How Bitcoin Fights Tyranny with Erik Cason

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Erik Cason is a cypherpunk and author of Cryptosovereignty: The Encrypted Political Philosophy of Bitcoin. In this interview, we discuss his book, philosophy, censorship in academia, and Erik's personal journey from socialism to anarchism. We also talk about technology’s use for state control and violence, the potential of Bitcoin to decentralize power, the philosophical implications of Bitcoin, the potential of living in a virtual world and the nature of consciousness.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:10:42 Communism to cryptosovreignty
00:22:43 Fiat & infinity wars
00:29:10 Tumbling down rabbit holes
00:39:09 Technology, freedom, & tyranny
00:46:07 Crypto-identity; evil; choice
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“If I’m not wrong about Bitcoin, then I believe this is the most radical apparatus that has ever put its hands in humanity and that is the only thing that can save us from the potential annihilation of total war that we are eeking towards closer and closer every day.”
- Erik Cason
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Erik Cason is a philosopher, cypherpunk, crypto-anarchist, educator and author. He has just published a book exploring the intersection of Bitcoin, sovereignty, and cryptography in the 21st century. The book’s basis was a series of essays Eric has produced over the years that have focused on the philosophical and sociological aspects of cryptography and Bitcoin.
Eric shared his journey from the Occupy Wall Street movement to discovering Bitcoin and embracing anarchism. His experience of being beaten by the police during a protest led to his realization that the state cannot be relied upon for help. We also discussed the accountability of police officers when they use their firearms, comparing the UK to the US.
Our discussion touched on the dangers of a monopoly on violence by the state, mentioning historical genocides and the efficiency of the current Chinese Uighur genocide in eradicating a people's culture. We talked about the normalization of weapons of mass destruction and the potential for a nuclear holocaust. We debated whether Bitcoin can end wars versus the concept of an "infinity war" perpetuated by the state.
Eric suggested that Bitcoin represents a return to truth in a world that has become nihilistic and devoid of values. He talked about how through advanced mathematics and cryptography, Bitcoin allows for a monetary system that enables true accountability. Bitcoin is a radical way of regaining control over money and limiting the overbearing nature of governments, allowing individuals to make ethical choices even in the face of destruction.
Eric fundamentally believes that Satoshi Nakamoto opened up a new frontier for warfare on the internet and provided a space for rebellion movements to operate against oppressive states. That tool still relies on humans who believe in freedom, taking agency: it is vitally important for everyone to take responsibility for addressing societal issues to ensure a better future for our children.

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@TheRealDerekS 11 месяцев назад

This last week Luke Gromen recited a quote: "It's very dangerous to be right when powerful men are wrong." And Powerful men are wrong right now. Bitcoin is our armor. This is where Lowry is spot on, we can have a peaceful revolution bcuz we are defended by this encrypted projection of power. Power to the people baby

@jimnichols5584 11 месяцев назад

Pls read the book Peter and have Erik back on again. Exploring these deep topics is so much more valuable than just number go up technology.

@bobmccall9725 11 месяцев назад

I bought the booke at Pacific Bitcoin and have not read it yet. Now I will. This dude is awesome. Very smart and outside of traditional molds. Respect ✊

@freyawildesciencefictionau8156 11 месяцев назад

The most brilliant podcast I think you've done yet Peter. So far my favorite.

@TheRealDerekS 11 месяцев назад

Ran thru a stint where I was studying hiedeger and was struck by his ideas of "being" and the principle of "throwness"... it was interesting, finding eric helped locked these ideas into a modern lens for me. I dont advise digging too far into nazi associated thinkers but eric does an excellent job of peeling back the underlying case for many of the reasons that the nazis went completely off the rails... they even tried to coopt Nietzsches work and he had been dead decades before Hitler took power.... these are profound thinkers, be prepared to be challenged internally with their books; however, it's crazy the amount of similarities to what we are dealing with today and it's worth looking at. Gov is not our friend right now, it's clearly overgrown, eric makes excellent arguments for why we need to check this beast. I still cant tell if eric is insane or a genius. Perfect. I hope I never have to choose.

@rickknight3823 11 месяцев назад

I have a friend just like Erik who has a similar intense fervour to want humanity to strive for better things, coupled with the references and lateral thinking ability. It's definitely a balance between 2 mental states at this kind of level.

@swatisquantum 11 месяцев назад

cycles repeat

@S54VR6 11 месяцев назад

Erik is one of my favorite bitcoiners

@agirlship-hopworld4256 11 месяцев назад

Pete getting more wise. Props. Much respect

@freyawildesciencefictionau8156 11 месяцев назад

Seems like it doesn't it. I hope so.

