Brian Rose

Saifedean explores the role of capitalism in sustaining civilization, based on the discussion in his new book, Principles of Economics.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!

Aug 15, 2023 • 1:34:36

180. Applied Anarcho-Capitalism with Doug Casey

180. Applied Anarcho-Capitalism with Doug Casey

We are joined by veteran international investor and Anarcho-Capitalist Doug Casey to discuss his decades of experience in practically seeking economic freedom. We discuss Doug's thoughts on where to live to maximize your freedom, why he likes Argentina, of all places, and El Salvador and the Arab Gulf. We also discuss gold and silver and whether they still have a monetary role to play, and how the IMF continues to pillage the world.References: http://ikesharpless.pbworks.com/f/AynRand-TheVi

Aug 8, 2023 • 1:39:06

179. Bondpocalypse with Greg Foss

179. Bondpocalypse with Greg Foss

Veteran bond analyst Greg Foss joins us to discuss the recent meltdown of the bond market, what caused it, and what it means for the future of bonds. 2022 saw the biggest drop in sovereign bond markets since the Napoleonic wars, and 2023 so far has not looked good. Can bonds continue as the traditional safe haven asset in investor portfolios with this kind of performance? Will bond holders begin to take bitcoin seriously as an alternative?References: http://nakamotoportfolio.com - Nakamoto Portf

Aug 1, 2023 • 1:22:50

178. Bitcoin History & Future with Tuur Demeester

178. Bitcoin History & Future with Tuur Demeester

Long-time bitcoin market analyst Tuur Demeester joins us for a discussion of his 11 years analyzing the bitcoin market, its cycles, the macro climate, and altcoins. He also explains why he views bitcoin as a modern reformation. References: https://unchained.com/how-to-position-bitcoin-boom  - How to Position For The Bitcoin Boom (2023)https://adamantresearch.com/files/archive/Rally2015.pdf - How to Position For The Rally in Bitcoin (2015)http://adamantresearch.com/files/archive/BitcoinEyes2012.p

Jul 25, 2023 • 1:50:35

177. Bitcoin Without A Smart Phone In Africa w/ Kgothatso Ngako

177. Bitcoin Without A Smart Phone In Africa w/ Kgothatso Ngako

Kgothatso Ngako is a South African coder and entrepreneur who has built Machankura, a service allowing a growing number of people in 9 African countries to use bitcoin on the lightning network, without needing a smartphone or internet connection. He joins us to explain how his start-up works and how he sees bitcoin adoption growing in Africa.References: Machankura Website - https://8333.mobi/ Kgothatso Ngako Twitter - https://twitter.com/440UrPp Run With Bitcoin with Paco de la India - https://s

Jul 18, 2023 • 1:00:18

176. Mi Primer Bitcoin with John Dennehy

176. Mi Primer Bitcoin with John Dennehy

John Dennehy, the CEO and founder of startup nonprofit Mi Primer Bitcoin, joins us to discuss bitcoin education and how they are teaching bitcoin to tens of thousands of students in El Salvador!References: My First Bitcoin website - https://miprimerbitcoin.io/en/my-first-bitcoin/My First Bitcoin Twitter -  https://twitter.com/MyFirstBitcoin_ John Dennehy Twitter - https://twitter.com/jdennehy_writesMy First Bitcoin Github - https://github.com/MiPrimerBitcoinBITCOIN EDUCATION CAN BE THE FOUNDATIO

Jul 11, 2023 • 1:34:19

175. School Choice with Corey DeAngelis

175. School Choice with Corey DeAngelis

School choice advocate Cory DeAngelis joins us to discuss the failings of the public school system, and why he supports the freedom of parents to choose their schools for their children, and how that freedom benefits students.References: Homeschooling With Daniel Prince - https://saifedean.com/podcast/76-homeschooling-with-daniel-prince Fiat Education With Daniel Prince - https://saifedean.com/podcast/77-fiat-education-with-daniel-princeLiz Warren’s latest lie only deepens her dilemma on educa

Jul 4, 2023 • 1:21:43

174. Principles of Economics: Interviews with Tom Woods

174. Principles of Economics: Interviews with Tom Woods

Austrian school economist and Mises Institute Fellow Tom Woods hosts Saifedean for a discussion of his latest book, Principles of Economics, on the Tom Woods Podcast!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!

Jun 27, 2023 • 1:08:16

173. Simon Tadros vs Belgian Courts

173. Simon Tadros vs Belgian Courts

Simon Tadros is a Lebanese developer and cryptocurrency trader who has been ensnared in a Kafkaesque battle with the Belgian legal system. Traveling on vacation to Ukraine in 2021, Simon was apprehended by the Europol based on flimsy allegations with no substantial evidence, and extradited to Belgium, where he is not allowed to leave the country, while his trial continues to be delayed indefinitely. Simon joins us to discuss his ordeal, a cautionary tale about archaic bureaucratic systems strugg

Jun 20, 2023 • 58:48

172. The Tuttle Twins with Connor Boyack

172. The Tuttle Twins with Connor Boyack

Connor Boyack, the author of the highly popular children's book series The Tuttle Twins, joins us to discuss teaching liberty to children, why it is so important, how to do it right, and how his book series has sold more than 5 million copies to liberty-minded children and parents worldwide! References: Connor's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cboyack Libertas Institute's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/libertasutah Tuttle Twins's Facebook page: https://www.face

Jun 13, 2023 • 1:02:48

171. TIME: Chapter 3 of Principles of Economics

171. TIME: Chapter 3 of Principles of Economics

This week's podcast has Saifedean discussing time in chapter 3 from his new book, Principles of Economics!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!

Jun 6, 2023 • 36:43

170. Introduction And Chapter 1 From Principles of Economics

170. Introduction And Chapter 1 From Principles of Economics

This week's podcast has Saifedean reading the introduction and chapter 1 from his new book, Principles of Economics!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!

May 30, 2023 • 50:40

169. Talks at Bitcoin 2023

169. Talks at Bitcoin 2023

Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses – including his ongoing course ECO22: The Fiat Standard – and read his new book available now, Principles of Economics, by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.

May 23, 2023 • 15:09

168. Available now: Principles of Economics!

168. Available now: Principles of Economics!

Saifedean's latest book is now out, and in this episode he gives an overview of the book's contents and what you can expect to learn from reading it! Principles of Economics is the Austrian economics textbook you wish you had at university, an enjoyable and informative read that covers the most important concepts of economics, valuable to the student, general reader, and professional economist.Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses –

May 16, 2023 • 1:34:11

167. Run with Bitcoin with Paco de la India

167. Run with Bitcoin with Paco de la India

Paco de la India is on a journey to run through forty countries while using and spending bitcoin. He joins us from Mexico, country 28/40, to tell us about his inspiration, and what he has learned from meeting bitcoiners all over Africa and Latin America.ReferencesPaco's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PacoDeLaIndia Paco's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunwithBitcoin Machankura Project: https://8333.mobi/India banknote demonetisation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Indian_banknote_

May 9, 2023 • 1:31:51

166. The Tuttle Twins & Bitcoin Cartoon with Daniel Harmon

166. The Tuttle Twins & Bitcoin Cartoon with Daniel Harmon

Daniel Harmon is the creator of Tuttle Twins TV Show, an award-winning cartoon that teaches kids about principles of freedom and economics, based on the book series that has sold over 5 million copies. Their latest episode does a wonderful job explaining bitcoin and the concept of hard money and he joins us to discuss how to best communicate these ideas to children.References: Tuttle Twins website: https://tuttletwins.com/ Tuttle Twins books: https://tuttletwins.com/products/? Tuttle Twins Youtu

May 2, 2023 • 58:27

165. African Startup Cities with Magatte Wade

165. African Startup Cities with Magatte Wade

Magatte Wade is a successful international entrepreneur from Senegal with a passion for free market solutions. She explains why modern statist central planning is the root of Africa's economic problems, and how free markets are the only way to solve these problems. Magatte also explains her ambitious vision for start-up cities in Africa, and how historical African governance institutions are more compatible with a prosperous free African future than imported statist ideas.References:Magatte

Apr 25, 2023 • 1:30:57

164. Is the world de-dollarizing? With Peter St. Onge

164. Is the world de-dollarizing? With Peter St. Onge

Economist Peter St. Onge joins us to discuss whether the dollar is losing its global reserve currency status. Peter makes the case for why US economic and foreign policy is undermining the role of the dollar, and discusses the ramifications of such a move, while Saifedean presents the case for why other national currencies cannot replace the US dollar. We also discuss recent bank failures in the US, and what it teaches us about the instability of fractional reserve banking.References: Articles o

Apr 18, 2023 • 1:37:18

163. Free State Project with Jason Sorens

163. Free State Project with Jason Sorens

Jason Sorens is the founder of the New Hampshire Free State Project, and he joins us to discuss the history of the movement, its goals, and its potential. We discuss the difference between anarchism and monarchism, the feasibility of political approaches to increasing liberty, building free communities, and how bitcoin compliments these initiatives.ReferencesThe State in the Third Millennium: Hans Adam, Prince  - https://www.amazon.com/State-Third-Millennium-Prince-Hans-Adam/dp/3905881047 Free S

Apr 11, 2023 • 1:16:48

162. Fiat Architecture with Michael Diamant

162. Fiat Architecture with Michael Diamant

What are the main differences between classical and modern architecture? Is it a coincidence that the century of fiat was the century of modern architecture? Does easy money discourage building for the long-term? Is modern architecture more efficient, or is to just architecture of a higher time preference society? We are joined by Michael Diamant, the founder of The New Traditional Architecture online community to discuss these questions and much more!ReferencesMichael Diamant Twitter - https://

Apr 4, 2023 • 2:02:42

161. Bitcoin storage with NVK

161. Bitcoin storage with NVK

We host Rodolfo Novak, founder of Coinkite, to talk bitcoin hardware and storage solutions. We discuss the history of Coinkite, and how they evolved over time from a software to a hardware company, the success of the OpenDime as a bitcoin bearer asset, the Coldcard hardware wallet, and their upcoming advanced device Q1. What are the trade-offs and risks of various storage solutions, and what should you look out for?References:Airgap computer blog - https://airgapcomputer.com/ Early bird discount

Mar 28, 2023 • 1:26:05

160. Palestine/Israel Debate with Professor Walter Block

160. Palestine/Israel Debate with Professor Walter Block

Can a libertarian or anarchist support the state of Israel? In this debate, Austrian economist Walter Block argues the affirmative and makes the case for why Israel is a force for liberty, while Saifedean argues political Zionism is the socialist central planning of land ownership, and is not possible without the violation of the property of Palestinians.ReferencesPalestineRemembered.comIsraeli soldiers recount Tantoura massacre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ1TAOibLssIsraeli settler stealin

Mar 21, 2023 • 1:20:17

159. Fiat food with the Meat Mafia

159. Fiat food with the Meat Mafia

Saifedean sits down with the Meat Mafia guys to discuss fiat food, the benefits of eating meat, why the destruction of money leads to the destruction of food, and how bitcoin fixing money fixes food!Referencessaifedean.com/meatsaifedean.com/fiatfood9. Bitstein on Bitcoin, Meat, and Arctic Carnivore Diets40. Dr. Shawn Baker on Meat, Fiat Foods, and Bitcoin127. Why We Get Sick with Dr Benjamin Bikman135. Cholesterol Con with Malcolm KendrickEnjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast semina

Mar 14, 2023 • 1:51:25

158. Paxful with Ray Youssef

158. Paxful with Ray Youssef

We are joined by Ray Youssef, the founder of one of the world's biggest peer-to-peer bitcoin markets, Paxful. We discuss his entrepreneurial history, what drew him to bitcoin, and how Paxful has grown in the developing world. We also discuss Ray's views on economic development in Africa in general and Egypt and Nigeria in particular, what policies can end poverty, how bitcoin helps, and why Paxful delists centralized shitcoin scams.Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast sem

Mar 7, 2023 • 2:03:59

157. Law & Order in a Free Market w/ Edward Stringham

157. Law & Order in a Free Market w/ Edward Stringham

Can law, order, and defense be provided on the market? Why can't they be normal goods? We are joined by economist Edward Stringham to discuss his fascinating work on free market anarchism and private governance. Stringham examines the economic of government from an Austrian perspective, and clearly shows how the world is increasingly relying on private voluntary legal and defense services rather than inefficient monopolies. We also apply these ideas to examine the concept of public health,

Feb 28, 2023 • 2:01:45

156. Fiat Food Science & PR with Calley Means

156. Fiat Food Science & PR with Calley Means

How much of the fiat food science taught in your universities is just agribusiness marketing PR? To find out, we host former big food marketing consultant Calley Means to discuss his experience with manufacturing fiat science for industrial junk food sales!ReferencesDr. Fatima Cody Stanford appointed to DGA committee - https://twitter.com/DoctorTro/status/1617344477332373506 New government funded food-pyramid says lucky charms are healthier than steak - https://www.goodranchers.com/blog/new-gove

Feb 21, 2023 • 1:34:42

155. IMF & World Bank Misery Industry with Alex Gladstein

155. IMF & World Bank Misery Industry with Alex Gladstein

Alex Gladstein joins us to discuss the destructive influence of the World Bank and IMF on the development of poor countries, and how fiat facilitates their operation, a topic discussed extensively in Saifedean's book, The Fiat Standard. With an infinite fiat credit line from the Federal Reserve, the "misery industry" is always looking for an excuse to get countries indebted, and the results have been catastrophic for the world's poor, but highly lucrative for fiat banking car

Feb 14, 2023 • 2:03:29

154. Fiat History with Niall Ferguson

154. Fiat History with Niall Ferguson

Eminent historian Niall Ferguson joins us to discuss the history of fiat money, its relation to war, its development over the past century and the prospects for bitcoin. Why did Britain join World War I, and was it a wise choice? How eager were the British to join war? We debate whether it was the gold standard, or the suspension of the gold standard, that prevented recovery post-WWI and laid the foundation for World War II. And we discuss Professor Ferguson's views of bitcoin and its futur

