Bitcoin Philosopher Reveals The Biggest Bitcoin Scam Nobody Talks About

In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I chat with Knut Svanholm, a former seafarer turned philosopher and the mind behind the “Bitcoin Infinity” meme.

We explore the philosophy of freedom, how Bitcoin changes human interactions, and what it truly means to live without fear in an age of paper Bitcoin and clown world distractions.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Knut’s Recent Work and Bitcoin Infinity Academy
04:14 - Philosophical Direction of Bitcoin in 2025
06:18 - Is Bitcoin Divine or Merely Civilized?
07:38 - Directional Libertarianism and Fiat Jobs
09:06 - Bitcoin, Hope, and Time Preference
11:33 - Money Printing: Conspiracy or Human Nature?
13:06 - Shawshank, Hope, and Government Overreach
16:08 - Free Will, Clown World, and Observations
20:06 - Ownership vs. Possession in Bitcoin
23:07 - Confidence, Satoshis, and Identity
29:20 - Bitcoin as the Internet’s Missing Layer
30:31 - FUD, Media, and Psychological Filters
33:34 - Stoicism, Thought, and Reality Control
38:09 - Past Regrets and Mindfulness in the Moment
41:35 - Thought Observation and Creative Flow
44:23 - Reflection, Growth, and Staying Grounded
46:49 - Generational Wealth and Responsibility
50:24 - Infinity Divided by 21 Million
52:15 - Can Bitcoin Be Broken?
54:42 - Final Thoughts

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