@Luke-cj7gz 11 месяцев назад

Yes! Love Erik

@TheRealDerekS 11 месяцев назад

"I Prefer Not To" amazing quote, they cant take from you what you choose not to give them! When the mighty Atlas finally shrugs and drops the weight of the world from his shoulders, it will be simply bcuz he decided to no longer sanction his own undoing.

@knoworiginality 11 месяцев назад

Listened to this twice and im Extremely glad i did. Very deep. Buying the book now.

@aaronwhithead2056 11 месяцев назад

That was amazing 🤘

@NyquistLP 11 месяцев назад

reminds me of listening to dergigi. just when you think you've wrapped your head around this thing, and new layer of the onion reveals itself.

@bethgreenberet1734 11 месяцев назад

Excellent pod! Love the way Erik thinks! Happy late bday Pete 🤘

@AustinZeltwanger 11 месяцев назад

Love Erik great episode!

@Cronus6 11 месяцев назад

Erik found the saying "vis-a-vis" and really ran with it 😂🤣

@dijayus4710 11 месяцев назад

Erik is great. I don't think things get as bad as he warns about but I think it's great that he does because it keeps me vigilant against it happening. I agree more with Peter that the Ready Player One future will be mostly optional. It will be akin to playing video games today, and it won't be a pod. It will be AR glasses with voice activation and eye tracking or neural brain-computer interfaces. Some will spend their lives in the "pod" of their tiny apartment, living off government provided CBDCs and healthcare, while others will reject them in favor of "the real world" and freedom money (BTC). Most people will operate somewhere in-between. AI is going to supercharge this transformation. Just my current theory on how this plays out.

@JeDxDeVu 6 месяцев назад

I feel like some guest are so smart for this show.

@steveknight9187 11 месяцев назад

I hear Frito from Idiocracy every time he talks.

@lastnamefirstname2390 11 месяцев назад

I agree with both of you to an extent.

@AllSeeingEyesMetal 11 месяцев назад

1.24.45 was impressive Mccormack. Realising there's something here but needs to look more The way people should be 👍

@Jimmybob21 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic 💯 ⚡️ 🧡

@BJBONEDADDY 11 месяцев назад

This guy is so damn cool.

@shahinir 2 месяца назад

going inside eriks mind is a trip

@mad-zr8wy 11 месяцев назад

Cryptography, an empowering tool for individuals.

@moralhazard1 11 месяцев назад

I remember a shift in my thinking when I was like "oh...the problem is the POWER the government would need to take care of everyone's needs" ..not that the idea of taking care of everyone is bad but it's the means to do it.... Seems pretty common sense to me now lol, but I think it's important to understand if you're talking to kids that are just like "just give them the power so they can get things done and take care of everyone what's the problem? just give the good people the power!" ...the POWER is the problem...

@christinewillis7545 10 месяцев назад

I respectfully disagree. The people is the problem - not the power. We repeat the cycle when we attribute power to someone else - whether it is forced or voluntary. BTC has changed my life completely. Forever questing, forever searching - and I never thought about the why. Erik has mucked up my thinking. Like a hurricane -sucked the complacency out of me.

@some_dude_on_the_internet 11 месяцев назад

Taking psychedelics on a plane, what could go wrong? "There was an incident..." 😂

@mad-zr8wy 11 месяцев назад

Another comment. Erik is on it

@willfrerichs 11 месяцев назад

1:01:45 “I don’t think I’m even very smart.” Um, agree to disagree lol.

@jmartirosyan 11 месяцев назад

Bless Erik for mentioning the Armenian genocide. He's right, the same thing happened where the population was forced to give up their weapons and left defenceless followed by atrocities that killed 1.5 million Armenians. Never give up your guns.

@TheRealDerekS 11 месяцев назад

Erik makes me feel unalone

@pamelacogginsrobles3606 11 месяцев назад

Peter, please do not refer to yourself as a "dumbass" anymore. There are so many categories of "smart". The world is so complex, we need folks like you to skip along the top of all these deep topics and draw them together in a web. I think what you do requires much more skill than you give yourself credit for. I defend you because I am like you. Carry on. ❤

@christinewillis7545 10 месяцев назад

Well said.

@ZachdotMiller 11 месяцев назад

Peter, I hope you or Danny see this. Just as Bitcoin faces misconceptions and FUD, yet reveals profound implications when deeply understood, so too does Christianity when approached with open eyes and intellectual rigor. The truth found in God's word has an impact that far exceeds the enlightenment that Bitcoin has brought us. I understand being on the other side of belief in relgion or God, and hearing this message countless times, but I wish someone told me it wasn't just about faith, but also a mountain of evidence. I have to ask, if you found Christianity to be true, would you believe? Imagine, converting people to become Bitcoiners determined that persons souls eternal destination. It is the same feeling for me as a Christian, having done the work, and wanting everyone to see what I see and for them to accept the free gift of salvation.