Bitcoin for Millennials

Daniel Sempere Pico is a former real estate broker and entrepreneur who got into Bitcoin in 2019 and fully orange-pilled in 2020. I’ve spent the last 3 years working in marketing at Braiins, a company that provides soft- and hardware products for Bitcoin mining companies. Daniel is currently growing a ghostwriting/personal brand strategy consultancy business.

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00:00 - Introduction and Daniel's Bitcoin Journey

04:47 - Discovering the Value of Bitcoin

07:17 - Bitcoin as a Safe Haven Asset

10:53 - Bitcoin as the New S&P 500 Index Fund

18:18 - Questioning the Value of Fiat Currencies

23:19 - The Future of Bitcoin Adoption

27:04 - Access to Information and the Rise of Bitcoin

29:01 - Bitcoin as a Solution for Wealth Preservation

31:23 - Questioning Mainstream Media and Recognizing Biases

35:12 - Bitcoin as a Response to the Inefficiencies of the Monetary System

46:40 - The Clash Between AI and the Inflationary Nature of Money

53:26 - Leveraging Time and Income for Freedom and Sovereignty

59:32 - Sovereignty and the Importance of Options

01:02:19 - The Potential Impact of Bitcoin on Global Migration

01:06:41 - Building a Personal Brand for Opportunities and Success

01:18:08 - Owning a Business and Saving in Bitcoin for Maximum Freedom

Handre van Heerden is a passionate Bitcoiner and entrepreneur from South Africa. He is building an entirely new economy based solely on Bitcoin transactions. With AirBTC he offers accommodation rentals exclusively with Bitcoin.

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00:00 - Introduction and Bitcoin Journey

03:34 - The Misconceptions Around Inflation

08:24 - Understanding Austrian Economics

15:20 - The Impact of Keynesian Economics

19:38 - Bitcoin's Role in Changing Lives

25:27 - The Importance of Financial Literacy

32:30 - The Potential of Bitcoin for a Prosperous and Free Society

40:54 - The Power of Bitcoin's Decentralization

43:17 - Distinguishing Scams from the Technology of Bitcoin

55:34 - Bitcoin Adoption and the Creation of a Parallel Economy

01:06:34 - AirBTC: Supporting Bitcoin Adoption and the Bitcoin Circular Economy

Brandon Quittem is an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, and passionate Bitcoiner. His articles have been read by more than 2 million people online, like his article on the parallels between Bitcoin and mycelium. He loves taking complex information and turning it into simple, actionable, intelligence, I hope we achieved that in this episode!

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00:00 - Introduction and Background

02:13 - From Corporate Sales to Yoga Teacher Training

06:11 - Discovering Bitcoin and Changing Career Paths

09:39 - Joining Swann and Building Something Together

11:39 - The Turning Point: Realizing Bitcoin Cannot Be Stopped

13:31 - The Value of Bitcoin: Hard to Change and Preserving Trust

18:15 - The Psychological Shift in Bitcoin Adoption

22:44 - Bitcoin as a Source of Hope and Long-Term Thinking

25:30 - The Challenge of Evangelizing Bitcoin

31:28 - The Role of Psychedelics in Understanding Bitcoin

38:24 - Bitcoin as a New Type of Institution

43:06 - The Paradigm Shift of Bitcoin

50:28 - The Social Implications of Bitcoin

54:17 - The Fourth Turning and the Decay of Institutions

57:19 - The Tendency to Repeat History

59:23 - The Importance of Allowing Small Disruptions

01:05:59 - Bitcoin's Role as a New Institution

01:19:02 - The Global Game Theory of Bitcoin Adoption

01:23:36 - Respecting Biology: Harmony with Nature

Sina is a business professor, researcher, consultant, and co-founder of 21st Capital, a Bitcoin advising and custody platform. His prior experiences include working at Fortune 500 companies and academic institutions such as MIT. In recent years, Sina has been developing educational courses on Bitcoin and economics, and publishing Bitcoin research articles on various topics.

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00:00 - Introduction and Background

Nolan Bauerle is a former strategist, host of a daily show called The Breakup, and a content creator who focuses on our economies turning from dollars to bitcoin. Nolan’s work with Bitcoin began in 2012 and he currently believes we stand at the brink of a systemic revolution through the personal use and widespread deployment of Bitcoin.

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00:00 - Introduction and Bitcoin Journey

07:23 - Understanding the Flaws in the Fiat Money System

11:55 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Financial, Energy, and Media Literacy

19:00 - Bitcoin: A Shield Against Government Control and Propaganda

26:21 - Following the Money: Uncovering the Motivations Behind Persuasion

29:19 - Bitcoin: A Psychological and Economic Phenomenon Reshaping the World

31:08 - The Bitcoin Community and Education

36:23 - Embracing Archetypes in the Fiat Collapse

44:14 - Bitcoin as a Network State

56:21 - Revealing Worldviews through Initial Reactions

58:10 - Bitcoin's Disruption of the Financial Industry and Energy Markets

01:00:53 - Navigating the Psychological Warfare of the US Election

01:07:58 - The Importance of Verification and Simplicity in Bitcoin

01:16:47 - Bitcoin's Dominance in the Energy Industry

01:19:40 - The Most Entertaining Outcome as a Core Belief

Richard is Managing Partner at alternative investment manager Syz Capital. With 25 years of investment experience, he leads the $1.3bln Liquid Alternatives business and is a member of the Executive Committee. He is also a board member of the Bitcoin-only Swiss brokerage Relai.

