Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with philosophy professor Brad as we explore Bitcoin from a completely fresh perspective: the veil of ignorance thought experiment.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Why Bitcoin represents true "freedom money" across multiple dimensions
• How Bitcoin found a home for privacy, censorship-resistance, and sovereignty in one currency
• The fascinating philosophical case for why Bitcoin is good for the world - regardless of your politics
• Inside look at the new Bitcoin Research Institute at the University of Wyoming
• Plus: Why Bitcoin doesn't need to "take over everything" to be successful!

Key timestamps:00:00:58 - Brad's Bitcoin journey beginning in 2013-201400:02:13 - The early Bitcoin community: close-knit despite its size00:03:53 - Breaking down "freedom money" and its multiple dimensions00:08:06 - Brad's contributions to the Bitcoin ecosystem00:10:19 - Common misconceptions in academic Bitcoin papers00:12:02 - The Bitcoin Research Institute's mission and incentives00:14:51 - The challenge of funding in Bitcoin's decentralized ecosystem00:18:56 - Brad's Bitcoin research timeline and background00:22:11 - Surprising political diversity in Bitcoin's potential supporters00:24:33 - Why Bitcoin doesn't need to replace all currencies to succeed00:26:56 - Brad's take on Bitcoin maximalism00:28:38 - The "veil of ignorance" thought experiment for Bitcoin

Whether you're deeply interested in Bitcoin's philosophical underpinnings or just curious about how Bitcoin relates to fundamental human freedom, this episode offers a fresh perspective on why Bitcoin matters beyond price and adoption.