About this episode
Marty sits down with Jimmy Song to discuss his new book Fiat Ruins Everything. Jimmy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmysong Crowdfund page for Jimmy's new book: https://fiatruinseverything.com/ 0:00 - Intro 5:38 - Writing with ChatGPT 10:59 - Degeneracy hazards 12:54 - Jimmy’s book and writing process 20:39 - Structuring a book 23:36 - Fiat’s influence on individuals with corps 30:28 - Strong families and low time pref life 35:01 - Fiat world built on ossification 44:19 - No stores of value, can’t buy a house 50:15 - Reality takes hold, how long till it breaks? 59:38 - How to explain to people when it breaks? 1:03:03 - How do individuals protect themselves? 1:11:02 - Rent seeking more harmful than welfare 1:14:40 - Wide and narrow gate, drivechains 1:26:45 - Plugging the book Shoutout to our sponsors: Unchained River Bitcoin Talent Co TFTC Merch is Available: Shop Now Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel Clips YT Channel Website Twitter Instagram Follow Marty Bent: Twitter Newsletter Podcast