Feb 7, 2023 • 1:47:19

153. Late Stage Fiat Adventures: Lebanon

153. Late Stage Fiat Adventures: Lebanon

After three years of hyperinflation, is there light at the end of the tunnel for Lebanon? The currency has lost more than 97% of its value, the largest bill is worth $1.5, the real economy is de facto dollarized, and only those dependent on government are having to suffer from hyperinflation. Fiat is dead and there are are no IMF bail-outs or natural resource revenues to get the ponzi going again. Is the death of fiat suffocating the parasite class and freeing the rest of society from having to

Jan 31, 2023 • 52:55

152. Bitwage with Jonathan Chester

152. Bitwage with Jonathan Chester

We are joined by Jonathan Chester, the founder and CEO of Bitwage, a bitcoin payroll company which allows you to get paid in bitcoin no matter who is paying you, and allows companies to set up bitcoin payrolls for their workers. We discuss the genesis of the company in 2014, how it grew through bitcoin bear and bull markets, what its future plans are, and how Jonathan sees the development of the industry over the years. Resources (All links available on saifedean.com/podcast/152-bitwage-with-jon

Jan 24, 2023 • 1:21:07

151. The ESG scam with Vivek Ramaswamy

151. The ESG scam with Vivek Ramaswamy

What is "ESG" and why is it such a dangerous scam? We are joined by Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur in the healthcare and technology sectors and bestselling author of Woke, Inc: Inside Corporate America's Social Justice Scam, as well as Nation of Victims: Identity Politics, the Death of Merit, and the Path Back to Excellence. Vivek explains why ESG is more dangerous than silly corporate virtue-signaling, and what its long-term economic, social, and political implications are. We

Jan 17, 2023 • 1:35:02

150. The Cancer-Diet Connection with Sam Apple

150. The Cancer-Diet Connection with Sam Apple

Sam Apple joins us to discuss his fascinating book 'Ravenous: Otto Warburg, the Nazis, and the Search for the Cancer-Diet Connection'. We discuss the connection between diet and cancer, and the Warburg Effect, which states that cancer cells thrive on dietary glucose, and why Sam thinks it's not entirely accurate because it ignores the role of insulin resistance. We also discuss Hitler's fascination with cancer research, which allowed Warburg to survive the Nazi era even thoug

Jan 10, 2023 • 1:39:11

149. Superabundance with Gale Pooley

149. Superabundance with Gale Pooley

Is humanity running out of resources, or are resources more abundant than ever? Gale Pooley is the co-author of Superabdundance, a fascinating and optimistic exploration of how economic progress has made life better for humanity. He joins us to explain why goods continue to become more abundant, why fears of overpopulation and resource depletion continue to be refuted forcefully by reality, and why human time keeps getting more valuable. We discuss the work of one of our favorite economists, Jul

Jan 3, 2023 • 1:50:34

148. The Fiat Standard course final lecture: Can bitcoin & fiat coexist

148. The Fiat Standard course final lecture: Can bitcoin & fiat coexist

This episode contains most of the final lecture of The Fiat Standard online course, which just concluded, based on the last chapter of The Fiat Standard. After having studied the bitcoin and fiat monetary systems extensively in The Bitcoin Standard and The Fiat Standard, Saifedean analyzes how bitcoin can continue to rise in a fiat world. Can central banks adopt bitcoin? Will bitcoin lead to hyperinflation? Or will bitcoin be an orderly upgrade and debt jubilee, allowing us to unwind fiat painle

Dec 26, 2022 • 1:33:37

147. Bond Markets with Nik Bhatia

147. Bond Markets with Nik Bhatia

We are rejoined by Nik Bhatia, author of Layered Money, to get his perspective on the bond market, the global economy, and bitcoin. Why did bonds have their worst year ever? Why is Nik convinced a recession is looming? How does he see the bond market developing in the medium and long term? Will bonds recover and yields fall? Will we see negative bond yields? Is there still more road for the Fed to can unto, or are we really at the end of the road?Resources (All links available on saifedean.com/p

Dec 20, 2022 • 1:54:15

146. Bonds with James 'Bond' Lavish

146. Bonds with James 'Bond' Lavish

James Lavish CFA has decades of experience in institutional investing and risk management, and he joins us to give us his perspective on global bond markets, their recent developments and where he sees them going forward. He explains his bleak outlook for government bonds in the long run, and why continues inflation is a very likely outcome. He explains his view on why a debt spiral is likely and what it means for bond-holders and governments. James also gives us his perspective on the global fo

Dec 13, 2022 • 2:05:38

145. Ponzi hunting with Dylan Leclair

145. Ponzi hunting with Dylan Leclair

Bitcoin Magazine market analyst Dylan Leclair joins us for an in-depth discussion of the many ponzi schemes and failed financial institutions of our times, and how he identified the problems with them in his prescient writings. Dylan discusses the many red flags and structural problems with Luna/UST, Three Arrows Capital, Celsius, Blockfi, FTX, and Genesis, and why so many people refuse to see the warning signs and seem to want to fall victim for anything that offers them the holy grail of “yi

Dec 6, 2022 • 2:28:05

144. Fiat healthcare & Crowdhealth with Andy Schoonover

144. Fiat healthcare & Crowdhealth with Andy Schoonover

Crowdhealth CEO Andy Schoonover joins us for a wide-ranging discussion of the failures of fiat healthcare and health insurance, and how his new startup Crowdhealth, works to solve them. Andy explains the institutional and regulatory reasons that make healthcare costs continue to rise, and why insurance companies have the perverse incentive to let costs rise. He also explains how Crowdhealth uses bitcoin to make healthcare affordable for patients and better rewarding for doctors by taking the ins

Nov 29, 2022 • 1:35:27

143. Macro Myths with Coinbits' Rowais Hanna

143. Macro Myths with Coinbits' Rowais Hanna

Rowais Hanna operates Coinbits' Twitter account, and has used it to publish fascinating in-depth investigations into the common myths of modern macroeconomics. He joins us to discuss the Consumer Price Index, how it is calculated, and the endless justifications used to adjust it. We also discuss the mythical origins of the 2% inflation target, and the trade-off between unemployment and inflation, and why supposedly empirical economists refuse to ever admit it is invalid. Rowais also discuss

Nov 22, 2022 • 2:06:29

142. Why Bitcoin Miners Get Rekt

142. Why Bitcoin Miners Get Rekt

Why are so many bitcoin miners going bankrupt? We discuss the economics of bitcoin mining, how the difficulty adjustment works, why it makes bitcoin mining a zero sum game, and why it ensures bitcoin is optimized for the saver, not for the miner. Plus, what are the things you need to keep in mind if you are considering getting into mining? Resources (All links available on saifedean.com/podcast/142-why-bitcoin-miners-get-rekt)Saifedean’s first book, The Bitcoin StandardSaifedean’s second boo

Nov 19, 2022 • 47:24

141. FTX: Beyond Ponzi

141. FTX: Beyond Ponzi

Join us as we take a close look at the amazing series of events in a week in which FTX went from being one of the biggest crypto exchanges in the world, to being exposed as a fraudulent ponzi scheme, and its founder went from being a globally acclaimed & highly politically influential successful genius entrepreneur and philanthropist to a reviled con artist, who lost his investors & clients billions of dollars. What lessons can we learn from this episode about bitcoin, sh*tcoins, DeFi, a

Nov 14, 2022 • 1:13:59

140. Climate Alarmism with Professor Richard Lindzen

140. Climate Alarmism with Professor Richard Lindzen

Richard Lindzen is professor of Meteorology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and he joins us to offer his scientific expertise on climate alarmism. He discusses how his background in physics and meteorology leads him to conclude that the alarmism around climate is unjustified, and we discuss how institutional and financial reasons have made fiat scientists so keen to promote an agenda of fear and panic. We discuss the problems with the academic publication industry, as well as Profe

Nov 10, 2022 • 1:47:58

139. Fossil Future with Alex Epstein

139. Fossil Future with Alex Epstein

Alex Epstein joins us again to discuss his excellent new book, Fossil Future, which makes a powerful case for why fossil fuels are essential for human flourishing, and why restricting them is the real crisis facing humanity. Alex explains how overhyped the supposed ‘alternatives’ to fossil fuels are, and how fossil fuels remain completely essential for our modern standards of living, and why their use is constantly growing. Why do fossil fuels represent the only realistic alternative to pove

Nov 2, 2022 • 1:58:59

138. Climate physics with Professor William Happer

138. Climate physics with Professor William Happer

Princeton Professor Emeritus in Physics, William Happer, joins us to discuss the impact of CO2 on the Earth's climate and the state of modern science. What is the scientific evidence on the relationship between CO2 and Earth's climate? Does CO2 drive the Earth's temperature, or does temperature drive CO2? What does the fossil record tell us about the state of the world's climate in the past? Is current warming unprecedented? Why don't scientists study the evidence of pre

Oct 29, 2022 • 1:26:14

137. Clown Continent

137. Clown Continent

What on earth is going on in Europe and how did things get so bad? In this seminar, we discuss the double calamity of skyrocketing energy costs and plummeting pensions and currencies. While high time preference fiat media obsesses over the latest scapegoats, we look into the long-term drivers of these two problems: Decades of green hysteria leading to dismantling of reliable power sources & underinvestment in reliable power generation. And decades of Keynesian dogma convincing the people who

Oct 25, 2022 • 1:04:33

136. Starfish Publishing with Niko Laamanen

136. Starfish Publishing with Niko Laamanen

Niko Laamanen, founder of Konsensus Network, joins us to discuss bitcoin publishing and his company's decentralized “starfish” organizational model. He explains how reading The Bitcoin Standard led him to found the world’s first bitcoin-only publishing house and how he harnessed an international network of volunteers to publish over 40 bitcoin titles in ten languages. He and Saifedean also discuss Niko’s journey with Austrian Economics, the importance of hodling bitcoin and work bei

Oct 22, 2022 • 1:08:20

135. Cholesterol Con with Malcolm Kendrick

135. Cholesterol Con with Malcolm Kendrick

Does high cholesterol really cause heart disease? Is there such as thing as “good” and “bad” cholesterol? What impact do statins – the most profitable drug in the history of medicine – have on human health? In this episode, Dr Malcolm Kendrick, author of The Great Cholesterol Con and The Clot Thickens, joins us to challenge the conventional wisdom on cholesterol. He shares his view on the diet-heart hypothesis, his intriguing alternative explanation for heart disease, and what he rec

Oct 17, 2022 • 2:14:59

134. Praxeology in One Lesson with Conza

134. Praxeology in One Lesson with Conza

What is praxeology and why does it matter? In this episode, Conza, chairman of the Libertarian Party of Australia, joins us to discuss the theoretical foundations of economics. He explains why praxeology – the science of human action – provides the value-free framework needed to reason about economic questions, and how its method differs from that of physical sciences such as biology. He and Saifedean discuss how praxeology can be used to analyse topics such as minimum wage, inflation and pa

Oct 10, 2022 • 2:07:17

133. Bitcoin Banks with Caitlin Long

133. Bitcoin Banks with Caitlin Long

Wall Street veteran and founder of Custodia Bank Caitlin Long joins us to discuss bitcoin banks, leverage and the macroeconomy. She explains how new “dollar and digital asset banks” like Custodia Bank are helping to bridge the gap between bitcoin and the US dollar, and why she has chosen to seek regulation rather than bypass it. She and Saifedean discuss financial leverage, its impact on bitcoin’s price and why people should be wary of companies promising risk-free yield on bitcoin. The conversa

Oct 4, 2022 • 1:57:27

132. Expat Life with Mikkel Thorup

132. Expat Life with Mikkel Thorup

Mikkel Thorup, founder and CEO of Expat Money, joins us to make the case for becoming an expat. He discusses why people should consider moving their life offshore, which jurisdictions are most appealing and strategies listeners can pursue to mitigate tax obligations. Mikkel shares practical tips on finding quality healthcare, educating children, travelling comfortably and managing international finances. He also outlines his views on flag theory, the importance of geographical diversity in inves

Sep 26, 2022 • 1:54:23

131. Adventures in Late Stage Fiat: Russia with Lana Nagornaia

131. Adventures in Late Stage Fiat: Russia with Lana Nagornaia

How have Russians dealt with being getting kicked off the fiat dollar network? We are joined by Russian economist and investment advisor Lana Nagornaia to discuss the monetary ramifications of US sanctions from a Russian perspective. Why has the rouble risen versus the dollar in spite of sanctions? Can this be expected to last, or will it reverse? What alternatives are Russians using for trading with the rest of the world? Will Russia switch to a gold standard? Can it trade gold internationally

Sep 20, 2022 • 1:18:33

130. The Fiat Standard: Unwritten Chapters

130. The Fiat Standard: Unwritten Chapters

In this seminar, Saifedean discusses ideas for potential chapters he considered for, but did not end up including in The Fiat Standard. The analytical framework of the book, examining the impact of fiat money through the destruction of savings, raising time preference, & allowing endless government finance, can be applied to many topics, and in this seminar Saifedean and the attendees explore some ideas. How does fiat affect medicine and the medical establishment and modern medicine? What is

Sep 12, 2022 • 32:50

129. Bitcoin Venture Capital with Alyse Killeen

129. Bitcoin Venture Capital with Alyse Killeen

Managing Partner of Stillmark, Alyse Killeen, joins us to discuss investing in bitcoin companies. She explains why Stillmark invests in "bitcoin only" companies, what she looks for in bitcoin startups and how venture capital in the bitcoin industry differs from traditional markets. She and Saifedean also discuss how bitcoin investing is long-term focused whereas token VCs have a new short-term model taking advantage of clueless retail with false narratives. Alyse explains how this long

Sep 5, 2022 • 1:45:19

128. Low Time Preference Football with Kieran Gibbs

128. Low Time Preference Football with Kieran Gibbs

Former England international football player Kieran Gibbs joins us to discuss his bitcoin journey, football career, and thoughts on time preference. Find out how he was orange-pilled by team-mate Hal Robson Kanu, why he chose to receive 50% of his salary in bitcoin, how bitcoin has changed him and lowered his time preference, and how he introduces bitcoin to his athlete friends. Kieran also compares playing the low time preference football style of Arsenal's Arsène Wenger with the high tim

