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The Role of Gold as Geopolitical Money: A Conversation with Dan Tapiero
1:49:54 - 1:56:18 (06:23)
Dan Tapiero explains how gold has been the base layer operating system for analog society, and how it satisfies the properties of money. Despite the limited amount of gold in the world, it serves as a superior implementation of the ideas of money.
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In this podcast episode, the speaker explores the historical significance of gold as a base layer operating system for analog society and how it has transitioned to becoming a tool for central banks and governments to establish trust.
1:49:54 - 1:53:59 (04:04)
Gold
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker explores the historical significance of gold as a base layer operating system for analog society and how it has transitioned to becoming a tool for central banks and governments to establish trust.
ChapterThe Role of Gold as Geopolitical Money: A Conversation with Dan Tapiero
Episode#176 – Robert Breedlove: Philosophy of Bitcoin from First Principles
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The concept of money is attached to the tool that best satisfies its properties, such as divisibility and portability.
1:54:00 - 1:56:18 (02:18)
Bitcoin
Summary
The concept of money is attached to the tool that best satisfies its properties, such as divisibility and portability. If Bitcoin were to become the predominant form of money, its divisibility would need to be improved to allow for day-to-day transactions.