Pascal Hügli is a Swiss journalist and educator focused on Bitcoin and macro-finance. Hosting 'Less Noise, More Signal' and co-author of 'The Bitcoin Enlightenment,' he delivers incisive analysis and thought-provoking interviews.

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› https://www.youtube.com/@lessnoisemoresignalpodcast

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🕑 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin and Pascal's Journey

04:32 - The Bitcoin Enlightenment: Insights from Ricardo Salinas

08:28 - The Nature of Money and Government Control

12:45 - The Dichotomy of Freedom and Authority

17:31 - The Emotional Response to Bitcoin

19:50 - Modern Monetary Theory vs. Bitcoin

28:51 - The Four Forces Shaping Today's Financial Landscape

33:27 - The Ponzi Scheme of Fiat Money

35:14 - The Future of Fiat and MMT

38:02 - Stablecoins: The New Central Banks

39:23 - The Dark Reality of Money Creation

41:59 - Hyper Bitcoinization: A Nuanced Perspective

49:21 - AI's Impact on the Financial Landscape

55:09 - Navigating Noise and Signal in Information Overload

01:00:24 - Core Beliefs and Continuous Learning

ℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARY

Bram Kanstein and Pascal Hügli explore the intricate relationship between Bitcoin, fiat money, and human nature. They discuss Pascal's journey into Bitcoin, the historical entanglement of money and the state, and the psychological aspects of authority and freedom. The dialogue delves into modern monetary theory, the forces shaping today's economy, and the implications of AI on the financial system. They also touch on the potential for hyper Bitcoinization and the importance of continuous learning and questioning one's beliefs.