“5.7 billion people live under an authoritarian regime today around the world. If our goal is to end poverty, why would we be giving money to these insane lunatics?” Alex Gladstein
Check out this week's interview with Alex Gladstein - who is the main reason I am a hardcore Bitcoiner today. Thank you Alex!
- What is energy poverty?
- Can we have a peaceful world without a peaceful money?
- Even if/when we get on a Bitcoin Standard - can we have a peaceful world or will human traits of greed, fear, and battle for power corrupt the process?
- Story of escaping authoritarian regime with seedwords sewed into clothing
- What are self-care practices to stay sane, healthy, and strong as a human rights activist
- OFF - Oslo Freedom Forum and Freedom Money track
Alex Gladstein is Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation.
Author of “
Check Your Financial Privilege” and “
Hidden Repression - How the IMF and World Bank Sell Exploitation as Development”, and co-authored “The Little Bitcoin Book”
He has also served as Vice President of Strategy for the Oslo Freedom Forum since its inception in 2009.
In his work Alex has connected hundreds of dissidents and civil society groups with business leaders, technologists, journalists, philanthropists, policymakers, and artists to promote free and open societies.
Alex’s writing and views on human rights and technology have appeared in media outlets across the world including The Atlantic, BBC, CNN, The Guardian, The New York Times, NPR, TIME, The Washington Post, WIRED, and The Wall Street Journal.
He has spoken at universities ranging from MIT to Stanford, briefed the European Parliament and US State Department, and taught at Singularity University. He frequently speaks and writes about why Bitcoin matters for freedom.
https://alexgladstein.com/https://twitter.com/gladsteinhttps://hrf.orgNOSTRHidden RepressionCheck Your Financial PrivilegeStranded Article
(00:00) Introduction to the episode and the guest, Alex Gladstein, discussing the role of Bitcoin in solving energy issues in Africa and promoting peace.
(02:06) Discussion on the Human Rights Foundation and the importance of including sound money like Bitcoin in activism for a better world.
(06:06) Exploration of how Bitcoin is being used to electrify villages in Malawi and address energy poverty, highlighting the impact on education and quality of life.
(13:28) Conversation on the role of Bitcoin in promoting peace on Earth by introducing constraints and accountability to governments, reducing unnecessary conflicts.
(19:34) Discussion on the mental health implications of sound money like Bitcoin versus fiat currency, emphasizing the importance of self-care for activists and individuals.
(24:16) Overview of Alex Gladstein's book 'Hidden Repression' and the exploitation by IMF and World Bank in developing countries, highlighting Bitcoin as a tool for escaping such systems.
(31:41) Promotion of the Oslo Freedom Forum by the Human Rights Foundation, featuring diverse speakers and a financial freedom track focusing on Bitcoin-related topics.
(34:22) Encouragement for activists and change-makers to invest time in learning about Bitcoin and making a difference, along with a recommendation to subscribe to the Financial Freedom Report newsletter.
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