005 - Why we're into Bitcoin, and why Koalas are stupid
Description
In this episode, Iyad and Ahmed discuss the revolutionary nature and potential of Bitcoin, sectarianisation in Yemen and around the region, and reframing perspectives on mental health.
Episode Timetags:
01:00 - Human rights use cases of Bitcoin
05:50 - Financial situation in Libya
08:00 - Alex Gladstein's work on Bitcoin (article links below)
09:50 - 'Sectarianization' - Danny Postel and Nader Hashemi
12:20 - Summarising Yemen's process of sectarianisation
15:50 - Mental health paradigm
20:10 - Iyad thinks Koalas are stupid
Alex Gladstein's articles:
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/bitcoin-replacing-us-super-imperialism
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/the-hidden-costs-of-the-petrodollar
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/check-your-financial-privilege
Cartoon - 'Young Koala With a Mental Health Problem':
https://www.madinamerica.com/2019/05/young-koala-mental-health-problem
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