In a paper released a few days ago (October 2024) two senior officials from the ECB outlined why they believe Bitcoin is dangerous, creates inequality, and is a threat to democracy. In this episode, I outline why they are wrong.

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Today's episode:

[00:50] A real-life horror story.

[02:30] Arguments made by two senior ECB officials about the dangers of Bitcoin in a research paper.

[05:58] The high levels of accessibility of Bitcoin.

[05:58] Some of the many benefits of Bitcoin.

[07:16] Why it is untrue that early Bitcoin adopters benefit unfairly.

[09:35] The causes of inequality.

[10:35] My theories for the motivation behind the release of the anti-Bitcoin paper.

[16:19] What to expect from the MICA workshop I am holding in November.

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I’ve always believed in the importance of IP rights and patents, like many of you, but my recent discovery of Stephan Kinsella’s theory on this topic has led me to almost completely change my mind. Tune in today to hear about the history of IP rights and patents, why they are anti-capitalist, and how they actually inhibit rather than promote innovation.

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Today's episode:

[00:38] Why today’s episode is a special one.

[01:45] My argument against registering trademarks as a startup.

[04:03] How my opinion on IP rights has changed.

[04:48] The history of copyrights and patents.

[05:55] A summary of Stephan Kinsella’s argument against IP rights.

[07:26] How IP laws infringe on the property rights of individuals.

[08:58] How patents can inhibit innovation.

[10:04] An example of how IP rights act in the interests of big corporations rather than consumers.

[13:12] The three potential sources of property rights.

[14:33] What Stephan believes ownership principles should be based on.

[15:22] Contractual provisions that I always include in my client agreements.

[17:33] The challenges of enforcing IP rights.

[18:43] Why I am such a fan of Stephan Kinsella’s work.

[19:30] Stephan’s response to the fear that people have about the threat of AI.

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While I normally choose to keep my political views separate from my professional life, in this episode, I share why forming and defending your own political opinions is a very useful tool that can lead to the development of skills that will be invaluable to you as a financial-industry professional.

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Today's episode:

[01:03] Why I usually keep my political views separate from my professional life.

[02:44] Damage that can be caused by bringing political will into the financial industry.

[04:00] My thoughts on Dima Kats’ decision to expose corruption.

[06:17] The value of having strong opinions.

[07:24] Real-world examples of how my strong opinions have benefited me.

[11:58] My first introduction to Donald Trump.

[13:22] What I thought when I found out he was running for president.

[14:15] How I feel about his time in office.

[15:56] My thoughts on why so many people are negatively triggered by him.

[18:30] Lessons that I think we can all learn from him, whether or not we agree with the things he says.

[19:31] Skills that can be developed through the formation of solid political opinions.

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