Bitcoin & Absolute Freedom with Junseth - WBD499

Junseth is a OG bitcoiner and the former co-host of Bitcoin
Uncensored. In this interview, we discuss government being the
logical extent of libertarianism, the evolution of news media,
falling for conspiracies, admitting when you’re wrong, opinion
versus fact, and the return of Trump.


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Our lives are full of examples of infective institutions,
inefficient governance, waste, want, and an eagerness to wage
war. It is hard to argue in defence of the state. Yet, any
popular movements against the actions of the state are ignored.
In these times, libertarian arguments are powerful and
persuasive: the state, shielded by coercion, is ineffective so we
need to tear it down.


However, we don’t need to be fans of the state to be worried
about the alternatives. In a world of 8 billion people, with
increasing complexity, specialisation, and disagreement, is it
rational to think that we can organise ourselves into voluntary
and agreeable groups? History lacks examples of such structures
working to support advanced functioning societies.


So, why are we so ready to accept at face value vague promises
that a better world can be achieved through radical means? Is it
that uncertainty and nuance aren’t rewarded by today’s click-bait
driven media? Like moths to a light, are we all drawn towards
more exciting, adventurous, and confident narratives built on
conspiracy and anarchy?


In a small way, podcasting is an attempt to provide airtime for
the truth. Whilst it’s true that those who take extreme positions
can build strong audiences, the biggest audiences are drawn to
the more honest explorations of subjects. Despite attacks from
MSM, the popularity of Joe Rogan shows there is a huge demand for
authentic and reasoned debate. People want the truth.


The question is, as MSM becomes increasingly unwilling to provide
such a service, are we going to have to rely on a community of
independent content creators to meet this demand?