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Thought Leader - Lars Emmerich on Bitcoin and macroeconomics

Nov 10, 2022

Lars Emmerich is the author of the Sam Jameson and Peter Kittredge conspiracy thriller series, read by over one million thriller fans. Lars is an entrepreneur, investor/bitcoin miner, and retired F-16 pilot who writes about good guys with a bad streak and bad guys with a few redeeming qualities. A 1994 distinguished graduate of the US Air Force Academy, a Hertz Fellow, and a two-time recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross medal for valor in combat, Lars brings a unique perspective to any discussion about literature, economics, and Geopolitics.
 
Outline
  • Introduction to Lars.  0:02
  • What is value and how do you store it? 1:34
  • What intrigued him about bitcoin. 3:24
  • What are some of the criticisms of bitcoin? 5:07
  • About one-half of 1% of global energy production is going to bitcoin mining. 6:45
  • Why are they a hero? 8:21