BTC186: Fiat Food & Bitcoin w/ Matthew Lysiak (Bitcoin Podcast)

In this episode of the Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast, investigative journalist Matthew Lysiak discusses his latest book on fiat food policies, influential figures like Ancel Keys, corporate interests, and the impact of inflation on health.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

02:22 - The history and impact of fiat food policies.

10:11 - The role of influential figures like Ancel Keys and John Harvey Kellogg.

25:11 - Insights into nutrient density and its importance.

26:21 - How to accurately measure the CPI bucket considering nutrient dense food prices.

29:02 - How corporate interests have shaped national food policies since 1884.

40:30 - The monetary and nutrition shifts of the 1970s.

52:03 - The real cost of inflation on financial, physical, and mental health.

56:21 - How Bitcoin can change the current food and health landscape.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

• Matthew’s Book: Fiat Food.
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