TPB62 - Why Bitcoin Matters for Gen Z with Ella Hough & Arsh Molu

TPB62 - Why Bitcoin Matters for Gen Z with Ella Hough & Arsh Molu

Author: Bitcoin is for Everyone November 21, 2023 Duration: 1:11:22

"Gen Z...recognize the problems, but it just comes down to how they can be equipped." - Arsh

My guests today are Ella Hough and Arsh Molu. Ella is a junior at Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences, pursuing degrees in Cognitive Science, Information Science and Business, studying the dynamics of Bitcoin’s diffusion through society, and Project Lead for Generation Bitcoin, a community of high school and college students inspring the younger generation to learn about bitcoin. Arsh works for the Human Rights Foundation, focusing on their financial freedom work, and is the co-founder of Generation Bitcoin. 

In this episode we focus on empowering the younger generation through Bitcoin, and how critical this is considering the unpredictable future this generation faces. We discuss common misconceptions, overcoming resistance, Bitcoin as a tool for financial freedom and human rights, aligning incentives, finding purpose, critical thinking, short time preferences in culture, and more. Ella and Arsh are both incredibly bright and great representatives for the hope and power bitcoin can bring to future generations looking to make a positive impact in our world. 

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjqFF2E3eD4 

Ella Hough: https://twitter.com/21MMforthe21st 

Arsh Molu: https://twitter.com/arshmolu 

Trey Walsh: https://nostree.me/Trey@progressivebitcoiner.com 

SPONSORS:

BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb 

Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb. Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation.

00:00:00 Start
00:02:06 Introducing Ella
00:04:14 Introducing Arsh
00:06:11 Arsh Joins Human Rights Foundation
00:09:16 Generation Bitcoin Mission
00:15:39 Bitcoin Misconceptions
00:24:34 Real Issues to Address in Bitcoin
00:32:33 Psychological Barriers to Adoption
00:44:39 Overcoming Resistance
00:56:18 Self-Interest and Bitcoin Incentives
01:02:23 Purpose Through Bitcoin
01:10:28 Conclusion

Support The Progressive Bitcoiner: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner

The Team:

Producer/Editor: @DamienSomerset 
Branding/Art: @Daniel
Website: @EvanPrim

Head to our website to find where to subscribe and our social channels



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

The Progressive Bitcoiner moves past the usual headlines and trading-floor chatter to explore a different, more human side of this technology. This podcast, from Bitcoin is for Everyone, features conversations with people actively using Bitcoin as a practical tool for empowerment around the world. You'll hear firsthand accounts that illustrate its role in fostering financial inclusion, protecting human rights, and expanding personal freedom far from the traditional finance hubs. Each episode is built on education and grounded storytelling, reframing the narrative to show how this technology serves communities and individuals in tangible, often surprising ways. It’s a series dedicated to the global positive impact happening right now, highlighting stories that don't always make the mainstream news. Tune in for a perspective that connects technology directly to culture and societal change, offering a clear-eyed look at Bitcoin's potential beyond speculation.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Progressive Bitcoiner
Podcast Episodes
TPB95 - Making Bitcoin Great Again with David Bailey and Jason Maier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:08
"Special interest lobbying, sadly, is effective." - David Bailey "I wanted Bitcoin to be this bipartisan bridge." - Jason Maier My guests today are David Bailey and Jason Maier. David is Founder & CEO of BTC Inc (Bitcoin…
TPB94 - Not Your Keys, Not Your Bitcoin with Stadicus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:22
"We are really building towards the next millions of bitcoiners that will join the space, and we want to give them no excuse to keep their coins on an exchange." - StadicusMy guest today is Stadicus. Stadicus is a part o…
TPB93 - Democrats need a Bitcoin Strategy with Jason Maier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:23
"Bitcoin is going to do just fine. The adoption will keep going and the understanding will keep going. And the politicians will slowly come on board as the voters do." - Jason MaierMy guest today is Jason Maier. Jason is…
TPB92 - Bitcoin is for Freedom Fighters with Anna Chekhovich [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:41
"Bitcoin shouldn't operate like fiat. I see Bitcoin as a tool for freedom." - Anna ChekhovichMy guest today is Anna Chekhovich. Anna is the Director of Finance at the Anti-Corruption Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 20…
TPB91 - Bitcoin is Resistance Money with Bradley Rettler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:47
“A system that works only when the people that you trust are in power is not a very good system." - Bradley Rettler My guest today is Bradley Rettler. Bradley is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of…
TPB90 - Bitcoin is Winning, What now? with Avik Roy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:20
"The reason why Bitcoin will ultimately succeed is because we are more committed to our success than those who oppose us are committed to our failure." - Avik RoyMy guest today is Avik Roy. Avik has an extensive backgrou…
TPB88 - Anyone Can Mine Bitcoin with Kent Halliburton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:44
"Bitcoin mining looks for the lowest cost power... that just happens to be renewable." - Kent Halliburton My guest today is Kent Halliburton. Kent is the CEO & Co-founder of Sazmining, a hosted Bitcoin mining provider ut…
TPB87 - Bitcoin is a Powerful Story with Frank Corva [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:03
"Bitcoin is already solving very real problems for activists around the world." - Frank Corva My guest today is Frank Corva. Frank is a journalist and educator, currently serving as the Business-to-business (B2B) corresp…
TPB86 - Bitcoin Advocacy in the UK with Freddie New and Susie Ward [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:06
"Bitcoin enables you to do an awful lot of good in a very short period of time." - Freddie NewMy guests today are Freddie New and Susie Ward from Bitcoin Policy UK, an organization focused on Bitcoin advocacy and educati…