Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency mentioned as part of the discussion on value capture and competing economic tools in a future AI-enabled world.
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Bitcoin
Where Do Great Startup Ideas Come From? – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
The digital currency at the core of Coinbase's business. Early difficulties in buying Bitcoin, including using money orders and unreliable exchanges like Mt. Gox, created an opportunity for a simpler, more secure platform.
What is Wolfram Language? (Stephen Wolfram) | AI Podcast Clips
Lex Fridman
Mentioned in the context of digital currency and ledgers, motivating the development of computational contracts.
Revealing ALL My Investments at 27
Ali Abdaal
The first cryptocurrency invested in by the speaker, leading to significant losses and a lesson against day trading in the crypto market.
The Random Show — Bitcoin Pros and Cons, 2021 Resolutions, Fave Books, Lucid Dreaming, and More
Tim Ferriss
A decentralized digital currency discussed for its recent surge past $40,000 in early 2021, its history of price volatility, and comparisons to the 2017 boom.
E70: EMERGENCY POD! Russia invades Ukraine: Reactions, Putin's ambition, Biden's response and more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned in the context of energy consumption for servers, though the direct link to the main discussion about energy independence is tangential.
Mr. Robot's Co-Producer and Writer - Kor Adana
Y Combinator
A cryptocurrency frequently discussed and incorporated into the plotlines of Mr. Robot, representing a key aspect of the show's exploration of finance and technology.
E68: Trudeau invokes emergency powers, Bitcoin vs. government, Tiger Global's new strategy and more
All-In Podcast
Discussed as a decentralized system that challenges state control over finances, especially in light of Canada's actions to freeze crypto wallets.
The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, and Much More
Tim Ferriss
An early investment for Kevin Rose, considered an ultra-risky tech investment.
E65: VC markup dynamics, Russia/US tensions over Ukraine, Altos Labs raises $3B, Stripe mafia & more
All-In Podcast
Discussed as a long-term investment since 2011, with the speaker structuring holdings to avoid personal key management.
Coffeezilla: SBF, FTX, Fraud, Scams, Fake Gurus, Money, Fame, and Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #345
Lex Fridman
A cryptocurrency whose price in Korea was significantly higher than elsewhere, allowing Alameda Research to profit from arbitrage.
Mark Cuban: Love/Hate Relationship with Trump, Why He's Backing Kamala Harris
All-In Podcast
Cryptocurrency, used by Mark Cuban to illustrate inconsistencies in SEC regulation between lending stocks and lending crypto.
Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum 2.0 | Lex Fridman Podcast #188
Lex Fridman
The first decentralized cryptocurrency, which Vitalik contrasts with Ethereum's general-purpose nature.
E90: Twitter subpoenas, market overview, Pelosi's Taiwan visit & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a speculative asset that has seen a bounce (hit $22-23k).
Georges St-Pierre: The Science of Fighting | Lex Fridman Podcast #179
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as an example of cryptocurrency exploring decentralized power in the financial sector to avoid central bank control.
What Went Wrong?: A Conversation with Marc Andreessen (Episode #290)
Sam Harris
The first major cryptocurrency, built on blockchain technology, discussed as digital gold and its significance in the 2009 economic climate.
Robert Breedlove: Philosophy of Bitcoin from First Principles | Lex Fridman Podcast #176
Lex Fridman
A decentralized digital currency discussed extensively throughout the podcast for its philosophical and economic implications.
E62: Elizabeth Holmes verdict, fraud origins & takeaways, navigating "The Great Markdown" & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a cryptocurrency that is supposed to be uncorrelated with traditional markets but is observed to be a 'sponge for liquidity,' correlating with market movements when liquidity tightens.
Tyler Cowen: Economic Growth & the Fight Against Conformity & Mediocrity | Lex Fridman Podcast #174
Lex Fridman
Discussed as a cryptocurrency that has taken over the space held by gold, its price trajectory, and its limitations as a transactional currency.
IPFS, CoinList, and the Filecoin ICO with Juan Benet and Dalton Caldwell
Y Combinator
A decentralized digital currency, created in 2009, discussed as an example of a network that incentivizes people to add massive computing power.
Ryan Schiller: Librex and the Free Exchange of Ideas on College Campuses | Lex Fridman Podcast #172
Lex Fridman
Discussed as another belief system that holds power due to collective belief, and a means for Ryan Schiller to play poker at a young age.
Chris Tarbell: FBI Agent Who Took Down Silk Road | Lex Fridman Podcast #340
Lex Fridman
A decentralized digital currency, first widely adopted for transactions on Silk Road and a key component of its operation.
E61: 2022 Predictions! Business, politics, science, tech, crypto, & more
All-In Podcast
May play a defensive role in portfolios during global conflict, but also subject to market fluctuations and interest rate shifts.
E60: The 2021 Bestie Awards PLUS Jack Dorsey starts the Web3 Wars
All-In Podcast
A cryptocurrency that Jack Dorsey supports due to its censorship resistance.
David Silver: AlphaGo, AlphaZero, and Deep Reinforcement Learning | Lex Fridman Podcast #86
Lex Fridman
The first decentralized cryptocurrency.