Worth listening to! What a great essay by @gladstein.
Read_907 - Why Bitcoin is Freedom Money
By Guy Swann
Aired Oct 13, 2025 · 56m · Last boosted Dec 2, 2025
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In this episode, I read and explore “Why Bitcoin is Freedom Money” by the Human Rights Foundation, written by Alex Gladstein - a powerful look at how Bitcoin is quietly reshaping the fight for human rights and financial freedom across the globe. From Nigerian activists to Afghan educators and Cuban citizens defying economic isolation, this read highlights the practical, real-world stories of people using Bitcoin as a lifeline when traditional systems fail them. I unpack why this movement isn’t about speculation or ideology but about survival - and what it means for the billions living under author...
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*spending more time and energy into Bitcoin by use of one's own initiative and work without reliance on outside help.)
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500 I liked this one. Especially the point Mauricio made at the end about people needing to own assets before they care about property rights. Making the “You'll own nothing and you'll be happy” phrase from the WEF 2016 essay sound even more diabolical.
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500 I really enjoyed the conversation. And I also very much like the book so far. I've been in the bitcoin space for quite some time now. And I'm always looking for easy-to-understand content for my normie friends. This book hits the nail on it’s head. Thank you very much 🙏🏼
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