74. The Real Drivers of Technological Progress

74. The Real Drivers of Technological Progress

In this episode Saifedean talks about popular misconceptions regarding scientific progress, focusing on aviation as a case study. He describes how the Wright brothers invented the first airplane in 1903 despite claims from scientific authorities of the time that human flight was impossible, and how commercial aircraft capabilities started to decline after the 1970s. Drawing on insights from the work of Terence Kealey, Saifedean describes how many other historical inventions – such as those of...

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251. The Gold Standard: Saifedean’s Next Book!

251. The Gold Standard: Saifedean’s Next Book!

Saifedean introduces his next book, The Gold Standard: an alternative economic history of the twentieth century, where fiat money died in 1915. What would the world look like if we had a gold standar...

10 Des 202433min

250. Fiat Architecture and Time Preference

250. Fiat Architecture and Time Preference

The Yeoman podcast with Geoff Graham hosts Saifedean Ammous, Austin Tunnel, and Jaime Izurieta-Varea to discuss the relationship between easy money and architecture. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifed...

3 Des 20241h 20min

249. Daylight Computer with Anjan Katta

249. Daylight Computer with Anjan Katta

Anjan Katta has built the Daylight computer, a low-time-preference, paper-like full function computer that's easy on your eyes and great for outdoor use. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online ...

26 Nov 20241h 17min

248. Geyser Fund with Mick

248. Geyser Fund with Mick

Mick the founder of Geyser Fund crowd-funding platform, joins us to discuss his journey down the bitcoin rabbit hole and how bitcoin helps crowdfunding. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online ...

19 Nov 20241h 7min

247. Can Interest Rates Fall to Zero on the Free Market

247. Can Interest Rates Fall to Zero on the Free Market

Dr. Saifedean Ammous discusses the history of interest lending and the economic explanations for it, culminating in the Austrian time preference theory of interest rates, which he uses to propose an o...

12 Nov 202443min

246. USD vs BTC: Debate with Brent Johnson

246. USD vs BTC: Debate with Brent Johnson

Can bitcoin actually replace the dollar? Saifedean debates USD enthusiast Brent Johnson in a Zero Hedge debate moderated by George Gammon. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platf...

5 Nov 20241h 10min

245. Strike with Jack Mallers

245. Strike with Jack Mallers

CEO Jack Mallers joins us to discuss his company, Strike, and his bitcoin journey. Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saif...

29 Okt 20241h 34min

244. Econ Bro: Nigeria's Austrian Economist

244. Econ Bro: Nigeria's Austrian Economist

Econ Bro is a Nigerian economist who is teaching Nigerians economics in the Austrian school tradition. He joins us to discuss his Austrian perspective on Nigerian economics, inflation, and the relatio...

22 Okt 20241h 27min

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