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Apr 2021
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46. Debate: are precious metals being de...

Dr. Saifedean Ammous
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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 ch ... Show More
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