"Money is a technology for measuring f*cks given."On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks with Devon Eriksen, software engineer turned Sci-Fi author, who just released his first novel, Theft of Fire.Walker and Devon go deep down multiple rabbit holes, discussing Science Fiction, culture and law, communism vs capitalism, artificial intelligence, Bitcoin vs fiat, the "F*ck Theory of Value," and a whole lot more.*****Go to bitbox.swiss/walker and use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitbox02 Bitcoin-only hardware wallet.*****DEVON'S LINKS:WEBSITE (buy THEFT OF FIRE): https://devoneriksen.comDevon on X: https://twitter.com/Devon_Eriksen_CONTACT: https://devoneriksen.com/contact*****WALKER’S LINKS:NOSTR: https://primal.net/walkerX/TWITTER:https://twitter.com/walkeramericahttps://twitter.com/titcoinpodcastWATCH ON YOUTUBE or RUMBLETIMESTAMPS:03:23 The Power of Serendipitous Moments06:27 The Dangers of Centralized Power09:57 The Importance of Listening and Respect13:29 The Role of Ideas in Capitalism15:44 The Influence of Culture on Law and Technology18:26 The Impact of Stories on Culture22:51 The Decline of Traditional Media and the Rise of Decentralization32:49 The Influence of Culture on Law38:48 The Power of Individual Storytelling42:01 The Need for Alternative Voices in Art and Media47:44 The Shift from One-Way to Many-to-Many Communication52:29 The Era of Persuasion56:39 The Hope of Decentralization01:01:45 The Importance of Property Rights01:09:08 The Power of Technology and Innovation01:21:55 The Dangers of Centralization01:29:33 The Significance of Bitcoin01:34:51 The Manipulation of Money and Subsidies01:39:44 Money as a Tool for Cooperation01:41:51 The Origins of Money and Corruption01:44:44 Incentives and the Failure of Fiat Currencies01:51:32 Artificial Intelligence and its Limitations01:58:41 The Future of the Book Series02:06:42 The Vision of a Bitcoin Future02:08:29 Closing Remarks and Future Conversations