Science Fiction, Culture, Decentralization, AI & F*cks Given - Devon Eriksen (Bitcoin Talk on THE Bitcoin Podcast)

<p>"Money is a technology for measuring f*cks given."</p> <p>On this <a href="https://bitcoinpodcast.net/bitcoin-talk">Bitcoin Talk</a> episode of <a href="https://twitter.com/titcoinpodcast">THE Bitcoin Podcast</a>, <a href="https://primal.net/walker">Walker</a> talks with <a href="https://twitter.com/Devon_Eriksen_"><strong>Devon Eriksen</strong></a><strong>,</strong> software engineer turned Sci-Fi author, who just released his first novel, <a href="https://devoneriksen.com/novels"><strong>Theft of Fire</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p>Walker and Devon go deep down multiple rabbit holes, discussing Science Fiction, culture and law, communism vs capitalism, artificial intelligence, Bitcoin vs fiat, the "F*ck Theory of Value," and a whole lot more.</p> <p>*****</p> <p>Go to <a href="http://bitbox.swiss/walker">bitbox.swiss/walker</a> and use <strong>promo code WALKER</strong> for 5% off the Bitbox02 <strong>Bitcoin-only</strong> hardware wallet.</p> <p>*****</p> <p><strong>DEVON'S LINKS:</strong></p> <p>WEBSITE (buy THEFT OF FIRE): <a href="https://devoneriksen.com">https://devoneriksen.com</a></p> <p>Devon on X: <a href="https://twitter.com/Devon_Eriksen_">https://twitter.com/Devon_Eriksen_</a></p> <p>CONTACT: <a href="https://devoneriksen.com/contact">https://devoneriksen.com/contact</a></p> <p>*****</p> <p><strong>WALKER’S LINKS:</strong></p> <p>NOSTR: <a href="https://primal.net/walker">https://primal.net/walker</a></p> <p>X/TWITTER:</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/walkeramerica">https://twitter.com/walkeramerica</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/titcoinpodcast">https://twitter.com/titcoinpodcast</a></p> <p>WATCH ON <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@walkeramerica">YOUTUBE</a> or <a href="https://rumble.com/user/WalkerAmerica%5C">RUMBLE</a></p> <p><strong>TIMESTAMPS:</strong></p> <p>03:23 The Power of Serendipitous Moments</p> <p>06:27 The Dangers of Centralized Power</p> <p>09:57 The Importance of Listening and Respect</p> <p>13:29 The Role of Ideas in Capitalism</p> <p>15:44 The Influence of Culture on Law and Technology</p> <p>18:26 The Impact of Stories on Culture</p> <p>22:51 The Decline of Traditional Media and the Rise of Decentralization</p> <p>32:49 The Influence of Culture on Law</p> <p>38:48 The Power of Individual Storytelling</p> <p>42:01 The Need for Alternative Voices in Art and Media</p> <p>47:44 The Shift from One-Way to Many-to-Many Communication</p> <p>52:29 The Era of Persuasion</p> <p>56:39 The Hope of Decentralization</p> <p>01:01:45 The Importance of Property Rights</p> <p>01:09:08 The Power of Technology and Innovation</p> <p>01:21:55 The Dangers of Centralization</p> <p>01:29:33 The Significance of Bitcoin</p> <p>01:34:51 The Manipulation of Money and Subsidies</p> <p>01:39:44 Money as a Tool for Cooperation</p> <p>01:41:51 The Origins of Money and Corruption</p> <p>01:44:44 Incentives and the Failure of Fiat Currencies</p> <p>01:51:32 Artificial Intelligence and its Limitations</p> <p>01:58:41 The Future of the Book Series</p> <p>02:06:42 The Vision of a Bitcoin Future</p> <p>02:08:29 Closing Remarks and Future Conversations</p>