Join us with Seb Bunny, author of "The Hidden Cost of Money," as we explore how broken money creates broken societies - and how Bitcoin offers an unexpected path to healing. From mental health to sustainable innovation, discover how monetary systems shape every aspect of modern life.
In this episode, we dive into:
• Why millennials face 40-50x income-to-housing ratios (compared to 4x in the 1970s)
• How technology should make life easier but fiat makes it harder
• The psychological impact of watching your purchasing power evaporate
• Why your S&P 500 investments aren't beating monetary inflation
• Plus: A brilliant strategy for introducing Bitcoin to skeptics (without even mentioning Bitcoin!)
Key timestamps:
00:01:24 - How Bitcoin connects diverse communities and interests
00:02:55 - Seb's journey from Silk Road skeptic to Bitcoin believer
00:04:48 - Why everything is downstream of money
00:06:51 - Could Trump clear $36 trillion debt with Bitcoin?
00:08:52 - How Bitcoin shifts from portfolio focus to life improvement
00:10:52 - The paycheck-to-paycheck reality: 2/3 of Americans struggle
00:12:21 - Housing crisis: From 4x to 8x (or 50x!) income ratios
00:14:53 - The misalignment of technology and monetary policy
00:16:34 - The $100K that lost 66% of its purchasing power
00:18:41 - Why traditional investments just "tread water"
00:20:22 - First steps for Bitcoin beginners: Start simple
00:23:04 - The FTX debacle: 1.1 BTC backing $1.6B in liabilities
00:25:03 - Each generation's wealth-building asset: Bitcoin for millennials
00:26:04 - Why Wallet of Satoshi wins for simplicity
00:28:09 - SatsCard: The gift card everyone wants to steal
00:30:06 - Critical thinking vs. passive consumption
00:32:38 - How financial struggle limits cognitive capacity
00:33:36 - The birth of "The Hidden Cost of Money"
00:36:26 - Introducing Bitcoin without saying "Bitcoin"
00:40:49 - USDT on Lightning: The next game changer
00:42:45 - Final thoughts: Everyone has value to contribute
Whether you're financially thriving or barely surviving, this conversation will transform how you think about money, technology, and your future in ways you never expected.