Aug 30, 2022 • 1:41:34

127. Why We Get Sick with Dr Benjamin Bikman

127. Why We Get Sick with Dr Benjamin Bikman

Are the world's most common illnesses caused by insulin resistance? In this episode, Dr Benjamin Bikman joins us to discuss his best-selling book “Why We Get Sick”. He argues that insulin resistance is at the heart of the world's most prevalent diseases and that poor economic incentives have caused scientists to neglect this phenomenon to pursue unproductive avenues of research. Dr Bikman explains how insulin resistance impacts conditions ranging from diabetes to Alzheimer’s and

Aug 23, 2022 • 2:22:06

126. Staying Humble & Stacking Sats with Matt Odell

126. Staying Humble & Stacking Sats with Matt Odell

BTC veteran Matt Odell joins us to share his thoughts on the best ways to use bitcoin. We discuss different bitcoin custody options such as trusting third parties, hardware wallets, multisig, and paper wallets, and the advantages and trade-offs involved. What is the case for staying private on bitcoin, and what are the best tools available? What are the most common risks facing bitcoin holders? Will yield products on bitcoin go away or are they coming back? How do you plan for bitcoin inheritanc

Aug 16, 2022 • 2:14:10

125. Learning to Code with Amjad Masad

125. Learning to Code with Amjad Masad

Should you learn to code? Is coding for everyone? Can learning to code make you more employable? Does the value of coding decline in a world of artificial intelligence? Do intellectual property laws help advance computer engineering or hold it back? In this episode, Saifedean talks to Amjad Masad: CEO of leading coding platform Replit. They discuss how Amjad’s upbringing in Jordan led him into the world of programming, how he started Replit, how it grew from an open source project to a company v

Aug 9, 2022 • 1:55:01

124. Adventures in Late Stage Fiat: CFA Franc with Fodé Diop

124. Adventures in Late Stage Fiat: CFA Franc with Fodé Diop

How did the CFA franc come to be the common currency of 14 West and Central African nations? Who controls it and why did it suddenly lose half of its value in 1994? In this episode, we are joined by software engineer and founder of Bitcoin Developers Academy, Fodé Diop, for a discussion on the fascinating monetary history of West Africa. Fodé explains how the CFA franc has allowed France to maintain economic dominance in West Africa, how the 1994 devaluation affected his family, and why he is

Aug 2, 2022 • 1:52:48

123. Adventures in Late Stage Fiat: Libya with Nasr El-Hadi

123. Adventures in Late Stage Fiat: Libya with Nasr El-Hadi

In this seminar, learners at saifedean.com discuss the current state of the fiat monetary system as the world experiences the dollar strengthening and other fiat currencies weakening. Regular seminar attendee Nasr El-Hadi discusses the history and the current state of the Libyan monetary system, where the central bank has split into two central banks each issuing the same currency with a different signature, with hilarious and disastrous consequences. Find out what happens when fiat 'hard f

Jul 26, 2022 • 1:33:57

122. Can bitcoin fix renewables? With Dan Roberts

122. Can bitcoin fix renewables? With Dan Roberts

In this episode, CEO of bitcoin mining company Iris Energy Dan Roberts joins us to discuss whether bitcoin can (and should) help fix renewable energy. Dan explains the problems that intermittent wind and solar energy create for power grids, and how his company works to solve them through bitcoin mining. He and Saifedean discuss whether grids would be better off only using reliable energy sources, how bitcoin’s difficulty adjustment forces miners to become more efficient, and why Iris Energy ha

Jul 18, 2022 • 1:23:52

121. Is bitcoin dark money? with Giacomo Zucco

121. Is bitcoin dark money? with Giacomo Zucco

Bitcoin educator and investor Giacomo Zucco joins us to explain why he thinks bitcoin cannot be hard money unless it is dark money. We discuss: How dark is bitcoin given that its ledger of transactions is public, and given the recent identification of several hackers through chain analysis? Is bitcoin’s privacy overestimated by bitcoiners? What chance does the average user have at remaining anonymous? Does bitcoin need to be anonymous to remain secure? Can bitcoin survive government attack if

Jul 13, 2022 • 2:18:33

120. The Future of Stablecoins with Paolo Ardoino

120. The Future of Stablecoins with Paolo Ardoino

Has Saifedean changed his mind on stablecoins? After handling $7b of redemptions in 48 hours, has USDT proven its resilience? Could regulated fiat banks handle this level of redemption? What happens to stablecoins if their adoption continues to grow? Can they replace foreign central banks as dollar providers to the world? Will they become major holders of US Treasuries? How will central banks deal with stablecoins? Are stablecoins a gateway to bitcoin? Can USDT be built on top of bitcoin's

Jul 4, 2022 • 1:49:52

119. The Magic Money Tree - Interview With Isabel Oakeshott and James Melville

119. The Magic Money Tree - Interview With Isabel Oakeshott and James Melville

In this episode Saifedean joins Isabel Oakeshott and James Melville for an interview at the Speakeasy Podcast. They discuss why Saifedean decided to write The Bitcoin Standard, his views on the recent bitcoin price dip and the impact of the fiat “magic money tree” on society.ResourcesThe Speakeasy podcast on Apple Podcasts.Saifedean’s first book, The Bitcoin Standard available in 20 languages.Saifedean’s second book, The Fiat Standard available in English, Turkish, Spanish and French.All

Jun 28, 2022 • 54:15

118. The Islamic Case for Bitcoin

118. The Islamic Case for Bitcoin

In this interview with the Practical Islamic Finance podcast, Saifedean discusses Bitcoin from an Islamic perspective, and makes the case for why it is more compatible with Islamic Sharia law than government money. Whereas the creation of government money happens through the creation of interest-bearing debt which is forbidden in Islam, the creation of bitcoin is no different than the creation of a market commodity, with a competitive market for its production. Bitcoin's decentralization ma

Jun 13, 2022 • 1:25:37

117. The Problem with Interest with Tarek El Diwany (and Allen Farrington!)

117. The Problem with Interest with Tarek El Diwany (and Allen Farrington!)

Tarek El Diwany’s book “The Problem with Interest” has attracted attention from scholars of Islamic finance and bitcoiners alike, including Allen Farrington, whose newly published book, Bitcoin Is Venice, draws heavily on Tarek's work. In this episode, Saifedean hosts Tarek and Allen to talk about the morality of lending with interest, why the practice is prohibited in Islam, and how an economy would function without interest rates. They discuss how monetary systems that require the c

May 31, 2022 • 1:37:22

116. Bitcoin from First Principles, Saifedean interviewed by Lex Fridman

116. Bitcoin from First Principles, Saifedean interviewed by Lex Fridman

In perhaps his most comprehensive interview to date, Saifedean talks to Lex Fridman about the history of money, the foundations of economics, and why bitcoin represents a pathway to a more peaceful and prosperous world. Starting from Lex’s question “What is money?”, Saifedean draws on insights from his most recent book, The Fiat Standard, to take the listener on a four-hour historical journey. He explains how money emerged as a market good; why the gold standard developed in Britain and sp

May 23, 2022 • 4:17:43

115. The Pitfalls of the Fiat Standard: Marty Bent interviews Saifedean Ammous

115. The Pitfalls of the Fiat Standard: Marty Bent interviews Saifedean Ammous

Fiat money doesn't just affect economic exchange, its impact on society is much wider. In this episode, Marty Bent, host of the Tales from the Crypt Podcast, interviews Saifedean about the ways fiat money encourages negative societal impacts ranging from climate alarmism to soil degradation to poor diets. They focus on the widely accepted need to transition to from fossil fuels to “renewable” energy and how government funding of science encourages the publication of studies that predict

May 17, 2022 • 1:23:43

114. Why Bitcoin Changes Accounting with Darin Feinstein

114. Why Bitcoin Changes Accounting with Darin Feinstein

Most people think of bitcoin primarily as a form of money or store of value, but in this episode Darrin Feinstein argues that it also represents history’s most important accounting innovation. He explains why, as the world’s first incorruptible ledger, bitcoin allows us to remove fraud from the realm of accounting, and bring about a shift from “double-entry” to “triple-entry” bookkeeping. Darin and Saifedean discuss how the global accounting industry might differ in a world where bit

May 10, 2022 • 2:04:51

113. Saifedean demolishes Green Energy in Human Action Podcast

113. Saifedean demolishes Green Energy in Human Action Podcast

Can we eliminate the use of fossil fuels? Can electric cars replace gasoline cars? Is a transition to wind and solar energy possible? At what cost? What impact will a forced transition have on economic development? How do the costs of eliminating fossil fuels compare to the dangers of increased CO2 emissions? What evidence is there for a pending climate catastrophe? The Mises Institute's Jeff Deist and Bob Murphy host Saifedean for a fascinating discussion of these and many more questions!R

May 9, 2022 • 1:18:48

112. Who will build the roads? With Walter Block

112. Who will build the roads? With Walter Block

April 27th 2022.Without government who would build the roads? Should prostitution, speculating and price gouging be outlawed? In this episode Saifedean discusses these questions with eminent Austrian School economist Dr Walter Block. They cover fundamental issues in economics such as whether there is such a thing as a “public good”, whether economics is an empirical science, and whether it is ethical to outlaw “victimless crimes”. Dr Block also shares the story of he became a libertarian

May 4, 2022 • 1:31:24

111. Bitcoin and Monarchies with Prince Philip of Serbia

111. Bitcoin and Monarchies with Prince Philip of Serbia

March 28th 2022.What is the case for monarchy? Why are monarchies better at long-term thinking? Why do monarchies outcompete republics in protecting property rights, promoting peace, raising living standards, and protecting the value of money? Would a return to hard money bring back the age of monarchies? We discuss all these questions with HRH Prince Philip of Serbia, who became the first monarch to publicly announce being a bitcoiner. Their conversation touches on the story of the Karađorđev

Apr 11, 2022 • 1:47:29

110. Can bitcoin fix Canada? with Maxime Bernier

110. Can bitcoin fix Canada? with Maxime Bernier

March 22nd 2022.In a country dominated by statist politicians, what it is like to campaign for freedom, personal responsibility, and limited government? In this episode, Saifedean talks to leader of the People’s Party of Canada, Maxime Bernier about Canadian politics and whether bitcoin can protect Canadians from government overreach. They discuss Maxime’s journey into politics as a libertarian, why Canadian inflation is so high, and why Maxime supported recent protests by Canadian truckers.

Apr 1, 2022 • 53:29

109. Is CO2 the Climate Control Knob? with Tom Nelson

109. Is CO2 the Climate Control Knob? with Tom Nelson

March 21st 2022.Is earth too hot? Is the weather getting worse? Are we experiencing a climate crisis? Is CO2 the control knob for the earth's climate? Is climate science basic physics? Do all scientists agree on these questions? Tom Nelson is an independent researcher who has spent many years studying these questions in-depth. He joins us to give us a rigorously researched perspective that contradicts the hysterical groupthink in fiat academia and media. He and Saifedean discuss how fiat fu

Mar 28, 2022 • 1:51:15

108. A New World Monetary Order The ramifications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

108. A New World Monetary Order The ramifications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

March 17th 2022.After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the US confiscated the Russian central bank’s significant monetary reserves, and banned some Russian banks from the SWIFT network. Serious questions are being asked about the survival of the postwar dollar-based world monetary order. Will Russia, China, and other countries actually build an alternative international settlement system, after years of threatening to do so? Will global central banks stop accumulating US treasury bonds and repla

Mar 23, 2022 • 1:26:57

107. Deep Nutrition with Dr Cate Shanahan

107. Deep Nutrition with Dr Cate Shanahan

March 9th 2022.Saifedean hosts Dr Cate Shanahan to discuss her remarkable work on nutrition and the long term consequences of traditional foods and modern fiat foods. Cate's experience at medical school was powerless to stop her own health deteriorating, causing her to look at nutrition as a deeper cause of health problems, sending her down a rabbit hole to discover the horrors of modern seed oils, and the devastating damage caused by mainstream theories of health and nutrition, particularl

Mar 18, 2022 • 2:09:22

106. Fiat Money beyond economics, with Tom Woods

106. Fiat Money beyond economics, with Tom Woods

February 25th 2022.In this episode, Saifedean appears on The Tom Woods Show for a discussion on how the damage caused by fiat money extends beyond economics. Saifedean and Tom discuss why fiat money increases the power of governments and heightens societal time preference, disincentivising long-term planning. They also talk about the rise of “fiat mentality” and how societal attitudes have changed in areas such as diet, education and energy. They then discuss the “misery industry” of deb

Mar 10, 2022 • 57:51

105. Fiat Money and Debt Slavery with Tom Woods

105. Fiat Money and Debt Slavery with Tom Woods

February 24th 2021.In this episode, Saifedean appears on The Tom Woods Show for a discussion of fiat money and debt slavery. Saifedean and Tom talk about the role of government debt in the creation of fiat money; the recent freezing of bank accounts in the wake of Canadian protests, and why bitcoin improves on the shortcomings of gold. They then discuss how the fiat monetary system warps societal incentives by making debt accumulation a winning strategy.Resources:The Tom Woods Show official webs

Mar 9, 2022 • 42:12

104. Augmenting Bitcoin with Samson Mow

104. Augmenting Bitcoin with Samson Mow

In this episode, Saifedean talks to Samson Mow, outgoing CSO of Blockstream and CEO of Pixelmatic, about why we should be “augmenting” rather than trying to change the bitcoin network. They begin by discussing Blockstream projects such as the Liquid Network that extend the range of options available to bitcoin users, while accepting the network’s fundamental protocol rules. They also discuss Samson’s role as a prominent “small blocker” in the 2015-2017 “Blocksize War” and whethe

Mar 5, 2022 • 1:33:11

103. Islamic Finance and Bitcoin with Safdar Alam

103. Islamic Finance and Bitcoin with Safdar Alam

In this episode, Saifdean talks to Safdar Alam, CEO of investment firm Maydan Capital, about Islamic finance. Safdar starts by describing the basic principles of Islamic finance and the ethical justification for Islam’s prohibition on lending with interest. He and Saifedean then talk about how Islamic finance works in practice today; how it is mimicking the mainstream financial system; and the ways in which bitcoin might provide an ethical alternative to common practices often considered haram

Mar 1, 2022 • 1:50:36

102. Low Time Preference Aging with P.D. Mangan

102. Low Time Preference Aging with P.D. Mangan

In this episode, Saifedean talks to author and health coach P.D. Mangan about how to improve wellbeing and slow ageing through some simple diet and fitness practices. They discuss why humans have adapted to thrive on a meat-based and paleo diets, the flawed science used to support widely accepted government dietary guidelines, and why so many people fail in their attempts to lose weight, combat fatigue and improve their wellbeing. In the Q&A, P.D. answers questions on fasting, whether type I

