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Feb 2025
1h 38m

260. Aaron van Wirdum: The Genesis Book

Dr. Saifedean Ammous
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Bitcoin Magazine editor in chief Aaron van Wirdum joins to discuss his new book on the birth of bitcoin and the anarchists, cypherpunks, and economist who inspired it. 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 n ... Show More
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