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, an ... Show More
Feb 24
314. Principles of Economics Lecture 5: Property
Fifth lecture of Principles of Economics explains property as the only workable solution to the problem of scarcity, how ownership prevents conflict, the logic of self-ownership, and how secure property rights enable saving, capital formation, peaceful cooperation & civilizationa ... Show More
44m 40s
Feb 17
313. Principles of Economics Lecture 4: Labor
Fourth lecture of Principles of Economics explores labor as the sacrifice of leisure for future gain, explaining disutility, production and productivity, how wages reflect marginal output, why work never disappears, and how voluntary labor and capital raise the value of human tim ... Show More
47m 18s
Feb 10
312. Principles of Economics Lecture 3: Time
Third lecture of Principles of Economics examines time as the ultimate scarce resource, showing how all human action unfolds across time, why opportunity cost exists, how time preference shapes choices, and how economizing time drives production, saving, and civilization.Get all ... Show More
50m 37s
Feb 2022
What is Bitcoin and How Can It Help You Build Wealth with Paul McNeal
In a time when inflation is running wild, rent prices are surging, loads of money have been printed, and the world is changing rapidly, Bitcoin has emerged as a new hard currency that is gaining some serious legitimacy. Experts have said Bitcoin could trade at $1,000,000 by 2030, ... Show More
42m 34s
Mar 2024
BTC174: Is Bitcoin Property, Currency, or Both? w/ Parker Lewis & Will Cole (Bitcoin Podcast)
Join us as Parker Lewis & Will Cole delve into Bitcoin's role as property or currency, discuss Bill Ackman's views and Saylor's latest buy. We explore Bitcoin payments, the impact of high rates, and the future of digital authentication. This episode is packed with insights on the ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 2021
MI Rewind: Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, and Blockchain w/ Preston Pysh (Part 2)
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
0:41 - What Bitcoin mining is
9:36 - How to value Bitcoin and where Bitcoin all began
28:46 - What can happen if the government steps in and regulates Bitcoin
30:53 - How banning Bitcoin works
34:41 - What the most common misconceptions abou ... Show More
51m 54s
Mar 2021
The IRS vs. Bitcoin
If you sold, mined, or traded cryptocurrencies in 2020, then this episode is for you! Tom Wheelwright, Rich Dad Advisor on Taxes, warns listeners as they prepare for filing taxes this year, “Anytime you use or trade your virtual currency, that’s a taxable event.”
But what does tr ... Show More
42m 45s
Apr 2021
#173 – Nic Carter: Bitcoin Core Values, Layered Scaling, and Blocksize Debates
Nic Carter is a financial researcher, investor, writer, and podcaster on topics of decentralized finance. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – The Information: https://theinformation.com/lex to get 75% off first month – Athletic Greens: https://athleticgree ... Show More
2h 32m