Joe Bryan is a former investment banker turned Bitcoin advocate, known for his video "What's The Problem?" simplifies complex monetary issues and explains why Bitcoin exists. He brings a unique blend of analytical expertise from physics and finance to inspire Bitcoin understanding.

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🕑 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin for Millennials

05:05 - Understanding Bitcoin's Accessibility

10:04 - The Journey to Bitcoin Awareness

14:59 - The Illusion of Money and Financial Systems

19:54 - The Story of Currency on the Island

24:58 - The Consequences of Currency Choices

26:05 - The Contrast of Bitcoin and Fiat Systems

28:09 - Understanding Deflation and Its Misconceptions

32:39 - The Cycle of Debt and Asset Prices

36:29 - The Illusion of a Free Market

41:22 - Socializing Losses and the Path Dependency of Fiat

48:18 - Human Behavior and the Acceptance of Bitcoin

53:51 - The Thin Veil of Financial Illusion

01:02:45 - Political Dynamics and Bitcoin's Influence

01:10:03 - The Path to Bitcoin Adoption

ℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode, Bram Kanstein and Joe Bryan discuss how fiat money is a carefully constructed illusion that most people never question. He explains how fractional reserve banking functions as legalized fraud, designed to deceive rather than serve. We explore why even finance professionals often don’t understand what money actually is. Joe makes the case for Bitcoin as the honest alternative—transparent, incorruptible, and aligned with reality. This conversation reveals how Bitcoin changes not just your portfolio, but your worldview.