Feb 17, 2022 • 2:04:26

101. Fiat markets with Lyn Alden

101. Fiat markets with Lyn Alden

In this epsisode Saifedean talks to economist and investor Lyn Alden about her views on the global macroeconomy. They start by discussing recent market turbulence in light of the Federal Reserve’s plans to tighten monetary policy, whether these plans are realisable, and what this will mean for consumer price inflation and the stock market. They then move on to a discussion of Lyn’s portfolio, her reasons for allocation across particular industries, and why she holds shares in silver mining compa

Jan 31, 2022 • 1:48:21

100: Explaining Bitcoin with Parker Lewis

100: Explaining Bitcoin with Parker Lewis

In this episode Saifedean talks to writer and head of business development at Unchained Capital Parker Lewis about his Gradually, Then Suddenly series. They start by discussing Parker’s career in traditional finance during the 2008 financial crisis, and how discovering Austrian economics and bitcoin helped him to truly understand the workings of global finance. They then talk about the arguments of some of Parker’s well-known articles on topics ranging from why bitcoin can’t be copied to w

Jan 23, 2022 • 1:59:57

99. How Fiat Money Works with Preston Pysh

99. How Fiat Money Works with Preston Pysh

In this episode investor Preston Pysh and Saifedean do a deep dive in Saifedean’s new book The Fiat Standard. They discuss why analysing the fiat monetary system through the lens of bitcoin can help readers understand the advantages, and numerous disadvantages, of the fiat system. They talk about how fiat partially solved the age-old problem of gold’s lack of saleability across space, and how this eventually led to gold’s capture by governments and its ultimate demonetization. They explain how t

Jan 8, 2022 • 1:12:55

98. Sound economics in an age of hysteria with Tom Woods

98. Sound economics in an age of hysteria with Tom Woods

In this episode Saifedean talks to author and Mises Institute fellow Tom Woods about the importance of sound economics in an age of Covid hysteria. They discuss their experiences studying at Columbia University, and the different paths they took to discovering Austrian Economics. They then move on to discussing how they became independent academics, operating outside of traditional institutions and how this gave them more of freedom of speech and allowed them to reach a larger audience. They als

Dec 30, 2021 • 1:43:21

97. Bitcoin Strategy with Michael Saylor

97. Bitcoin Strategy with Michael Saylor

This seminar hosts Microstrategy CEO and bitcoin mega-bull Michael Saylor to discuss the correct strategies for buying, holding, and promoting bitcoin. Michael explains what he sees as increasing regulatory clarity around bitcoin and increasing risk around altcoins, which it is becoming clear are digital securities, while bitcoin is digital property. We discuss his views on the adoption of bitcoin as legal tender in El Salvador, and whether it presents bitcoin as more of a currency than a proper

Dec 16, 2021 • 3:00:42

96. Sound Economics in a Confused World with Jeff Deist

96. Sound Economics in a Confused World with Jeff Deist

In this episode Saifedean talks to Jeff Deist, president of the Mises Institute: the leading think tank dedicated to spreading the ideas of the Austrian School of Economics. They discuss the mission of the Mises Institute, its origins, and how its approach to economics differs from other think tanks such as the Cato Institute. They also talk about the problems of modern empirical economics and how most mainstream economists have failed to articulate the “unseen” costs of government interventions

Dec 10, 2021 • 1:34:12

95. Q&A: is money debt? Can monopolists control bitcoin? How time preference fixes you

95. Q&A: is money debt? Can monopolists control bitcoin? How time preference fixes you

In this episode, Saifedean invites his newsletter subscribers to join a Q&A seminar normally only available to Saifedean.com members. He answers questions on whether money and debt are the same,  whether bitcoin whales or “monopolists” will gain too much power on the free market, the impact of energy trends on bitcoin mining, and the risks of holding bitcoin on an exchange. Participants also share their personal stories about how reading The Bitcoin Standard changed their life by lowering th

Dec 3, 2021 • 1:53:42

94. Plan B Passports with Katie The Russian

94. Plan B Passports with Katie The Russian

In this episode, Saifedean talks to Katie The Russian (Katie Ananina) about Plan B passports and how to navigate a world of Covid hysteria. Saifedean and Katie talk about “Flag Theory” and how obtaining multiple passports and residences can help sovereign individuals respond to restrictive government policies. They also talk about the arguments laid out in the book The Sovereign Individual and whether the rise of the microprocessor has led to a strengthening or weakening of government power.

Nov 25, 2021 • 1:27:33

93. The resilience of stock-to-flow with PlanB

93. The resilience of stock-to-flow with PlanB

In this episode, Saifedean invites back PlanB to back discuss the resilience of his stock-to-flow bitcoin pricing model in the face of global economic changes. They talk about the range of events that have impacted the bitcoin price since the model’s inception – Covid lockdowns, MicroStrategy, Elon Musk, China mining ban, El Salvador – and why the price has largely stayed within one standard deviation of the model’s baseline throughout. They also discuss institutional interest in bitcoin

Nov 20, 2021 • 1:59:37

92. The Fiat Standard book launch

92. The Fiat Standard book launch

In this Twitter Spaces discussion, Saifedean introduces his new book The Fiat Standard. Working through the chapters of the book, he discusses how the fiat monetary system works, why the Federal Reserve constitutes its “single node”, and how fiat is “mined” into existence through bank lending. He also talks about how the fiat monetary system impacts society in areas ranging from diet to energy to education. Saifedean then takes questions from Twitter users on The Sovereign Individual the

Nov 18, 2021 • 2:12:23

91. The Immaculate Conception: Bitcoin vs The Fiat Standard

91. The Immaculate Conception: Bitcoin vs The Fiat Standard

In this episode, Saifedean talks to author and public intellectual Jordan Peterson about how bitcoin solves the problems of The Fiat Standard. Saifedean starts by introducing the Austrian School of Economics, its key concepts such as “opportunity cost”, and how it differs from alternative schools. Saifedean and Jordan then move on to a discussion of the civilizing impact of hard money, why bitcoin is different from other cryptocurrencies, and why bitcoin mining changes the dynamics of the global

Nov 17, 2021 • 2:01:53

91. Why Bitcoin fixes The Fiat Standard with Jordan B. Peterson

91. Why Bitcoin fixes The Fiat Standard with Jordan B. Peterson

In this episode, Saifedean talks to author and public intellectual Jordan Peterson about how bitcoin solves the problems of The Fiat Standard. Saifedean starts by introducing the Austrian School of Economics, its key concepts such as “opportunity cost”, and how it differs from alternative schools. Saifedean and Jordan then move on to a discussion of the civilizing impact of hard money, why bitcoin is different from other cryptocurrencies, and why bitcoin mining changes the dynamics o

Nov 17, 2021 • 2:02:15

90. Climate Hysteria with Alex Epstein

90. Climate Hysteria with Alex Epstein

In this episode Saifedean invites back philosopher and energy expert Alex Epstein to talk about climate hysteria and the energy issues facing the world today. They discuss the ongoing COP26 talks in Glasgow and why those setting its agenda are driven by an anti-human philosophy. They also talk about emerging power shortages around the world and why these are caused by a government-led push towards unreliable energy. Alex explains why being opposed to human impact on the environment is equivalent

Nov 15, 2021 • 2:02:51

89. Disrupting the global payments industry with Jack Mallers

89. Disrupting the global payments industry with Jack Mallers

In this episode Saifedean talks to Jack Mallers, CEO of Strike, about how the Lightning Network is disrupting the global payments industry. Jack explains how international remittances work, why they are so costly and why the industry cannot compete with Lightning-based solutions. He and Saifedean then discuss how bitcoin is helping El Salvadorians transition from using cash to using bitcoin, whilst bypassing commercial banks. They also cover Jack’s role in helping to introduce Lightning tips t

Nov 11, 2021 • 1:59:40

88. Is bitcoin good money? A debate with Paul Frijters

88. Is bitcoin good money? A debate with Paul Frijters

In this episode Saifedean invites back Professor Paul Frijters of the London School of Economics to debate whether bitcoin is a good form of money. Saifedean makes the case for money as a market phenomenon, and argues that bitcoin has the scarcity, divisibility, fungibility and transportability that humans have historically valued in monies. Paul questions whether bitcoin mining is a zero-sum game and whether the fact that people hold bitcoin really demonstrates it has value. The debate touches

Nov 7, 2021 • 2:12:04

87. The Great Covid Panic with Paul Frijters

87. The Great Covid Panic with Paul Frijters

In this episode, Saifedean talks to London School of Economics Professor Paul Frijters about his book The Great Covid Panic. They talk about the role played by epidemiologists like Neil Fergusson in encouraging governments to pursue extreme lockdowns, and why mainstream economists failed to properly evaluate the opportunity costs of this policy. They discuss the damage lockdowns have caused and how societies were driven by crowd mentality to engage in largely ineffectual “Covid theatre” such

Oct 31, 2021 • 2:02:14

86. Layered Money with Nik Bhatia

86. Layered Money with Nik Bhatia

In this episode Saifedean talks to Nik Bhatia, author of Layered Money. They begin by discussing Nik’s first essays on bitcoin, The Time Value of Bitcoin and The Lightning Network Reference Rate, and why Nik thinks “Lightning banks” are on their way. They move on to talk about Nik’s book, starting with an overview of how “layered money” developed on top of gold through financial institutions, and how this eventually culminated in the emergence of a pure fiat financial system. Nik and

Oct 22, 2021 • 2:03:13

85. Hyperbitcoinization with Knut Svanholm

85. Hyperbitcoinization with Knut Svanholm

In this episode Saifedean talks to Knut Svanholm, author of Bitcoin: Sovereignty through mathematics and Bitcoin: Independence reimagined. They discuss what a “hyperbitcoinized” world might look like, to what extent it might reduce the need for human labor, and how quickly its economy might grow. Both Saifedean and Knut also talk about Austrian School economists Mises, Rothbard and Hoppe, and how key concepts in their writing – such as time preference and scarcity – can be applied to bitcoin. In

Oct 18, 2021 • 1:52:42

84. Hard money and time preference: Lecture at the Property & Freedom Society

84. Hard money and time preference: Lecture at the Property & Freedom Society

Lecture delivered on Sept 17, 2021, to the Property and Freedom Society in Bodrum, Turkey, at the invitation of Professor Hans Hermann Hoppe. In this lecture, Saifedean discusses the relationship between time and preference and hard money. Saifedean argues that the ability to hold a form of money that holds its value into the future reduces the uncertainty surrounding the future, leading to less discounting of the future and thus a lower time preference. The lowering of time preference is what a

Oct 13, 2021 • 41:56

83. Bitcoin Maximalism, Altcoins and Satoshi with Pete Rizzo

83. Bitcoin Maximalism, Altcoins and Satoshi with Pete Rizzo

October 4th 2021.In this episode Saifedean talks to bitcoin journalist Pete Rizzo about bitcoin maximalism, altcoins and Satoshi. They discuss objectivity in journalism, what constitutes a “neutral” stance on altcoins for journalists, and how bitcoin differentiates itself from other cryptocurrencies through its high degree of decentralization. They also discuss the role that Satoshi and his disappearance had in shaping today's bitcoin, and whether Satoshi was motivated by studying Austrian

Oct 7, 2021 • 2:08:56

82. Bitcoin fungibility is not essential

82. Bitcoin fungibility is not essential

In this episode, Saifedean takes questions from regular seminar attendees on bitcoin fungibility, bitcoin price models and central bank digital currencies. The discussion focusses on whether the ability of governments and private analysts to monitor on-chain bitcoin transactions poses a threat to its fungibility, and whether this matters. Saifedean also answers questions on how PlanB’s stock to flow model has so accurately predicted bitcoin price movements and what CBDCs have in common wit

Sep 18, 2021 • 51:44

82. Q&A seminar

82. Q&A seminar

In this episode, Saifedean takes questions from regular seminar attendees on bitcoin fungibility, bitcoin price models and central bank digital currencies. The discussion focusses on whether the ability of governments and private analysts to monitor on-chain bitcoin transactions poses a threat to its fungibility, and whether this matters. Saifedean also answers questions on how PlanB’s stock to flow model has so accurately predicted bitcoin price movements and what CBDCs have in common with the

Sep 18, 2021 • 52:20

81. Knowledge Entrepreneurship: an interview with mises.org

81. Knowledge Entrepreneurship: an interview with mises.org

In this interview with the Mises Institute's Economics for Business podcast, Saifedean discusses his entrepreneurial work on saifedean.com: what is the business model, why he decided to leave behind the malinvestment of academia and work independently, how bitcoin was instrumental in this move, the benefits of independent knowledge entrepreneurship, and why this is the beginning of a growing trend worldwide.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://c

Sep 12, 2021 • 51:26

80. Government Funding of Science with Terence Kealey

80. Government Funding of Science with Terence Kealey

In this episode Saifedean talks to Dr Terence Kealey, adjunct scholar at The Cato Institute, about government funding of science. They discuss the history of technological development including how the Industrial Revolution was able to take place in Britain at a time of limited government and no significant state support for science. They cover how western government involvement in science accelerated during the atmosphere of panic that followed the 1957 launch of Sputnik, and why the misguided

Sep 3, 2021 • 1:49:35

79. Would Hard Money Fail in a Recession?

79. Would Hard Money Fail in a Recession?

In this episode Saifedean talks to regular seminar attendees about some common criticisms of hard money made by inflationist economists, and why these criticisms represent a misunderstanding of why recessions happen and how they are resolved. The conversation touches on the reluctance of mainstream economists to address the causes of The Great Depression, why they mistakenly attribute its length to the inflexibility of the gold standard, and how Austrian Business Cycle Theory provides the only c

Aug 27, 2021 • 1:40:13

78. The Power of Online Learning with Jeff Davidson

78. The Power of Online Learning with Jeff Davidson

In this episode Saifedean talks to Jeff Davidson, Executive Director at Saylor Academy, about how online learning is disrupting traditional education. Jeff describes why he became interested in education and how he came to partner with Michael Saylor on developing Saylor Academy into one of the world’s leading online learning platforms. They discuss the limitations of traditional university education, why government involvement in education has led to bureaucratization and stifled innovation,

