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Daylight Robbery: Taxes, Inflation, and More with Dominic Frisby - FFS #73
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Today we are joined by Dominic Frisby for a captivating discussion on the complexities of money and taxation. Dominic takes us on a journey through the history of money, taxation, and the quirks of the metric system. His unique blend of humor and insight offers an engaging exploration of these topics.
Dominic Frisby is a multi-talented British author, comedian, and musician, renowned for his insightful contributions to the field of economics. With a flair for blending humor and financial expertise, he has authored several influential books, including "Bitcoin: The Future of Money?" which was published in 2014 and is considered one of the earliest and most readable introductions to Bitcoin. Frisby is also known for his thought-provoking commentary on taxation, as exemplified in his book "Daylight Robbery: How Tax Shaped Our Past and Will Change Our Future."
Key Points Discussed:
🔹 The absurdities and historical evolution of tax systems
🔹 Dominic's exploration of the metric system's flaws
🔹 Exploration of fiat currency and its role in societal changes
What You Will Discover:
🔹 A humorous yet informative look at the world of finance and economics
🔹 How historical events have shaped our current financial systems
🔹 Engaging stories and examples illustrating monetary concepts.
Connect with Dominic:
https://twitter.com/DominicFrisby
https://www.theflyingfrisby.com/
https://www.frisbys.news/
Dominic's Weights and Measures Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q-WlILdgY8
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro - Conspiracy Theories
05:05 Taxation and Control
06:54 Money Printing and Fiat Currency
12:52 Hyperinflation and Economic Collapse
17:32 Fiat Food
24:46 Daylight Robbery
30:14 The Most Stupid (and Harmful) Tax
39:15 The Identity of Satoshi Nakamoto
45:33 Invention vs Discovery
54:46 Gold and Silver vs Bitcoin
58:46 History of Inflation
01:03:45 The Stupid Metric System
01:17:02 Wrapping Up
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