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Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Background

02:47 - Discovering Bitcoin and Initial Dismissal

07:58 - Realizing the Importance of Bitcoin

13:05 - The Difference Between Bitcoin and Other Assets

20:04 - Bitcoin as a Measuring Stick and Economic Constant

25:00 - The Flaws of the Current Financial System

31:00 - The Importance of Educating Millennials About Bitcoin

36:06 - Comparing Bitcoin to Other Assets

46:00 - The Challenge of Understanding Bitcoin in Traditional Finance

48:45 - Bitcoin: Empowering Individuals, Disempowering Governments

51:32 - Bitcoin: The Least Risky Investment

01:00:33 - Bitcoin: Truth in a Financial System

01:06:08 - Bitcoin: A Solution for Energy-Rich Countries

01:11:42 - Bitcoin: Nation-State Adoption and Corporate Adoption

01:17:31 - Bitcoin: Early Stage of Adoption

01:19:24 - Bitcoin: Future Price and Fair Value

01:22:56 - Bitcoin: Shifting Consciousness and Focusing on Love and Family

Vivian Cheng, aka @btcviv, is a passionate Bitcoin advocate who elevates Bitcoin companies through marketing and PR. She is also the producer and host of "Life with Bitcoin" - a lifestyle podcast that focuses on personal transformations through the lens of bitcoin, asking the very question "what is it like to live as a Bitcoiner?"

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00:00 - Introduction and Bitcoin Journey

03:13 - Bitcoin: Personal Freedom and Responsibility

07:33 - Unlearning Mental Limitations

14:27 - Bitcoin as a Sound Money

21:30 - Holding Bitcoin and Navigating the Market

29:20 - The Halo Effect: Influential Figures and Bitcoin

38:36 - Bitcoin: Fostering Community and Connection

41:23 - The Emergence of Bitcoin Culture

49:46 - Bitcoin: Empowering Individuals for Social Change

53:21 - Bitcoin and Spiritual Exploration

59:45 - Manifestation in the Bitcoin Journey

01:09:46 - The Core Belief of 'This Too Shall Pass'

Cole Walmsley is the founder and CEO of Gaiter Capital, author of an upcoming book called “The Bitcoin Thesis”, a spiritual seeker, and a super curious human who decided to skip college at 18 and instead move to Florida to play professional poker.

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00:00 - Introduction and Bitcoin Journey

03:30 - The Importance of Understanding Money

06:41 - Bitcoin's Proof of Work

11:41 - Bitcoin: The Least Speculative Asset

19:05 - Inflation and Time Theft

27:12 - Bitcoin's Incentive for Valuable Production

32:10 - The Need to Study Bitcoin

35:04 - True Ownership and Freedom

41:45 - The Power of Bitcoin's Computing Network

58:14 - Everything Trends Towards Zero

01:03:41 - Bitcoin: Challenging the Broken Monetary System

01:06:33 - The Bitcoin Berkshire: Building a Conglomerate of Cash-Flowing Businesses

01:16:27 - Bitcoin as the Foundation of the World: A Global Unit of Account and Medium of Exchange

01:23:37 - Bitcoin's Impact: Abundance, Affordability, and the Freedom to Pursue Passions

01:29:58 - Embracing Your Weirdness: A Path to a Prosperous and Fulfilling Life

Bradley Rettler is Director of the Bitcoin Research Institute and Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wyoming. He is a co-author of Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin and a Senior Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute.

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00:00 - Introduction and Background

02:42 - The Philosophical Angle of Bitcoin

05:31 - Bitcoin as Resistance Money

09:37 - Comparing Bitcoin's Fixed Monetary Policy to Fiat Currencies

14:14 - The Importance of Privacy and Autonomy in Bitcoin

28:20 - Understanding the Volatility of Bitcoin

37:16 - Evaluating Bitcoin's Potential as a Global Monetary System

39:02 - The Uncertain Future of Bitcoin Adoption

44:41 - The Influence of Bitcoin's Immutable Ledger

48:07 - The Importance of Academic Research on Bitcoin

51:00 - Bitcoin: A Manifestation of Cooperative Activities and Democracy

Alex Gladstein is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation and the Oslo Freedom Forum, where he focuses on promoting human rights and civil liberties globally. Alex is a prominent advocate for Bitcoin and sees it as a powerful tool against authoritarianism and censorship. Alex has authored several articles and books, including “Check Your Financial Privilege”, which discusses the implications of financial systems on personal freedom and human rights, and “Hidden Repression”: which addresses how international financial institutions can perpetuate exploitation under the guise of development.

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› “Check Your Financial Privilege” book: https://www.amazon.com/Check-Your-Financial-Privilege-Gladstein/dp/B09V2NM9VJ/

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00:00 - Alex’ Bitcoin Journey

03:00 - Challenges in Bitcoin Education

09:44 - Bitcoin: Promoting Financial Freedom and Human Rights

12:48 - Bitcoin's Impact in Developing Regions

15:06 - Understanding Financial Privilege and the Influence of Money

18:18 - Long-Term Goals for Bitcoin Advocacy

24:01 - Rejecting Tyranny: The Importance of Freedom