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Bitcoin Taught Me What 20 Years in Finance Didn’t | Paul Rogers | BFM157

Bitcoin for Millennials
Bitcoin for Millennials
Episode • Jun 2 • 1h 16m

Paul Rogers, author of "Money, Love and Bitcoin," left his career as a wealth manager after discovering Bitcoin's potential to fix flaws in the monetary system. Drawing from his yoga training in India and studies of global wisdom traditions, he now integrates these insights to envision new systems for better living.

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🕑 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin and Its Significance for Millennials

01:29 - The Challenges of Modern Economic Structures

05:56 - Bitcoin as a Foundation for New Structures

13:53 - Understanding Money and Its Role in Value Creation

19:03 - Bitcoin's Design and Its Impact on Trust

23:51 - The Interconnection of Money, Love, and Humanity

27:53 - The Philosophical Battle for a New Paradigm

30:01 - Building a New Reality Beyond the Old Paradigm

35:48 - The Illusion of Happiness and Quick Fixes

37:50 - Navigating Technological Advancements for Humanity

40:47 - The Role of Wisdom in Technology and Society

44:54 - Love as the Foundation of Existence

47:43 - Manifestation and the Power of Intention

49:37 - Bitcoin as a Pathway to a Better Future

53:47 - Practical Steps Towards Embracing Bitcoin

59:50 - Reflecting on the Journey from Traditional Finance to Bitcoin

01:05:51 - Cultural Hurdles in Embracing Bitcoin

01:10:54 - The Unifying Power of Love


ℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARY

Bram Kanstein and Paul J. Rogers discuss the significance of Bitcoin for Millennials, addressing the challenges posed by modern economic structures and the potential for Bitcoin to serve as a foundational layer for new societal structures. Paul emphasizes the importance of understanding money, the role of value creation, and the need for deeper philosophical principles to guide technological advancements. The dialogue explores the interconnectedness of money, love, and humanity, and the philosophical battle for a new paradigm that transcends the limitations of the current fiat system. Bram Kanstein and Paul J. Rogers also explore the deeper issues of humanity, the illusion of happiness through consumerism, and the potential of technology to serve humanity rather than control it. They discuss the importance of wisdom in navigating technological advancements, the foundational role of love in existence, and how Bitcoin can be a pathway to a better future. Practical steps for individuals feeling trapped in the current financial system are also shared, along with reflections on the journey from traditional finance to embracing Bitcoin as a new paradigm.

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