Bitcoin Tech Talk #258: People Conform to Systems

Bitcoin Tech Talk #258: People Conform to Systems

Author: Jimmy Song September 20, 2021 Duration: 22:31

Read-through of https://jimmysong.substack.com/p/people-conform-to-systems-bitcoin


Jimmy Song hosts Bitcoin Fixes This, a conversation that goes far beyond price charts and mining rigs. Here, the focus is on the deeper societal shifts that this technology enables, examining how its foundational principles challenge and reshape our assumptions about money, trust, and individual sovereignty. Each episode digs into a specific facet of our world-from art and law to energy and governance-asking the pointed question implied by the title. You’ll hear detailed analysis and thoughtful dialogue on the mechanics of Bitcoin as well as its philosophical underpinnings, exploring the often-overlooked consequences of a verifiable and scarce digital good. This isn't just a technical explainer; it's a series of explorations into the ripple effects moving through finance, culture, and personal freedom. For anyone curious about why this innovation sparks such passionate debate, this podcast provides a grounded, serious look at its potential to redefine systems we often take for granted. Tune in for perspectives that connect code to concrete change in our everyday lives.
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Bitcoin Fixes This #47: Crime and Punishment with Alice Marie Johnson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Alice Johnson is a criminal justice reform advocate who got a pardon for her life sentence back in 2018. We talk about her story of being a non-violent first-time offender, mandatory minimum sentences and her work with R…
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Duration: 1:08:19
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