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Jul 2025
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281. How Bitcoin Defunds The War Machine

Dr. Saifedean Ammous
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Saifedean joins Ben Wehrman to discuss how Bitcoin can bring peace by defunding the war machine. 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 book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com! The ... Show More
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