How the Government Bankrupted Society | Joe Bryan x Peter McCormack Show

Joe Bryan is a writer and thinker focused on the intersection of money, society, and freedom. With a background in finance and a deep understanding of Bitcoin, Joe is one of the most articulate critics of fiat money and the systemic damage caused by government control over currency.

In this interview, Joe explains why inflation is not just an economic phenomenon but one of the greatest crimes against society. We explore how money printing distorts markets, fuels inequality, and erodes personal freedom. Joe breaks down the hidden consequences of fiat currency—rising housing costs, corporate capture of vital industries, and the silent theft of wealth through inflation. He argues that only by separating money from state control—and embracing a decentralised alternative—can we restore economic sanity and create a freer, fairer world.

Joe's excellent video, "What's the Problem?", is available to watch here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtFOxNbmD38

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00:00:00 Introduction and opening thoughts
00:02:40 Joe’s background and journey
00:08:22 Discovering Bitcoin
00:12:55 Fiat money's hidden problems
00:18:10 Central banks and inflation
00:23:34 How money printing distorts markets
00:28:02 The Cantillon Effect explained
00:34:19 Housing market and inequality
00:39:58 The role of venture capital
00:44:11 Impact on food and pharma
00:50:06 Wall Street bailouts
00:55:42 How Bitcoin fixes this
01:02:03 Common Bitcoin misconceptions
01:08:10 Societal changes under Bitcoin
01:13:48 Why adoption is difficult
01:18:56 What gives Bitcoin value
01:24:05 Governments vs. separation of money
01:29:15 Political game theory
01:35:21 Future optimism and final thoughts

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