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Topic: Freakonomics podcast about Bitcoin. (Read 1297 times)

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One Token to Move Anything Anywhere
July 07, 2014, 05:18:12 AM
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Heard the first half on my way into work. Good stuff so far, didn't want to get out of the car. Can't wait to listen to the rest.

He dies in the end...sorry
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July 07, 2014, 04:20:48 AM
#7
Heard the first half on my way into work. Good stuff so far, didn't want to get out of the car. Can't wait to listen to the rest.
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July 07, 2014, 03:29:06 AM
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I think that this is one of the clearest mainstream pieces that I have heard on Bitcoin. They let Mark have long form quotes, they explained on a deeper level how this is a way to circumvent fraud- hell they even nailed the two generals problem. They even made a great comparison with the first internet companies.
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July 04, 2014, 09:19:01 AM
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We are looking for people to be on Bitcoin Town Podcast if anyone would like to be
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/bitcoin-town-podcast-moderated-653286
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May 16, 2014, 09:01:30 AM
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Cool, thanks for sharing this ! I find Freakonomics very interesting, if a bit dry at times when they go on and on about statistics Smiley
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May 16, 2014, 08:51:03 AM
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Bitcoin is often described as “virtual gold” — as well as everything from a “bubble” to a “Ponzi scheme” to “a haven for individuals to buy black market items.”

Yeah, the intro is giving a synopsis of general media hype. The substance is rather objective and discredits most of the media sensationalism.
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May 15, 2014, 10:58:07 AM
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Bitcoin is often described as “virtual gold” — as well as everything from a “bubble” to a “Ponzi scheme” to “a haven for individuals to buy black market items.”
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May 13, 2014, 10:48:02 AM
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Here is a great podcast for beginners or even for experienced bitcoiners who want a little refreshment or encouragement. It's from late March 2014, but it didn't have it's own thread anywhere on the forum, so I thought I would share. Mark Andreesen and Benjamin Lawsky are the notable guests. There is a clip from Milton Friedman that blew my mind! Check it out:

http://freakonomics.com/2014/03/27/why-everybody-who-doesnt-hate-bitcoin-loves-it-a-new-freakonomics-radio-podcast/
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