Bitcoin’s Cultural Revolution with Steve Lubka - WBD718

Steven Lubka is Managing Director of Private Client Services at
Swan Bitcoin. In this interview, they discuss recent developments
in the legal disputes between Peter and Craig Wright. Then, in
the build-up to the Pacific Bitcoin Festival, they talk about
various topics such as Bitcoin’s community, the importance of
financial stability, the cultural revolution brought about by
Bitcoin, and the need for a positive vision of the future.


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Ahead of the Pacific Bitcoin Festival, the podcast was a great
opportunity to catch up with one of the show’s favourite guests,
the peripatetic Bitcoiner Steven Lubka! In light of recent
developments, the conversation kicked off with an update on
Peter’s ongoing litigation involving Craig Wright. This
litigation is still live, and in time Peter will be able to tell
the full story, but, it seems like we’re definitely a lot closer
to the end given the events of the past week.


The conversation then shifted to our experiences within the
Bitcoin community. We have both felt a strong sense of unity and
passion within this community, a stark contrast to other
industries. Bitcoiners tend to have multiple interests and go
deep into various fields. Further, the community remained unfazed
by the volatility, focusing more on the cultural revolution
brought about by Bitcoin rather than its monetary value.


As we delved deeper into the conversation, we reflected on the
concept of time and its scarcity.


We also discussed the importance of financial stability and its
impact on one's ability to make meaningful choices in life.
Financial constraints can limit one's ability to reevaluate their
life and make different choices. We acknowledged the devastating
effects of financial instability, citing examples from countries
like Argentina and Lebanon.


Towards the end of our conversation, we touched on how the
mechanics and structure of a monetary system can shape human
culture and emphasized the need for meaning and hope in society
and the dangers of nihilism. We also discussed the possibility
and impact of Bitcoin ending and our confidence that the
community assembled around Bitcoin will continue to change the
world regardless of the outcome of Bitcoin itself.


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Show notes:
https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/bitcoins-cultural-revolution


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