"Money is a technology for measuring f*cks given."

On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks with Devon Eriksen, software engineer turned Sci-Fi author, who just released his first novel, Theft of Fire.

Walker and Devon go deep down multiple rabbit holes, discussing Science Fiction, culture and law, communism vs capitalism, artificial intelligence, Bitcoin vs fiat, the "F*ck Theory of Value," and a whole lot more.

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DEVON'S LINKS:

WEBSITE (buy THEFT OF FIRE): https://devoneriksen.com

Devon on X: https://twitter.com/Devon_Eriksen_

CONTACT: https://devoneriksen.com/contact

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WALKER’S LINKS:

NOSTR: https://primal.net/walker

X/TWITTER:

https://twitter.com/walkeramerica

https://twitter.com/titcoinpodcast

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TIMESTAMPS:

03:23 The Power of Serendipitous Moments

06:27 The Dangers of Centralized Power

09:57 The Importance of Listening and Respect

13:29 The Role of Ideas in Capitalism

15:44 The Influence of Culture on Law and Technology

18:26 The Impact of Stories on Culture

22:51 The Decline of Traditional Media and the Rise of Decentralization

32:49 The Influence of Culture on Law

38:48 The Power of Individual Storytelling

42:01 The Need for Alternative Voices in Art and Media

47:44 The Shift from One-Way to Many-to-Many Communication

52:29 The Era of Persuasion

56:39 The Hope of Decentralization

01:01:45 The Importance of Property Rights

01:09:08 The Power of Technology and Innovation

01:21:55 The Dangers of Centralization

01:29:33 The Significance of Bitcoin

01:34:51 The Manipulation of Money and Subsidies

01:39:44 Money as a Tool for Cooperation

01:41:51 The Origins of Money and Corruption

01:44:44 Incentives and the Failure of Fiat Currencies

01:51:32 Artificial Intelligence and its Limitations

01:58:41 The Future of the Book Series

02:06:42 The Vision of a Bitcoin Future

02:08:29 Closing Remarks and Future Conversations