Aug 23, 2021 • 1:38:09

77. Fiat Education with Daniel Prince

77. Fiat Education with Daniel Prince

In this episode Saifedean continues his discussion on homeschooling and fiat education with Daniel Prince. They touch on whether homeschooling is just for the wealthy elite, what a forgotten 1917 book can tell us about the true purpose of state education, and why – when all costs are considered – private education and homeschooling are more cost-effective than state alternatives. To hear the first part of this conversation, check out episode #76 of The Bitcoin Standard Seminar.Related links:Suga

Aug 20, 2021 • 1:40:23

76. Homeschooling with Daniel Prince

76. Homeschooling with Daniel Prince

In this episode Saifedean talks to Daniel Prince – author of the book Choose Life and host of the Once BITten! podcast – about homeschooling. Daniel describes his experiences travelling around the world and homeschooling his four children, what he learnt along the way and how to avoid some common mistakes. He and Saifedean discuss the arguments in favour of non-traditional forms of education – drawing on the ideas of thinkers such as Ken Robinson, Naomi Fisher and Peter Gray – and why th

Aug 18, 2021 • 1:34:20

Saifedean and Michael Saylor on Austrian Economics and Saylor.org

Saifedean and Michael Saylor on Austrian Economics and Saylor.org

Saifedean is delighted to be offering a free introductory course on Austrian economics through Saylor.org, Michael Saylor's free online university. In this Twitter Spaces discussion, Michael and Saifedean discuss the course content, how the Austrian School’s approach to economics differs from the mainstream, and why it is best to study economics in the Austrian tradition. They also discuss the incredibly successful model of Saylor.org. The platform has registered almost a million students

Aug 11, 2021 • 1:10:55

75. The Carnivore Diet with Paul Saladino

75. The Carnivore Diet with Paul Saladino

In this episode Saifedean talks to Paul Saladino MD about meat eating and his book The Carnivore Code. They begin by discussing how transitioning from a vegan to a carnivore diet helped Paul to cure his eczema and why he now recommends others do the same. They cover why toxins are present in many commonly-eaten plants, what Paul learnt from studying the eating habits of the Hazda tribe, and whether fruit and honey have a place in a predominantly meat-based diet. They end by talking about the lim

Aug 4, 2021 • 1:54:19

75. The Carnivore Code with Paul Saladino

75. The Carnivore Code with Paul Saladino

In this episode Saifedean talks to Paul Saladino MD about meat eating and his book The Carnivore Code. They begin by discussing how transitioning from a vegan to a carnivore diet helped Paul to cure his eczema and why he now recommends others do the same. They cover why toxins are present in many commonly-eaten plants, what Paul learnt from studying the eating habits of the Hazda tribe, and whether fruit and honey have a place in a predominantly meat-based diet. They end by talking about the lim

Aug 4, 2021 • 1:52:59

74. The Real Drivers of Technological Progress

74. The Real Drivers of Technological Progress

In this episode Saifedean talks about popular misconceptions regarding scientific progress, focusing on aviation as a case study. He describes how the Wright brothers invented the first airplane in 1903 despite claims from scientific authorities of the time that human flight was impossible, and how commercial aircraft capabilities started to decline after the 1970s. Drawing on insights from the work of Terence Kealey, Saifedean describes how many other historical inventions – such as those of

Jul 31, 2021 • 1:22:30

73. Bitcoin and Time with Gigi

73. Bitcoin and Time with Gigi

In this episode Saifedean talks to software developer and author Gigi. They start by talking about Gigi’s book 21 Lessons: What I've Learned from Falling Down the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole, and why Gigi’s most important lesson is “you will not change bitcoin, but bitcoin will change you”. They move on to discuss the relationship between bitcoin and time. They cover how bitcoin solved the problem of reaching decentralized agreement on time and how bitcoin, as an unparalleled savings techno

Jul 30, 2021 • 1:47:00

Guest Episode: Mises Institute with Jeff Deist: The Fiat Standard

Guest Episode: Mises Institute with Jeff Deist: The Fiat Standard

Saifedean appearance on The Human Action podcast, hosted by Jeff Deist, President of Mises Institute. Quoted from the original description:Saifedean Ammous, famous for The Bitcoin Standard, has a remarkable new book detailing the effects of fiat money on virtually every aspect of society. In the tradition of Guido Hülsmann's The Ethics of Money Production, Ammous returns with The Fiat Standard. From a framework of Austrian economics, this book explains the sordid history of central banks s

Jul 23, 2021 • 1:00:19

72. Thank God for Bitcoin with Jimmy Song

72. Thank God for Bitcoin with Jimmy Song

In this episode Saifedean talks to bitcoin developer and author Jimmy Song about programming and Jimmy’s new book Thank God for Bitcoin, which explores bitcoin from a Christian perspective. They discuss how Jimmy’s Python coding skills helped him to get a job at a bitcoin company in 2013, and what benefits learning to code can bring to bitcoiners. In their discussion of Thank God for Bitcoin they cover how money affects our morality and time preference. They tackle questions such as whether

Jul 21, 2021 • 1:44:50

73. Guest Episode: Mises Institute with Jeff Deist: The Fiat Standard

73. Guest Episode: Mises Institute with Jeff Deist: The Fiat Standard

Saifedean appearance on The Human Action podcast, hosted by Jeff Deist, President of Mises Institute. Quoted from the original description:Saifedean Ammous, famous for The Bitcoin Standard, has a remarkable new book detailing the effects of fiat money on virtually every aspect of society. In the tradition of Guido Hülsmann's The Ethics of Money Production, Ammous returns with The Fiat Standard. From a framework of Austrian economics, this book explains the sordid history of central banks se

Jul 18, 2021 • 56:10

72. Guest Episode: Power Hour w/ Alex Epstein

72. Guest Episode: Power Hour w/ Alex Epstein

Saifedean's interview on Power Hour, hosted by Alex Epstein, author of The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, about how systematic government control--"fiat"--wreaks havoc in the realms, not just of currency, but of science, education, and energy.They cover:- How government control in the realm of ideas is treated as benign but is in fact incredibly dangerous.- The myth that leading universities such as Harvard, Yale, and Stanford are "private."- What freedom of scientific inquiry looks like, and how

Jul 18, 2021 • 1:10:37

Guest Episode: Power Hour w/ Alex Epstein

Guest Episode: Power Hour w/ Alex Epstein

Saifedean's interview on Power Hour, hosted by Alex Epstein, author of The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, about how systematic government control--"fiat"--wreaks havoc in the realms, not just of currency, but of science, education, and energy.They cover:- How government control in the realm of ideas is treated as benign but is in fact incredibly dangerous.- The myth that leading universities such as Harvard, Yale, and Stanford are "private."- What freedom of scientific inq

Jul 18, 2021 • 1:15:16

71. Fiat Nutrition with Nina Teicholz

71. Fiat Nutrition with Nina Teicholz

In this episode we host author Nina Teicholz to discuss healthy eating and the sorry state of fiat nutrition science. We begin with the corrupt scientific establishment’s treatment of Mary Enig, John Yudkin, and other great scholars who went against the dogma promoted by industrial food manufacturers. We further discuss dietary guidelines, why they came about, and how disastrously effective they have been at getting people the world over to abandon the foods of their ancestors in favor of the

Jul 15, 2021 • 2:00:21

70. The Future of Bitcoin Mining with Ben Gagnon

70. The Future of Bitcoin Mining with Ben Gagnon

In this episode Saifedean talks to Ben Gagnon, Chief Mining Officer at Bifarms, a Canadian bitcoin mining company that accounts for 1-2% of global hash power. Ben tells the story of how he became involved in bitcoin after missing an opportunity to buy 100 bitcoin for $70 in 2010. He and Saifedean discuss when it makes sense for people and companies to mine bitcoin, whether it’s a good idea to invest in bitcoin mining companies, and how events such as China’s recent mining clampdown will affect t

Jul 13, 2021 • 1:37:45

69. The Bitcoin Machine

69. The Bitcoin Machine

In this episode Saifedean talks to regular seminar attendees about why bitcoin operates like a machine. They discuss why – like a washing machine – bitcoin continues to serve people who use it regardless of whether they understand the mechanics of how it works, why bitcoin’s critics are analogous to luddites, and why money should be understood as a private market good, rather than a public good.Links referenced:@s2fmultiple on TwitterFor Ludwig von Mises’ definition of money as a medium

Jul 9, 2021 • 1:08:27

68. China’s Bitcoin Bans with Neil Woodfine

68. China’s Bitcoin Bans with Neil Woodfine

Saifedean's seminar is joined by Neil Woodfine, Head of Marketing at Unchained Capital, who lived and worked in the bitcoin industry in China since 2014. Neil talks about his experience navigating the unpredictable Chinese regulatory environment, how he views China’s recent ban on bitcoin mining in light of previous Chinese bitcoin policy, the implications for the bitcoin network, how Chinese miners adapt to these bans, and the state of bitcoin trading and payments in China in general.Links

Jul 4, 2021 • 1:12:20

67. Fake Invisible Catastrophes with Patrick Moore

67. Fake Invisible Catastrophes with Patrick Moore

In this episode Saifedean talks to Greenpeace co-founder and “drop out” Dr Patrick Moore about the misperceptions and hysteria surrounding climate change. They discuss the anti-human philosophy of modern environmentalist movements, the limitations of computer modelling as a means of making long-term climate forecasts and why there’s a case for actually increasing rather than decreasing human CO2 emissions. Saifedean and Patrick also touch on broader topics covered in Patrick’s book Fake

Jul 1, 2021 • 1:43:17

66. The Bullish Case for Bitcoin with Vijay Boyapati

66. The Bullish Case for Bitcoin with Vijay Boyapati

In this episode Saifedean is joined by Vijay Boyapati, author of one of the most widely known articles for bitcoin beginners: The Bullish Case for Bitcoin. In this wide-ranging discussion Saifedean and Vijay analyse bitcoin’s rise through their shared framework of the Austrian School of Economics. They discuss Vijay’s four frameworks for valuing bitcoin, how technology “hype cycles” can help us understand bitcoin’s price movements and why fiat economists like Paul Krugman are so keen t

Jun 27, 2021 • 1:53:02

65. Fiat Farming with Joel from Untapped Growth

65. Fiat Farming with Joel from Untapped Growth

In this week’s podcast Saifedean is joined by Joel, a bitcoiner from Virginia-based regenerative farming business Untapped Growth. Joel explains the damage done to soil by modern agriculture, and how it has its roots in rising time preference and increased short-termism fostered by inflationary monetary policy and government interventions in the food and land markets. Joel explains why low time preference regenerative cattle grazing can fix soil, and how many farmers in America are switchi

Jun 23, 2021 • 1:20:11

64. Fiat economic models

64. Fiat economic models

This seminar discusses the problems of economic modeling, using examples from environmental, energy, and macro economics. Saifedean explains how his graduate school experience trying to model energy markets led him to appreciate Mises' calculation problem and the problems of complex quantitative predictive models. What are the problems with attempting to quantify economic and environmental impacts of different fuels? Are the models being applied to bitcoin mining useful? As these absurd mod

Jun 20, 2021 • 1:11:46

63. Bitcoin efficiency and cost-benefit analysis

63. Bitcoin efficiency and cost-benefit analysis

We often hear bitcoin is a waste, but rarely will someone present a full accounting of all the costs and the benefits associated with bitcoin. In this seminar, based on a chapter from upcoming The Fiat Standard, Saifedean attempts a full accounting of the costs that go into making bitcoin work, from electricity to infrastructure, and compares them to the benefits bitcoin provides: appreciating savings, money transfer, and most importantly, obsoleting fiat money, with its massive costs. We estima

Jun 16, 2021 • 56:46

62. El Salvador on The Bitcoin Standard

62. El Salvador on The Bitcoin Standard

In this episode Saifedean talks to regular seminar attendees about El Salvador’s recent adoption of bitcoin as legal tender. They discuss how this is a test of the importance of legal tender laws for monetary choice, and the drawbacks of legal tender laws. Will this hasten bitcoin's adoption in daily transactions? Or will it encourage hodling? What impact would wider use of bitcoin have on El Salvador’s exports? Why are governments without their own currencies more likely to adopt bitcoin?

