Kenji Tateiwa is a nuclear engineer with the Tokyo Electric Power Company and a bitcoiner. He joins us to discuss nuclear power, its safety and reliability, and the prospects for Bitcoin mining with nuclear and renewable energy. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four on ... Show More
Jul 7
333. The Fiat Trap with Nicolas Cary
Saifedean joins Nick Carey to discuss money as a civilizational force: why mainstream economics has an inflation blind spot, how banks "mine" fiat through credit creation, why the rich hold negative fiat balances to acquire hard assets, and how inflation funds war, corrodes moral ... Show More
54m 39s
Jun 30
332. Principles of Economics Lecture 17: Defense
Lecture 17 of Principles of Economics explores the economics of defense as a market good rather than a uniquely governmental function, how law and order emerge through voluntary provision, the failure modes inherent of the state's monopoly over defense & law, and what a free mark ... Show More
1h 38m
Jun 23
331. Palestine, Israel & Property Rights - Interview with Mario Nawfal
In this interview with Mario Nawfal, Saifedean presents the Misesian case against Israel, and argues the only way to understand the Palestinian/Israeli conflict is that it is the result of the denial of property rights for Palestinians based purely on their not belonging to the r ... Show More
35m 35s
Jan 2024
BTC163: A Bitcoin HVAC & Hot Water System in the House w/ Michael Schmid (Bitcoin Podcast)
In this insightful episode, we dive into the dual role of Bitcoin mining rigs in both generating cryptocurrency and heating water at home. Our guest, a skilled Bitcoin engineer, shares the technical nuances and environmental considerations of his unique setup. The conversation al ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 2025
BTC225: Bitcoin Revolutionizing Renewable Energy w/ Daniel Batten (Bitcoin Podcast)
In this episode, Daniel Batten discusses how Bitcoin is driving advancements in renewable energy, the decentralization of global hash rates and mining pools, and the rise of heat reuse technology. Together with Preston, they explore innovations in mining, the potential of zinc re ... Show More
53m 48s
Apr 2019
SLP69 Saifedean Ammous - How governments could kill Bitcoin and Bitcoin scenarios
<p>Saifedean Ammous, Bitcoin economist and author of seminal book, The Bitcoin Standard, joins me in this episode. We talk about some of his recent research:</p>
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<li>How governments could try to kill Bitcoin </li>
<li>Why fiat money hyperinflation is not that likely</ ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 2025
BTC218: Bitcoin Mining 101 w/ Adam Haynes (Bitcoin Podcast)
In this episode, Adam Haynes from SimpleMining.io breaks down Bitcoin mining fundamentals, energy innovations, and advanced technologies like AI and quantum computing. We explore hashrate growth, the debate between mining and buying Bitcoin, and strategies for engaging new adopte ... Show More
44m 9s