"Money is a technology for measuring f*cks given."
On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks with Devon Eriksen, software engineer turned Sci-Fi author, who just released his first novel, Theft of Fire.
Walker and Devon go deep down multiple rabbit holes, discussing Science Fiction, culture and law, communism vs capitalism, artificial intelligence, Bitcoin vs fiat, the "F*ck Theory of Value," and a whole lot more.
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DEVON'S LINKS:
WEBSITE (buy THEFT OF FIRE): https://devoneriksen.com
Devon on X: https://twitter.com/Devon_Eriksen_
CONTACT: https://devoneriksen.com/contact
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WALKER’S LINKS:
NOSTR: https://primal.net/walker
X/TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/walkeramerica
https://twitter.com/titcoinpodcast
TIMESTAMPS:
03:23 The Power of Serendipitous Moments
06:27 The Dangers of Centralized Power
09:57 The Importance of Listening and Respect
13:29 The Role of Ideas in Capitalism
15:44 The Influence of Culture on Law and Technology
18:26 The Impact of Stories on Culture
22:51 The Decline of Traditional Media and the Rise of Decentralization
32:49 The Influence of Culture on Law
38:48 The Power of Individual Storytelling
42:01 The Need for Alternative Voices in Art and Media
47:44 The Shift from One-Way to Many-to-Many Communication
52:29 The Era of Persuasion
56:39 The Hope of Decentralization
01:01:45 The Importance of Property Rights
01:09:08 The Power of Technology and Innovation
01:21:55 The Dangers of Centralization
01:29:33 The Significance of Bitcoin
01:34:51 The Manipulation of Money and Subsidies
01:39:44 Money as a Tool for Cooperation
01:41:51 The Origins of Money and Corruption
01:44:44 Incentives and the Failure of Fiat Currencies
01:51:32 Artificial Intelligence and its Limitations
01:58:41 The Future of the Book Series
02:06:42 The Vision of a Bitcoin Future
02:08:29 Closing Remarks and Future Conversations