Jun 13, 2021 • 1:02:32

61. Why bitcoin can’t be controlled by councils

61. Why bitcoin can’t be controlled by councils

In today’s seminar Saifedean talks to regular seminar attendees about the Bitcoin Mining Council: a recently formed group of North American bitcoin miners that aims to “promote energy usage transparency [and] accelerate sustainability initiatives worldwide.” They discuss why centralized attempts to alter bitcoin are unlikely to succeed without broad community consensus, what we can learn from the proposed SegWit2x software upgrade of 2017, and why the claims of some popular green energy initiati

Jun 10, 2021 • 1:02:32

60. Bitcoin and the Rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies with Simon Dixon

60. Bitcoin and the Rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies with Simon Dixon

In this episode Saifedean talks to Bitcoin Angel investor Simon Dixon about central bank digital currencies and Bitcoin in the context of today’s economy. They cover why CBDCs represent a radical monetary reform that would give governments unprecedented surveillance power, how the IMF is struggling to find relevance, why Bitcoin represents a lifeboat during times of uncertainty, and why we’re living in the most exciting time in financial history. ResourcesSimon’s Emergency Broadcast - IMF

Jun 1, 2021 • 1:20:04

59. Bitcoin: The Most Islamic Form of Money? with Harris Irfan

59. Bitcoin: The Most Islamic Form of Money? with Harris Irfan

In today’s episode Saifedean talks to former investment banker and author of Heaven’s Bankers, Harris Irfan. They discuss Harris’ decades of experiences in Islamic finance and what sparked his interest in bitcoin as a Muslim. Harris explains why bitcoin might be the most sharia-compatible money, why the decentralized nature of bitcoin should be appealing to Muslims, and what Islamic scholars get wrong about bitcoin. We then discuss whether a hard free market money like bitcoin would make finance

May 27, 2021 • 1:23:31

58. Taxation, Bitcoin and the State with Dominic Frisby

58. Taxation, Bitcoin and the State with Dominic Frisby

In this episode Saifedean talks to libertarian author and comedian Dominic Frisby about the history of taxation, the rise of Bitcoin and whether we are moving towards a more or less statist world. They cover the story of how Dominic first found out about Bitcoin in December 2010, how voluntary taxation worked in ancient Greece, the rise of digital nomads, and whether land value tax represents the “least bad tax”.LinksNational Debt Clock of the United States: https://www.usdebtclock.org/Domin

May 24, 2021 • 1:23:26

57. Elon Musk: The Fiat Rockefeller

57. Elon Musk: The Fiat Rockefeller

In this episode Saifedean talks to regular seminar attendees about Elon Musk’s recent bitcoin comments, and what they teach us about him & his business empire. Saifedean compares Elon Musk to John D. Rockefeller – both the richest men in the world in their eras – and discusses the extent to which their innovations have had an impact on the lives of everyday people, to give us an idea of how fiat alters society. To become the richest man in the world, Rockefeller built the modern industrial w

May 20, 2021 • 1:01:06

56. Free Private Cities and Bitcoin with Rahim Taghizadegan

56. Free Private Cities and Bitcoin with Rahim Taghizadegan

In this episode Saifedean talks to Rahim Taghizadegan, the president of the Free Private Cities Foundation, and one of the few Austrian School economists still operating in Austria. They discuss the history of the Austrian School, the problems of modern fiat academia and why Rahim sees Bitcoin as an essential part of the monetary infrastructure that would support Free Private Cities. ResourcesThe Raven of Zurich: The Memoirs of Felix Somary: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Raven-Zurich-Memoirs-Felix-So

May 17, 2021 • 1:57:50

55. Is easy money good for exports?

55. Is easy money good for exports?

In today’s seminar Saifedean talks to regular attendees about whether increasing a nation’s exports should be seen as a desirable policy goal, and why countries that devalue their currencies don’t necessarily export more.The discussion focusses on the post-war experience of Germany and Switzerland and how these countries grew prosperous through maintenance of a strong currency.Books referenced during the discussion include:Gold Wars: The Battle Against Sound Money as Seen From a Swiss Pers

May 12, 2021 • 58:24

54. Bitcoin and the Global Economy with Lyn Alden

54. Bitcoin and the Global Economy with Lyn Alden

In this podcast Saifedean and Lyn discuss Bitcoin and trends taking place in the macroeconomy. Lyn starts by giving her view on the investment case for Bitcoin, PlanB’s Stock to Flow model, and whether Bitcoin can be characterized as a Ponzi scheme. They then move on to discuss global macroeconomic conditions and why Bitcoin represents a more attractive investment in a world where fiat currency supply expansion is accelerating. They touch on long-term debt cycles, 1970s stagflation, CBDCs and wh

May 9, 2021 • 1:43:55

53. Allen Farrington's adventures with Fiat Intellectuals

53. Allen Farrington's adventures with Fiat Intellectuals

Described by Jordan Peterson as "frighteningly smart", Allen Farrington is a member of saifedean.com who has written some excellent essays on bitcoin, and also spent an enormous amount of time studying the work of various fiat intellectuals, so you don't have to. He joins us for a deep dive into why fiat intellectuals have such a hard time understanding bitcoin, why it triggers them so much, and whether there is anything important or profound in the ramblings of angry fiaters like

May 4, 2021 • 2:52:43

52. What is CPI good for?

52. What is CPI good for?

Saifedean and seminar regular Peter Young discuss what price indeces such as CPI tell us about inflation. They discuss whether ageing demographics lead to inflation or deflation, whether inflation measurements are even theoretically possible, and the historical failure of central bank attempts to manage the economy based on price index data. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean

May 1, 2021 • 1:10:47

51. The Global Bond Market and Bitcoin with Greg Foss

51. The Global Bond Market and Bitcoin with Greg Foss

Experienced high-yield credit trader Greg Foss joins Saifedean Ammous for a discussion on why bond investors should own Bitcoin. They talk about why Bitcoin represents insurance against sovereign debt defaults, how Greg’s values Bitcoin using data from the Credit Default Swap markets, and why those same markets suggest that Canada’s official credit rating is too high.Greg makes reference to:This table showing the implied default risk of different countries based on CDC markets: http://www.wo

Apr 28, 2021 • 2:02:49

50. Precautionary principle & mass hysteria

50. Precautionary principle & mass hysteria

We compare the precautionary principle approach of obsessing over avoiding one negative outcome to the economic way of thinking, which entails examining the seen and unseen consequences of each action, and is a much more sane, safe, and intelligent way of approaching complex issues. We examine two contemporary episodes of global mass hysteria to see how dangerously reckless and counterproductive using the precautionary principle is. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, ac

Apr 22, 2021 • 1:26:54

49. Can electric cars save the planet?

49. Can electric cars save the planet?

We discuss the economics of electric cars, and what the heavy subsidies they receive tell us about their future potential. Will they save earth from CO2 emissions? Is eliminating emissions possible? Is it even desirable? Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersa

Apr 19, 2021 • 1:46:18

48. The oportunity cost of fiat

48. The oportunity cost of fiat

In this seminar, we apply the economic way of thinking to figure out the opportunity cost of a century of fiat money. How would the world look like if it had hard money over the past century? What would be the impacts on capital accumulation, international trade, poverty alleviation? Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKI

Apr 16, 2021 • 1:30:12

47. Fiat food

47. Fiat food

In this episode we discuss the link between fiat money and fiat food, based on the latest chapter from The Fiat Standard, available to subscribers on saifedean.com. We discuss: fiat's encouragement of high time preference thinking causing soil depletion and bad food choices; why fiat governments heavily subsidize fiat foods to make inflation look better; and how a hard monetary standard incentivizes eating real food and regenerating soil. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast s

Apr 13, 2021 • 33:33

Guest Episode on Tom Woods Show: Bitcoin, Present and Future

Guest Episode on Tom Woods Show: Bitcoin, Present and Future

I joined Tom Woods to discuss current trends in Bitcoin, whether it’s in a “bubble,” what its advantages are, what the future may hold, and why all of this should matter to libertarians. THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKITThe Bitcoin Standard Toolkit is a selection of the Bitcoin services I recommend to readers and learners on saifedean.com, as they upgrade from The Fiat Standard to The Bitcoin Standard.NYDIG  NYDIG is a leading full-service financial services firm dedicated to Bitcoin, applying instit

Apr 11, 2021 • 38:06

46. Debate: are precious metals being demonetized?

46. Debate: are precious metals being demonetized?

Peter Young hosts a debate between Saifedean and gold investor Mark Valek on the monetary status of precious metals. Has bitcoin obsoleted gold as money? Is gold being demonetized? Do gold's uses in jewellery and industry help or hinder its monetary status?  Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - htt

Apr 8, 2021 • 1:28:30

45. Bitcoin's energy consumption

45. Bitcoin's energy consumption

We discuss the economics of energy, based on the chapter on the topic in my Principles of Economics textbook, which is available to subscribers on saifedean.com. What is the economic rationale for consuming energy? How has energy use increased the value of human time, helped end slavery, and improved living standards? What does this teach us about bitcoin's energy consumption? What are the real costs of low-energy alternatives to bitcoin? Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast s

Apr 5, 2021 • 1:28:45

44. The economics of banning bitcoin

44. The economics of banning bitcoin

We look at the economic problems of cracking down on bitcoin, and how that's working out for governments trying it. What can we learn from prohibition of drugs & alcohol? Will India's recent ban on bitcoin be as big a historic mistake as staying on the silver standard in the nineteenth century? Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.TH

Apr 2, 2021 • 48:13

43. Bitcoin and market efficiency

43. Bitcoin and market efficiency

Are markets efficient? How do we think of this question from an Austrian perspective? We discuss how the absence of constants in economics has always been the problem with all quantitative approaches to economic questions, and what bitcoin means for this. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nyd

Mar 29, 2021 • 1:15:02

Debating Professor Hanke on Bitcoin's value

Debating Professor Hanke on Bitcoin's value

Professor Steve Hanke has many decades of experience studying currencies and fighting inflation, but does not see value in bitcoin. He joins Saifedean and Hong Fang, the CEO of OKCoin, to discuss Bitcoin's value, whether bitcoin has intrinsic value, if bitcoin is just a speculative bubble, and if a currency board would work for a digital currency. THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.

Mar 25, 2021 • 55:06

42. The Fiat Standard, Chapters 4-7

42. The Fiat Standard, Chapters 4-7

In this seminar we discuss chapters 4 to 7 from my book The Fiat Standard, the forthcoming sequel to The Bitcoin Standard, available to subscribers on saifedean.com. How does the fiat standard work internationally? We look at how mining fiat by lending it incentivizes international financial institutions, how it shapes international politics and the domestic politics of developing countries, and how it has prevented economic growth in poor countries. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in po

Mar 22, 2021 • 43:41

41. Can bitcoin obsolete bonds?

41. Can bitcoin obsolete bonds?

As insurance industry giants begin to enter the bitcoin space, we discuss the implications for bitcoin’s proposition as a store of value. Will the satoshi rate become the new risk-free rate? Are there any good reasons for bonds to exist in a world in which bitcoin works? What is the case for holding gold in a bitcoin world?Links:NYDIG Announces Appointment of New York Life Chairman and CEO Ted Mathas to its Board of DirectorsNYDIG Raises $200 Million from Strategic PartnersInstitutional Bitcoin

Mar 18, 2021 • 50:01

40. Dr. Shawn Baker on Meat, Fiat Foods, and Bitcoin

40. Dr. Shawn Baker on Meat, Fiat Foods, and Bitcoin

This week we host the poster child for carbohydrate deficiency, carnivore elite athlete, orthopedic surgeon, author, and bitcoiner Dr. Shawn Baker! We discuss Shawn's personal experience as an athlete, and his professional experience as a surgeon, on the carnivore diet, the rationale for eating meat-only, the health benefits, and why dietary interventions are far more effective than public health interventions. We also ask Shawn's views on sourcing meat, the environmental impact of mea

Mar 14, 2021 • 1:24:57

39. The Shitcoin Standard

39. The Shitcoin Standard

This week we discuss: What are shitcoins good for? Can shitcoins help bitcoin scale? Do shitcoins take market share from bitcoin, or from each other? Plus, find out why backing gold with bitcoin is far more likely than backing bitcoin with gold! Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyph

Mar 9, 2021 • 1:06:15

38. Bitcoin and fiat debt

38. Bitcoin and fiat debt

Should you borrow fiat to buy bitcoin? Is it better to sell bitcoin or borrow against it? In this seminar we discuss optimal fiat strategies for bitcoiners, and the risks involved, based on Michael Saylor's comments in seminar 34, and the early chapters of The Fiat Standard. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPON

Mar 4, 2021 • 1:10:10

37. Art on The Bitcoin Standard

37. Art on The Bitcoin Standard

In this seminar we are joined by Stephen Chow, founder of Chow Art Fund, whose mission is to embrace the bitcoin standard in order to sponsor living artists to create masterpieces, and @FractalEncrypt, an artist who has produced a magnificent bitcoin full node sculpture. We discuss my book, The Bitcoin Standard, and how its discussion of time preference was influential in their artistic journeys; how they see art evolving in a bitcoin world; and the problem with "art on blockchain" non

Feb 27, 2021 • 1:16:23

36. Michael Saylor, stock-to-flow, and praxeology

36. Michael Saylor, stock-to-flow, and praxeology

In this podcast we discussed last week seminar with Microstrategy CEO Michael Saylor. We go over his strategy for buying bitcoin and wether it works for everyone. Then we discuss wether his actions and analysis contradict the bitcoin stock to flow model. Finally, we move on to discuss how we can reconcile the stock to flow model with praxeology and the Austrian economics we cover in our courses on saifedean.com Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s cou

Feb 24, 2021 • 1:16:18

35. An Austrian in Pyongyang!

35. An Austrian in Pyongyang!

In this podcast we talk to Peter Young, a regular attendee of our seminars and student of Austrian economics, who has spent a lot of time traveling to North Korea. Peter gives us his perspective on the communist economic system and how it functions, through the lens of the Austrian economics.You can follow Peter on Twitter using the handle @petermiyoung.His Medium page contains a list of his threads on economics.Books ReferencedAndrei Lankov – The Real North Korea (2013)Paul French – North K

Feb 20, 2021 • 1:17:46

34. Michael Saylor on The Fiat Standard

34. Michael Saylor on The Fiat Standard

We are rejoined by Microstrategy CEO Michael Saylor, who has read the first part of The Fiat Standard and shares some fascinating feedback on it, including how to think of time preference and bitcoin. We also discuss Bitcoin for Corporations, the conference Microstrategy organized, and how he sees the bitcoin corporate wave advancing. What are the assets obsoleted by bitcoin? What are Michael's mental models for thinking about bitcoin's price, his thoughts on price prediction models, a

Feb 16, 2021 • 2:14:34

33. Stock-to-flow: a deeper look

33. Stock-to-flow: a deeper look

In this seminar, we look closely at the concept of stock-to-flow, comparing it across bitcoin, gold, silver, other metals, and altcoins. We go over the data from The Bitcoin Standard, and look at more recent numbers for silver, and explain why attempts to monetize silver and platinum failed, why mining asteroids would not eliminate gold’s monetary role, and what actually could do it. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of

Feb 10, 2021 • 1:07:44

32. Anarchy in Health

32. Anarchy in Health

How would the free market have handled a respiratory illness? After a year of evidence, including my personal experience with the illness, we discuss the effectiveness of individual and public health precautions and interventions.We examine the difference in approach through the lens of Mises' calculation problem. What economic problems face public health authorities, and what would we have done without them?We are also re-joined by Philipp Bagus, who has just published a paper on the polit

Feb 7, 2021 • 1:23:22

31. In Defense of Deflation with Philipp Bagus

31. In Defense of Deflation with Philipp Bagus

This week we host Philipp Bagus, the economist who wrote the definitive Austrian treatment of deflation, In Defense of Deflation. We discuss the history of anti-deflation thought in economics, the different kinds of deflation, the consequences of deflation, and whether this is a problem for bitcoin. We also discuss Philipp's views on bitcoin, as well as his work on the Euro. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his fort

Feb 2, 2021 • 1:22:09

30. Gamestop, deflation, and Q&A

30. Gamestop, deflation, and Q&A

In this week's seminar we discuss reddit's attack on hedge funds by buying Gamestop stock. How the analysis of hard money in The Bitcoin Standard can help us understand why these short-squeezes will be self-defeating everywhere except with bitcoin, because of its unique Number Go Up technology. We also discuss deflation, monarchy, and more fun! Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becomin

Jan 30, 2021 • 59:19

29. Entrepreneurship in the Austrian tradition, with Per Bylund

29. Entrepreneurship in the Austrian tradition, with Per Bylund

We are joined by Austrian-school economist Per Bylund to discuss entrepreneurship as studied in the Austrian school tradition, and how and why the treatment of this topic differs from mainstream schools of thought. Per is a Fellow of the Mises Institute and Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship & Records-Johnston Professor of Free Enterprise in the School of Entrepreneurship in the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast se

Jan 29, 2021 • 1:10:07

28. Intellectual Property & Patents with Stephan Kinsella and Jed Grant

28. Intellectual Property & Patents with Stephan Kinsella and Jed Grant

Stephan is a patent autorney and Libertarian scholar, from whom I’ve learned a lot over the years. Although he is not an economist, he has made a very important contribution to economics by providing the best alaboration of the case against intellectual property.I highly recommend his paper “Against Intellectual Property”, which I taught in my ECO12 class. Jed Grant is CEO of KYC3.com and founder of OpenCryptoAlliance, which is attempting to help fight patent trolls in the bitcoin space. W

Jan 26, 2021 • 59:35

27. The Underlying Technology Behind Fiat Standard

27. The Underlying Technology Behind Fiat Standard

Saifedean discusses chapters 3 and 4 of The Fiat Standard with subscribers. These foundational chapters explain how the fiat system functions with analogy to Bitcoin, studying central banks as nodes and examining their core functions, explaining how lending in fiat is the equivalent of mining in bitcoin, how it translates to supply issuance, and how to understand price inflation in fiat. Join saifedean.com to receive new chapters as they're written, before publication! Enjoyed this episode?

