In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie interviews Saifedean Ammous about his new fiction book, "The Gold Standard," which explores a world without fiat money. They discuss the current state of the monetary system, with Saifedean expressing skepticism about a return to the gold standard and highlighting the value of Bitcoin. He also shares his thoughts on the institutionalization of Bitcoin, the potential for a market top and bust, and the importance of understanding Bitcoin's volatility. Saifedean reflects on the success of his book, "The Bitcoin Standard," and his plans to create a simplified Bitcoin guide for school children. He also touches on the concept that any supply of money is sufficient if its purchasing power increases, and shares his gratitude for the ability to provide for his family through his work in the Bitcoin space.
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