BTC160: The Hidden Cost of Money w/ Seb Bunney

In a deep dive with Seb Bunney, author of "The Hidden Cost of Money," we explore the intricate impact of monetary systems on society. From historical interventions shaping finance to money's influence on mental health and politics, Bunney challenges mainstream views on capitalism and regulation, revealing how money shapes our world. Tune in for a thought-provoking journey through economic realities. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:34 - Uncover the societal consequences of monetary choices, focusing on inequality and social cohesion. 04:04 - Discover how historical interventions have drastically shaped our current financial system. 14:03 - Learn about the hidden costs of monetary intervention, including its impact on purchasing power. 14:03 - Understand the 'Four Stages of Economic Ruin' and see real-world examples of each stage. 19:25 - Learn about the extent of monetary system's influence on government policy and political behavior, and the ways to address money's corruption in politics. 28:36 - Explore how our monetary system influences individual and collective behavior and the concept of monetary sovereignty. 40:10 - Gain insight into the connection between economic instability and mental health, and how a stable monetary system can improve mental health outcomes. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Seb’s Website and book: The Hidden Cost of Money. Related episode: Listen to BTC080: Macro and Bitcoin Education w/ Greg Foss, James Lavish, Jason Sansone, & Seb Bunney, or watch the video. NEW TO THE SHOW? Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcasts here.  SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Linkedin Marketing Solutions Fidelity Efani Shopify NDTCO Fundrise Wise NetSuite TurboTax Vacasa NerdWallet Babbel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices