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Energy consumption and quality of life.
2:53:52 - 3:03:23 (09:30)
Energy consumption is essential for improving quality of life, and it is unfair to deny poor countries access to the same energy sources used in rich countries. Comparing the energy consumption of Bitcoin to everyday modern appliances like washing machines highlights the discrepancy in perspective.
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The portrayal of energy consumption as a negative thing is depriving poor countries of the opportunity to improve their quality of life.
2:53:52 - 2:58:32 (04:39)
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The portrayal of energy consumption as a negative thing is depriving poor countries of the opportunity to improve their quality of life. The increasing expenses associated with reliable energy sources is a result of fiat inflation and the need for technological innovations to replace human time and judgement.
ChapterEnergy consumption and quality of life.
Episode#284 – Saifedean Ammous: Bitcoin, Anarchy, and Austrian Economics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The amount of energy consumed by Bitcoin is often criticized, however, the energy consumed by central banks and banks is much larger and a trivial part of modern life.
2:58:32 - 3:01:32 (03:00)
Summary
The amount of energy consumed by Bitcoin is often criticized, however, the energy consumed by central banks and banks is much larger and a trivial part of modern life.
ChapterEnergy consumption and quality of life.
Episode#284 – Saifedean Ammous: Bitcoin, Anarchy, and Austrian Economics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Bitcoin mining can be profitable by using renewable energy in remote and isolated areas, avoiding grid costs and eliminating dependence on traditional energy sources.
3:01:32 - 3:03:23 (01:50)
Summary
Bitcoin mining can be profitable by using renewable energy in remote and isolated areas, avoiding grid costs and eliminating dependence on traditional energy sources.