What does crypto have to do with violence?
There are limited resources. Animals fight over resources. Humans are animals. Crypto guards resources, it can't be stolen. Discuss.
AI's Summary
Could the answer to diminishing the ubiquity of violence in human society be hidden within the enigmatic world of cryptocurrency? This episode takes you through a profound journey, alongside our guests, a prominent macro-economist and a military specialist from MIT, as we unravel the threads connecting the defense of property to the potential for violence, a subject often skirted around in polite society. We confront the uncomfortable truths of our societal foundations and examine the potential for cryptocurrencies to redefine the landscape of property rights and societal organization, paving a path away from the age-old paradigm of might equals right.
As we navigate the discourse on power, ownership, and the historical might of nation-states, we shed light on how the unassailable nature of cryptocurrency challenges these traditional power structures. Highlighting the resilient technology behind Bitcoin and the decentralized defiance of systems like BitTorrent, we present a compelling case for crypto assets as a form of property nearly immune to the historical norms of seizure and theft. Our conversation is a voyage through the potential future of asset protection, where the very concept of force is rendered obsolete by the indomitable nature of blockchain technology. Join us for this riveting exploration of digital assets, their inherent security challenges, and their ability to reshape the fundamental essence of ownership.
References
Lord of the Flies
Bittorrent
Something About Mary
Blues Brothers
The Pirate Bay
Black Mirror, San Junipero
Black Mirror, National Anthem
Raised by Wolves
Chapters
(00:07) - Crypto's Connection to Property Ownership
AI's Summary
Could the answer to diminishing the ubiquity of violence in human society be hidden within the enigmatic world of cryptocurrency? This episode takes you through a profound journey, alongside our guests, a prominent macro-economist and a military specialist from MIT, as we unravel the threads connecting the defense of property to the potential for violence, a subject often skirted around in polite society. We confront the uncomfortable truths of our societal foundations and examine the potential for cryptocurrencies to redefine the landscape of property rights and societal organization, paving a path away from the age-old paradigm of might equals right.
As we navigate the discourse on power, ownership, and the historical might of nation-states, we shed light on how the unassailable nature of cryptocurrency challenges these traditional power structures. Highlighting the resilient technology behind Bitcoin and the decentralized defiance of systems like BitTorrent, we present a compelling case for crypto assets as a form of property nearly immune to the historical norms of seizure and theft. Our conversation is a voyage through the potential future of asset protection, where the very concept of force is rendered obsolete by the indomitable nature of blockchain technology. Join us for this riveting exploration of digital assets, their inherent security challenges, and their ability to reshape the fundamental essence of ownership.
References
Lord of the Flies
Bittorrent
Something About Mary
Blues Brothers
The Pirate Bay
Black Mirror, San Junipero
Black Mirror, National Anthem
Raised by Wolves
Chapters
(00:07) - Crypto's Connection to Property Ownership
(11:25) - Crypto
(19:20) - BitTorrent and Bitcoin