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What Is Money?
What is Money? Attempting to answer this seemingly simple question gave rise to this masterful dialogue between Michael Saylor and Robert Breedlove in late 2020. Setting out with the intention to unravel the mysteries of money, Michael Saylor takes us on a philosophical odyssey exploring anthropology, energy, and technology spanning from The Stone Age to The Digital Age in an effort to help people truly grasp the historic significance of Bitcoin.
405 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 21, 2022
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July 29, 2022
I have had the immense privilege of working with well-known podcaster Robert Breedlove (who's "What Is Money?” show gets ~1 million downloads per month) to take his multi-hour, 17-episode marathon conversation with tech entrepreneur and Bitcoin investor Michael Saylor and release it in book form.
This riveting discussion is a deep dive down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin. It begins with a broad history of money going back to the stone and iron ages, journeys through the Roman era, and explains our modern system of central banking and global markets built upon fiat currencies. It culminates at the bleeding edge of technology by exploring the ways that a digital, immutable store of value can radically change human society. As Saylor articulates and teases out the implications of Bitcoin, he effortlessly weaves in history, science, anthropology, politics, sociology, energy, economics, finance, philosophy, and even religion.
The book is an excellent primer for the layman wondering "why does Bitcoin matter?" This is not an investment book, nor is it selling a product. Instead, it casts a moral, philosophical, and economic vision for a freer society based upon a monetary store of value that cannot be manipulated by governments, politicians, or corporations.
I don't pretend to understand all the mechanics of Bitcoin, let alone all its implications for society. But the reason I wanted to publish this book is because, as I listened to the original podcast discussion, I kept encountering "truth bombs" that I wanted to write down, reflect upon, digest and internalize. Saylor's insights blew my mind enough times that they finally compelled me to reach out to Robert, and you're now seeing the fruit of those efforts.
There are no finer voices out there today contributing to the intersection of philosophy and money than Saylor and Breedlove.
The book is available for pre-order on Amazon right now--as an ebook and a paperback. Hardcover is on its way shortly.
We’re also running a giveaway—link below.
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Here are some of things you'll learn in this book:
- How Bitcoin encourages peaceful dispute resolution at all levels of society: the personal, economic, and even between nation-states.
- How Bitcoin is anti-violence and promotes civility.
- How Bitcoin erodes the ability of governments to manipulate our money, fund illegal wars, and bestow financial benefits on the politically favored.
- How Bitcoin is infiltrating and enlisting support from many sectors of society--local government, energy companies (fossil fuels AND green tech), banking, etc
- How Bitcoin adoption creates a rising tide for the poor and middle classes of the world.
- Why Bitcoin would be a better, more stable, and more just global reserve currency than the dollar.
- How integrating Bitcoin into social media platforms would effectively eliminate spam, bots, and all the detritus of modern internet comment culture.
- How Bitcoin is disrupting the industries of accountants, auditors, compliance, IT, security, human resources, the police, the military, and politics.
- How Bitcoin allows you to establish a permanent legacy long after your death--much like the Rockefeller family did in previous centuries.
- Why Bitcoin probably won't be your currency for daily expenses.
- How Bitcoin can monetize a volcano.
Here are the links!
Pre-order on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yj7iVM
Enter to win one of 100 free copies and spread the word to increase your chances: https://kingsumo.com/g/ufex1u/what-is...
This riveting discussion is a deep dive down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin. It begins with a broad history of money going back to the stone and iron ages, journeys through the Roman era, and explains our modern system of central banking and global markets built upon fiat currencies. It culminates at the bleeding edge of technology by exploring the ways that a digital, immutable store of value can radically change human society. As Saylor articulates and teases out the implications of Bitcoin, he effortlessly weaves in history, science, anthropology, politics, sociology, energy, economics, finance, philosophy, and even religion.
The book is an excellent primer for the layman wondering "why does Bitcoin matter?" This is not an investment book, nor is it selling a product. Instead, it casts a moral, philosophical, and economic vision for a freer society based upon a monetary store of value that cannot be manipulated by governments, politicians, or corporations.
I don't pretend to understand all the mechanics of Bitcoin, let alone all its implications for society. But the reason I wanted to publish this book is because, as I listened to the original podcast discussion, I kept encountering "truth bombs" that I wanted to write down, reflect upon, digest and internalize. Saylor's insights blew my mind enough times that they finally compelled me to reach out to Robert, and you're now seeing the fruit of those efforts.
There are no finer voices out there today contributing to the intersection of philosophy and money than Saylor and Breedlove.
The book is available for pre-order on Amazon right now--as an ebook and a paperback. Hardcover is on its way shortly.
We’re also running a giveaway—link below.
---
Here are some of things you'll learn in this book:
- How Bitcoin encourages peaceful dispute resolution at all levels of society: the personal, economic, and even between nation-states.
- How Bitcoin is anti-violence and promotes civility.
- How Bitcoin erodes the ability of governments to manipulate our money, fund illegal wars, and bestow financial benefits on the politically favored.
- How Bitcoin is infiltrating and enlisting support from many sectors of society--local government, energy companies (fossil fuels AND green tech), banking, etc
- How Bitcoin adoption creates a rising tide for the poor and middle classes of the world.
- Why Bitcoin would be a better, more stable, and more just global reserve currency than the dollar.
- How integrating Bitcoin into social media platforms would effectively eliminate spam, bots, and all the detritus of modern internet comment culture.
- How Bitcoin is disrupting the industries of accountants, auditors, compliance, IT, security, human resources, the police, the military, and politics.
- How Bitcoin allows you to establish a permanent legacy long after your death--much like the Rockefeller family did in previous centuries.
- Why Bitcoin probably won't be your currency for daily expenses.
- How Bitcoin can monetize a volcano.
Here are the links!
Pre-order on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yj7iVM
Enter to win one of 100 free copies and spread the word to increase your chances: https://kingsumo.com/g/ufex1u/what-is...
August 3, 2022
Saylor lays it all out for us regarding Money and Bitcoin.
Robert Breedlove interviews are epic!
Must read for all!
Robert Breedlove interviews are epic!
Must read for all!
August 5, 2022
It will be really good book!
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