Leon and Makoto explore the visionary ideas of Buckminster Fuller and their relevance to modern economic systems, particularly in relation to Bitcoin and real estate. They discuss how Bitcoin can serve as a digital form of real estate, the implications of housing as a service, and the importance of understanding the difference between utility value and monetary premium in real estate. The conversation emphasizes the need for innovative solutions to the current economic challenges and the potential of Bitcoin to empower individuals by providing a portable and resilient form of wealth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Buckminster Fuller and Bitcoin

10:55 Understanding Digital Real Estate

17:29 Utility Value vs. Monetary Value in Housing

25:49 The Architectural Paradox and Future of Development

32:12 Understanding the Pressure in Architecture

33:41 The Role of Bitcoin in Architecture

35:34 Low Time Preference and Architectural Quality

39:06 Challenges in Current Building Environments

40:10 The Inhumanity of Inflation

42:49 Speculation and Real Estate as Money

43:51 Housing as a Service: A New Paradigm

47:37 The False Sense of Security in Real Estate

51:40 The Utility of Bitcoin in Crisis

53:23 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions

Keywords

Buckminster Fuller, Bitcoin, Digital Real Estate, Housing, Utility Value, Monetary Premium, Dual Collateralization, Building as a Service, Economic Systems, Inflation

Guest Links

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