1. Why Money Matters
From Riba Resistance by PodSystems
January 23, 2026 · 31 min · Season 1 · Episode 1
About this episode
This episode explores the significance of money as a social technology and discusses different theories of money, including fiat currency and sound money principles.
Money isn’t just a tool for buying things—it’s a social technology that shapes how we behave, interact, and organize our societies. In this episode, we dive into competing theories of money and explore the crucial distinction between fiat currency and sound money principles. What happens when money can be created[...]
Topics covered
- money
- social technology
- fiat currency
- sound money principles
- economic behavior
Keywords
- money
- fiat currency
- sound money
- economic theories
- social behavior
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: PodSystems
Books & works: Why Money Matters
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