Jan 22, 2021 • 1:23:37

26. Is this bull market different? With Preston Pysh

26. Is this bull market different? With Preston Pysh

In this seminar we are joined by Preston Pysh, an investor and podcaster who has produced excellent thought-provoking research on bitcoin. We discuss Preston's journey from value investor to bitcoiner, and how he bridges his Warren Buffet background with being a bitcoiner. We also discuss his fascinating mental model for thinking about bitcoin bull runs, and whether this bull run will be similar to previous ones in being followed by a big crash, or if this time will be different. Enjoyed th

Jan 18, 2021 • 1:53:20

25. Economics of time and time preference, from Principles of Economics

25. Economics of time and time preference, from Principles of Economics

Description: Discussion of the economics of time, based on chapter 3 in Saifedean's forthcoming textbook, Principles of Economics. Why is time the ultimate resource, and how does money affect time preference. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OK

Jan 11, 2021 • 59:18

24. Why bitcoin's price matters, and Bitcoin as a settlement network

24. Why bitcoin's price matters, and Bitcoin as a settlement network

In today's seminar, we discuss why bitcoin's price matters, what bitcoin skeptics get wrong about it, and what it means to the success of the network. We also discuss the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's new guidance allowing banks to use public blockchains as settlement infrastructure, and how it agrees with The Bitcoin Standard's thesis. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcomi

Jan 6, 2021 • 1:06:55

23. Bitcoin in Lebanon with Thomas Semaan

23. Bitcoin in Lebanon with Thomas Semaan

Thomas Semaan is an ex-student of Saifedean who has been active in the Lebanese bitcoin scene. He joins us to tell us about the Lebanese fiat crisis, how bitcoin has helped him and other bitcoiners, and compare its effectiveness to political activism and delusions of reform.Bitcoin Du Liban website and TG group.Thomas's blog. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member

Jan 2, 2021 • 1:31:23

22. Is Trading Bullshit, with Tone Vays

22. Is Trading Bullshit, with Tone Vays

We are joined by Bitcoin trader and analyst Tone Vays, to discuss professional trading, amateur trading, bitcoin trading, and the likely course of the bitcoin bull market. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https:/

Dec 31, 2020 • 1:50:32

21. Central Bank Digital Currencies, the Small Reset, and was Hayek a shitcoiner?

21. Central Bank Digital Currencies, the Small Reset, and was Hayek a shitcoiner?

In today’s seminar we discuss Central Bank Digital Currencies and what they mean for Bitcoin. What are the likely contours of a new global monetary system, in the wake of the global economic crises? Finally we examine Hayek’s proposal for competing currencies and whether it makes him a shitcoiner. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCO

Dec 26, 2020 • 1:37:02

Saifedean Ammous on the Rich Dad Radio Show with Robert Kiyosaki

Saifedean Ammous on the Rich Dad Radio Show with Robert Kiyosaki

Gold became money as determined by the free market because of its properties—scarcity. But with the invention of Bitcoin, we are now seeing a historical event that will never be repeated. Bitcoin’s characteristics make it a direct competitor to the central banks because of its absolute scarcity, resistance to theft and confiscation, and the system that it’s built upon prevents it from being shut down.Saifedean Ammous, economist and author of The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternat

Dec 23, 2020 • 1:50:32

20. Macroeconomic outlook from Austrian economics framework with Russell Lamberti

20. Macroeconomic outlook from Austrian economics framework with Russell Lamberti

This week we are joined by Russell Lamberti, macroeconomic analyst from the Austrian School, to discuss the global macro outlook, and how bitcoin fits in. Russell is on Twitter on @RussLamberti Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okc

Dec 21, 2020 • 1:32:17

The Fiat Standard - Chapter 1 Read by Guy Swann

The Fiat Standard - Chapter 1 Read by Guy Swann

The Fiat Standard - Chapter 1 Read by Guy Swann"For the reader who has become familiar with the operation of bitcoin, a good way to understand the operation of fiat is by drawing analogy to the operation of bitcoin using concepts like mining, nodes, balances, and proof of work. My aim is to explain the operation and engineering structure of the fiat monetary system and how it operates, in reality, away from the naive romanticism of governments and banks who have benefited from this system f

Dec 21, 2020 • 28:20

19. Microstrategy's speculative attack & bitcoin bubbles

19. Microstrategy's speculative attack & bitcoin bubbles

In today's seminar we discuss Microstrategy's latest issuance of notes to finance more purchases of bitcoin, and what it tells us about the state of fiat markets and bitcoin. We also discuss bitcoin price bubbles, and how they relate to halvings and the stock-to-flow ratio. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/

Dec 17, 2020 • 1:09:00

Stephan Livera Podcast Discussion on the Fiat Standard

Stephan Livera Podcast Discussion on the Fiat Standard

Saifedean joins Stephan to discuss the underlying technology behind The Fiat Standard, how it operates, and what bitcoin can teach us about how the fiat system functions! THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/

Dec 16, 2020 • 1:09:40

18. Deflation with Jeff Booth

18. Deflation with Jeff Booth

Jeff Booth is a long-time leader in the tech industry and the founder and ex-CEO of BuildDirect, who recently wrote The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation Is the Key to an Abundant Future. He joins us to discuss inflation and deflation, why deflation is the natural state of markets, and how a hard money like bitcoin fixes much of what is wrong with today's world. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming book

Dec 10, 2020 • 1:35:03

17. Stock-to-flow with Plan B

17. Stock-to-flow with Plan B

PLanB is the pseudonym of a Dutch money manager and quantitative analyst who has produced a numerical modelling of bitcoin's price based on its stock-to-flow ratio, after reading about it in The Bitcoin Standard. He joins us to discuss his model, why he thinks it holds so well, what he expects to happen to the model long term, and what problems the model has.Find out more on PlanBTC.com. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapt

Dec 8, 2020 • 1:54:00

16. Wholesome hydrocarbons with Alex Epstein

16. Wholesome hydrocarbons with Alex Epstein

Alex Epstein is the author of The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, and the founder of the Center for Industrial Progress. He joins us to discuss his work on the importance of energy, and in particular fossil fuels.Center for Industrial ProgressThe Moral Case for Fossil Fuels Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG

Dec 4, 2020 • 1:39:19

15. Bitcoin mining with Stephen Barbour

15. Bitcoin mining with Stephen Barbour

In today's seminar we host Stephen Barbour, founder and CEO of Upstream Data, Inc. We discuss Upstream's unique products which allow for mining bitcoin off of methane gas that cannot be sold economically otherwise. We also discuss the economics of Bitcoin mining, the difficulty adjustment, and different energy sources.Upstream Data's website. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by beco

Nov 28, 2020 • 58:09

14. The Fiat Standard

14. The Fiat Standard

In today's seminar, Saifedean discusses his new book The Fiat Standard, on which he has been working for two years! You can read the first chapter, and sign up to receive a new chapter every week, on saifedean.com! Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersaf

Nov 24, 2020 • 1:08:45

13. With Robert Breedlove

13. With Robert Breedlove

This week, we host Robert Breedlove, one of the sharpest minds thinking and writing about the deeper implications of bitcoin. We discuss Robert's work on the parallels between the number zero and bitcoin, how bitcoin is digital alchemy, fiat money and slavery, and bitcoin as our most brilliant idea.Robert blogs on breedlove22.medium.comHis Twitter account is: @Breedlove22 Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthco

Nov 18, 2020 • 1:13:05

12. James Todaro MD on Fiat Medicine

12. James Todaro MD on Fiat Medicine

We are joined by Dr. James Todaro MD to discuss fiat medicine and fiat science, and the free market alternative he is pursuing. James is a bitcoiner and medical doctor who conducted highly important research this year, and saw it censored and attacked by media and scientific authorities.James later helped uncover a completely fraudulent article based on fabricated data published in The Lancet. Six months from its publication, we reflect to see what this study and its retraction teach us about fi

Nov 11, 2020 • 1:10:45

11. Bitcoin's Number Go Up & Coronahysteria

11. Bitcoin's Number Go Up & Coronahysteria

In today's seminar we begin by discussing bitcoin's price rise light and how the analysis in The Bitcoin Standard has held up since then. We then move on to discussing Coronahysteria and how so many otherwise reasonable people have been scared into believing ridiculous hysterical nonsense. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN

Nov 7, 2020 • 1:54:28

10. Coronahysteria with Jordan Schachtel

10. Coronahysteria with Jordan Schachtel

In this seminar we are joined by Jordan Schachtel, an investigative reporter who has covered the global coronahysteria crisis from its genesis, and proven one of the very few people who has thought and written about it rationally. Jordan discusses the lack of evidence for the interventions being presented as the cutting edge of science. He shares his investigations into some of the leading alarmists and the incoherence of their hysterical messages. He discusses the origin of the hysteria and the

Oct 31, 2020 • 1:38:52

9. Bitstein on Bitcoin, Meat, and Arctic Carnivore Diets

9. Bitstein on Bitcoin, Meat, and Arctic Carnivore Diets

In this seminar we host Michael Goldstein, @bitstein, of the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute. We discuss our two favorite topics: bitcoin and meat. Michael curated justmeat.co a page with very rich resources on meat, including the amazing story of Arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson.We are also fortunate to have among our attendees in the seminar Timothy Allen, filmmaker, adventurer, and photographer who has spent years traveling with nomadic tribes in the Arctic and worked on the BBC's Human

Oct 24, 2020 • 2:09:27

8. Is Bitcoin democratic? Debate with Alex Gladstein

8. Is Bitcoin democratic? Debate with Alex Gladstein

We are joined this week by Stephan Livera who moderates a debate between Saifedean and Alex Gladstein, of the Human Rights Foundation, on the question of whether bitcoin is a democratic technology.Alex has written on how bitcoin can protect free speech.Articles and Books mentioned in the episode:Hoppe: Democracy: The God That FailedWhy Monarchies Rule for standards of living Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcomi

Oct 17, 2020 • 1:43:54

7. How To Grill A Steak and Quit Fiat Food

7. How To Grill A Steak and Quit Fiat Food

After five years of eating nothing but meat, Saifedean explains everything he learned about how to grill a steak, and why to grill it. Being well-nourished with meat is the best way to avoid getting addicted to highly-addictive processed junk.In this week's seminar, Saifedean discusses the most important things he learned about sourcing and preparing meat to stay healthy, as well as some of the most relevant readings that have shaped his thinking on this topic, and the connection between fi

Oct 12, 2020 • 1:56:05

6. Running numbers on bitcoin supply with Pierre Rochard

6. Running numbers on bitcoin supply with Pierre Rochard

We are joined this week by Pierre Rochard, of the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute, to talk about:The fixed supply of bitcoinHow bitcoin differs from other moneys The significance of having a supply that can be verified cheaplyThe importance of savingsThe difference between savings and investmentsBitcoinAcks: Pierre's new initiative for open source financing of bitcoin developmentSome of my favorite articles by Pierre:The Bitcoin Central Bank's Perfect Monetary PolicyEnd the Fed, Hoard Bitco

Oct 2, 2020 • 1:41:18

Dr. Saifedean Ammous on his Upcoming Economics Textbook - Human Action Podcast

Dr. Saifedean Ammous on his Upcoming Economics Textbook - Human Action Podcast

Professor Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, is in the midst of writing a new textbook titled Principle of Economics. But he's writing it in open-source form: drafting, revising, and sharing the manuscript with his online students as the book is created. And unlike most lousy college economics textbooks, his offering is rooted in Austrian theory and contains numerous references to Menger, Böhm-Bawerk, Mises, Rothbard, and Hoppe. Academia is changing, and the way we learn is r

Sep 30, 2020 • 46:07

5. Michael Saylor & Microstrategy adopt The Bitcoin Standard

5. Michael Saylor & Microstrategy adopt The Bitcoin Standard

In this seminar we host Michael Saylor, CEO of Microstrategy, the publicly traded company that announced it was making bitcoin its primary treasure reserve asset, and purchasing 38,250 BTC (~$425m). Saylor explains how this was a deliberate decision to put the company on a Bitcoin Standard.Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD

