Bitcoin, Economics, & Mimetics with Robert Breedlove - WBD680

Robert Breedlove is a philosopher and podcaster within the
Bitcoin space. In this wide-ranging interview, we discuss the
consequences of the middle class getting destroyed, the hubris of
central planning, games of mimetic desire, how Bitcoin is a
high-trust environment, Bitcoin’s enemies, fasting and living
life beyond the ego.


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Robert Breedlove has cemented a role as one of the fiercest
freedom maximalists within the Bitcoin space. He is a powerful
advocate for decentralization, Bitcoin, and the principles of
sound money. And, he is also a fellow podcaster, hosting the
"What is Money?" podcast, which explores economics, technology,
and financial philosophy from a sound money perspective.


The interview delves into the impact of economic factors on
culture and politics, and whether growing divisiveness in the US
and other countries is a result of the destruction of the middle
class and the erosion of property rights. We discuss the
consequences of poor incentives, the misallocation of capital,
taxation and government.


We opine on the advantages and disadvantages of currency and the
effects of money printing. The discussion considers the need for
a hard reset or a wake-up call to address the flaws of our
current economic paradigms, predicated on a “colossal hubris” of
thinking the world is a compliant machine enabling the global
economic systems to be planned in advance.


Robert also explains the concept of mimetic desire and its impact
on our work and personal lives. We explore the importance of
staying true to oneself, and finding inspiration while avoiding
becoming too similar to others. We finish on the benefits of
fasting and living life beyond the ego. As I stated, this is a
comprehensive show!


 


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