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Oct 2024
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242. War, Palestine, and Bitcoin with Si...

Dr. Saifedean Ammous
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Simon Dixon from BitcoinHardTalk hosts Saifedean to discuss the war on Palestine, how fiat central banking perpetuates conflicts, and the bitcoin path to peace. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new boo ... Show More
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