Sep 25, 2020 • 1:48:09

Bitcoin Fixes This #5 - Saifedean Ammous on Off Chain with Jimmy Song

Bitcoin Fixes This #5 - Saifedean Ammous on Off Chain with Jimmy Song

Saifedean Ammous is the author of The Bitcoin Standard. We talk about the university system, how money has made it highly inefficient and how the internet is routing around it. Saifedean also tells us about how government money has made colleges into ineffective research institutions, how PhD students are abused as cheap labor and how competition will ultimately help everyone. THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoi

Sep 22, 2020 • 1:03:02

4. Microstrategy announcement of allocating $425M into Bitcoin

4. Microstrategy announcement of allocating $425M into Bitcoin

Seminar 4 with Dr. Ammous for September 17, 2020Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/

Sep 18, 2020 • 55:05

Economics, Energy, and Bitcoin w/ Alex Epstein & Saifedean Ammous

Economics, Energy, and Bitcoin w/ Alex Epstein & Saifedean Ammous

In this episode of Power Hour by Alex Epstein, author of The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, interviews Dr. Saifedean Ammous, economist and author of "The Bitcoin Standard."Alex and Dr. Ammous discuss a wide range of topics, including:How Ammous got interested in energy economics.What Ammous learned studying the economics of biofuels.Why it’s crucial to think of time as the most important resource.How energy relates to time.How economists tend to undervalue energy - and what Ammous is d

Sep 15, 2020 • 1:23:31

3. Bitcoin Difficulty Adjustment

3. Bitcoin Difficulty Adjustment

The Bitcoin Standard Podcast Seminar 3, September 10, 2020In this seminar we discuss bitcoin's difficulty adjustment, what I view as the secret sauce that makes bitcoin work! Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl -

Sep 11, 2020 • 1:29:57

2. Economics of Energy

2. Economics of Energy

This seminar focuses on the economics of energy. How does the economic way of thinking help us understand the energy market, and recent events like the California blackouts. I discuss the content of the economics of energy chapter in my forthcoming textbook, Principles of Economics, and how marginal analysis can help us understand the limitations of unreliable energy sources, as well as the world's continued reliance on hydrocarbons for energy.Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podc

Sep 4, 2020 • 1:27:54

Saifedean Ammous on Why Bitcoin is the Most Advanced Form of Money

Saifedean Ammous on Why Bitcoin is the Most Advanced Form of Money

Saifedean Ammous is an economist and the author of The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking, which has been translated into 20 languages. In this episode, he discusses:the basic tenets of Austrian economics and why it is the only school where Bitcoin is possiblehistorical examples of currencies and how they lost their monetary valuethe stock-to-flow model and how Bitcoin fits into that modelthe three functions, or descriptive properties, of money and why Bitcoin ful

Aug 31, 2020 • 1:08:57

1. Monarchy and Democracy

1. Monarchy and Democracy

Main points on Monarchy vs Democracy:1. Time preference2. Security of property3. War4. Democracy has perverse selection5. Democracy legitimates government6. Kings don't owe anybody anything7. Rise of civilizations under monarchyRelevant quote from Hoppe: "Traditional monarchies only resemble dictatorships superficially. Instead, dictatorships are a regular outgrowth of mass democracy. Lenin, Stalin, Hitler, and Mao were distinctly democratic rulers as compared to the former Emperors of

Aug 22, 2020 • 1:22:02

Plan B & Saifedean Ammous – Bitcoin S2FX, S2F, and Evolution From Collectible to Financial Asset

Plan B & Saifedean Ammous – Bitcoin S2FX, S2F, and Evolution From Collectible to Financial Asset

From the Stephan Livera Podcasthttps://stephanlivera.com/Guest Saifedean Ammoushttps://saifedean.comhttps://twittercom/saifedean THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/

Jul 29, 2020 • 1:36:35

Saifedean Ammous – How governments could kill Bitcoin and Bitcoin Scenarios SLP 69

Saifedean Ammous – How governments could kill Bitcoin and Bitcoin Scenarios SLP 69

SLP69 Saifedean Ammous – How governments could kill Bitcoin and Bitcoin scenariosOriginal Episode From the Stephan Livera Podcast THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/

Jul 22, 2020 • 1:04:28

The Crypto Gathering - Kevin Kelly & Saifedean Ammous on Real Vision Finance

The Crypto Gathering - Kevin Kelly & Saifedean Ammous on Real Vision Finance

Listen to Kevin Kelly, co-founder of Delphi Digital, interview Saifedean Ammous, author of "The Bitcoin Standard". THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/

Jul 16, 2020 • 49:36

Crypto Voices - Show 90: Saifedean Ammous - Economic Principles & Bitcoin   @saifedean

Crypto Voices - Show 90: Saifedean Ammous - Economic Principles & Bitcoin @saifedean

Matthew interviews Dr. Saifedean Ammous, Austrian economist and author of The Bitcoin Standard.Saifedean comes back on the show for an in depth discussion on some classical principles of (Austrian) economics, of which he is currently lecturing online in his second Principles of Economics course, available now (link below).We cover what makes Austrianism different from mainstream Keynesianism, why Austrianism's common sense isn't so "common," what a true monopoly is (can you f

Apr 21, 2020 • 1:17:27

Once Bitten Podcast featuring Dr. Saifedean Ammous

Once Bitten Podcast featuring Dr. Saifedean Ammous

Today's guest is none other than @Saifedean Ammous author of the Bitcoin Standard. Join us as we take a deep dive into the concept of time preference and #Bitcoin.Learn how @Saifedean views the world and what life experiences have helped him change and shape his thinking to a low time preference mindset.Co-host Lauren and twin brother Samuel return to ask a 9-year-old #Bitcoin related question to @Saifedean, which he answers with aplomb!Find out @Saifedean thoughts about the current Univers

Apr 7, 2020 • 59:43

The Bitcoin Standard Podcast = Tales from the Crypt #110 featuring Saifedean Ammous

The Bitcoin Standard Podcast = Tales from the Crypt #110 featuring Saifedean Ammous

www.saifedean.comSaifedean's recent appearance on Tales From The Crypt"Join Marty as he sits down with Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, to discuss:- Academia- Bitcoinization might not play out how you think- The collective "We"- Building his Economics course- much more" THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.

Oct 31, 2019 • 49:33

Can Bitcoin Replace Government-Issued Money? Saifedean Ammous debates  George Selgin

Can Bitcoin Replace Government-Issued Money? Saifedean Ammous debates George Selgin

"Bitcoin is poorly suited to the purpose of becoming any nation's main medium of exchange."That was the topic of a public debate hosted by the Soho Forum in New York City on August 12, 2019. It featured George Selgin, director of the Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives at the Cato Institute, and economist Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking (2018). Soho Forum Director Gene Epstein moderated.Welcome to the au

Oct 4, 2019 • 1:26:16

The Bitcoin Standard Podcast Presents Saifedean Ammous Live At King's College, New York

The Bitcoin Standard Podcast Presents Saifedean Ammous Live At King's College, New York

Dr. Saifedean Ammous speaks at the Libertarians Scholars Conference September 29, 2019. When a pseudonymous programmer introduced “a new electronic cash system that’s fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party” to a small online mailing list in 2008, very few paid attention. Ten years later, and against all odds, this upstart autonomous decentralized software offers an unstoppable and globally-accessible hard money alternative to modern central banks. The Bitcoin Standard analyzes the

Oct 2, 2019 • 17:05

The Bitcoin Standard Podcast Presents Saifedean Ammous Interview on The Investor's Podcast Network

The Bitcoin Standard Podcast Presents Saifedean Ammous Interview on The Investor's Podcast Network

In this episode, you'll learn:· Why a higher demand for Bitcoin indirectly makes the currency more secure and in turn a better store of wealth· Why the adoption of a deflationary currency like Bitcoin will encourage people to think long term and invest more· Why the clearance mechanisms of central banks will ensure the fiat currency system’s survival· Why profitable bitcoin mining in the future won’t be using fossil fuels· Why Altcoins can’t compete with Bitcoin regardless of any current or

Sep 9, 2019 • 45:45

The Bitcoin Standard Podcast Presents Saifedean Ammous at the Merkle Conference

The Bitcoin Standard Podcast Presents Saifedean Ammous at the Merkle Conference

As Dr. Ammous explains in his presentation why this has far reaching implications for the world we live in, given that money is a competitive market at all times, meaning that all monies are in constant competition with each other. If history is any guide, the harder money always comes out on top at the end. THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com

Aug 31, 2019 • 1:24:39

Saifedean Ammous on his newest project!

Saifedean Ammous on his newest project!

Saifedean Ammous previews his upcoming Austrian Economics project. Visit his website at: www.Saifedean.com THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/

Jul 16, 2019 • 18:39

The Bitcoin Standard Presents Saifedean Ammous TOKEN2049 Hong Kong

The Bitcoin Standard Presents Saifedean Ammous TOKEN2049 Hong Kong

13 March 2019 Saifedean Ammous - Author and Economist As bitcoin enters its tenth year, Saifedean Ammous examines the unique economic properties of bitcoin, how bitcoin is scaling to meet growing demand, and the economic, political, and social impacts of the resort to a hard money like bitcoin. THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App

Jun 23, 2019 • 21:18

Saifedean Ammous vs Peter Schiff on Sound Banking, Gold & Bitcoin

Saifedean Ammous vs Peter Schiff on Sound Banking, Gold & Bitcoin

Saifedean debates Peter Schiff on the merits of Bitcoin vs. gold. THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/

May 21, 2019 • 1:33:13

The Bitcoin Standard Podcast Presents - Bitcoin Debate with Saifedean Ammous

The Bitcoin Standard Podcast Presents - Bitcoin Debate with Saifedean Ammous

Michael Pento will debate Saifedean Ammous on Bitcoin as a form of money. THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/

Apr 22, 2019 • 44:35

Saifedean Ammous and Tone Vays in Hong Kong

Saifedean Ammous and Tone Vays in Hong Kong

Bitcoin meetup at Hong Kong. THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/

Mar 16, 2019 • 1:06:25

Saifedean Ammous Live in Zurich

Saifedean Ammous Live in Zurich

Recorded Live May 23, 2018. THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/

Feb 10, 2019 • 56:03

Saifedean Ammous Live From Unconfiscatable in Las Vegas

Saifedean Ammous Live From Unconfiscatable in Las Vegas

THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/

Jan 27, 2019 • 44:41

Saifedean Ammous Live in Munich

Saifedean Ammous Live in Munich

Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/

Jan 2, 2019 • 41:08

Saifedean Ammous Interviewed By Anita Posch

Saifedean Ammous Interviewed By Anita Posch

This interview originally appeared on Anita Posch's Bitcoin & Co. Podcast.Anita Posch Website.Anita Posch's Twitter. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardw

Dec 13, 2018 • 57:58

Saifedean Ammous Interviewed By Stephen Livera

Saifedean Ammous Interviewed By Stephen Livera

Stephan interviews Saifedean Ammous, Austrian Economics Professor and author of The Bitcoin Standard. In this podcast episode we take a deep dive into the case for Bitcoin as sound money, and what is potentially the hardest money the world has ever seen.We discuss:Bitcoin as Sound MoneyWhy using the hardest money is not a choiceWhy Bitcoin is difficult to change, and why that's a good thingHow Bitcoin may proceed through various stages on a path to becoming the global standard for valueFrac

Nov 20, 2018 • 1:24:54

Saifedean Ammous Interviewed by Jeff Deist

Saifedean Ammous Interviewed by Jeff Deist

It turns out the best book on Bitcoin was written by someone who thinks the cryptocurrency is not a particularly good form of payment, not particularly anonymous, and not a good investment for most people.Saifedean Ammous, professor of economics at Lebanese American University, wrote 'The Bitcoin Standard' to cut through the hype and examine crypto technology through a rigorous Austrian lens. The result is a phenomenal book: pro-gold, pro-Mises, and optimistic about the crypto revoluti

Oct 17, 2018 • 52:26

Saifedean Ammous Live in Madrid

Saifedean Ammous Live in Madrid

Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/

Oct 8, 2018 • 48:05

Saifedean Ammous Interviewed by Zack Voell

Saifedean Ammous Interviewed by Zack Voell

Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/

Sep 19, 2018 • 58:21

Saifedean Ammous Live in Miami

Saifedean Ammous Live in Miami

Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/

Aug 26, 2018 • 1:05:59

Saifedean Ammous Interviewed By Max HIllebrand

Saifedean Ammous Interviewed By Max HIllebrand

Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/

Aug 5, 2018 • 1:27:46

The Bitcoin Standard Podcast Presents Saifedean Ammous Live in Vienna

The Bitcoin Standard Podcast Presents Saifedean Ammous Live in Vienna

Bitcoin Austria presents the book presentation and discussion of Saifedean Ammous: The Bitcoin Standard. Organization: Johannes Grill, Harald Schilly (Bitcoin Austria)Introduction: Constantin Veyder-Malberg (Capital Bank)Discussion: Nikolaus Jilch (die Presse)Venue: Capital Bank, Vienna, AustriaVideo: Stefan Haselgruber, Isabelle Janda, Alexander SchagerlDate: 2018-05-18https://www.bitcoin-austria.athttps://saifedean.com/ Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifed

Jul 13, 2018 • 1:39:42

Another Sneak Preview of The Bitcoin Standard Podcast with Saifedean Ammous

Another Sneak Preview of The Bitcoin Standard Podcast with Saifedean Ammous

Welcome to the audio podcasting home of Saifedean Ammous and The Bitcoin Standard.When a pseudonymous programmer introduced “a new electronic cash system that's fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party” to a small Online mailing list in 2008, very few paid attention. Ten years later, and against all odds, this upstart autonomous decentralized software offers an unstoppable and globally-accessible hard money alternative to modern central banks. The Bitcoin Standard analyzes the histor

Jun 30, 2018 • 6:59

A Sneak Preview of Saifedean Ammous' The Bitcoin Standard Podcast

A Sneak Preview of Saifedean Ammous' The Bitcoin Standard Podcast

Welcome to the audio podcasting home of Saifedean Ammous and The Bitcoin Standard.When a pseudonymous programmer introduced “a new electronic cash system that's fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party” to a small Online mailing list in 2008, very few paid attention. Ten years later, and against all odds, this upstart autonomous decentralized software offers an unstoppable and globally-accessible hard money alternative to modern central banks. The Bitcoin Standard analyzes the hi

Jun 24, 2018 • 6:46

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