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Morality | Knut Svanholm | Everything Divided By 21 Million | Episode 5 of 12
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- Dec 20, 2025
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Summary
"If the people of the nation understood our banking and monetary system, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning." — Henry Ford. In Episode 5 of the Infinity Series, Paul sits down with philosopher and author Knut Svanholm to peel back the layers of the greatest moral crisis of our time: the fiat monetary system. We dive deep into the "Non-Aggression Principle," the reality of property rights, and why the current banking system isn't just inefficient—it’s inherently predatory. From the "existential money printer" of organized religion to the modern-day theft of inflation and VAT, Knut explains why choosing Bitcoin is the ultimate moral act of opting out of a puppeteer-designed world. In this episode, we cover: Why "Don't Steal" is the only moral compass you need. The transition from Civilization to Barbarism through fiat money. How the Central Bank acts as a "lender of last resort" for counterfeiting. The scarcity of life: Why finite time gives value to everything we do. Taking the "Orange Pill": How to opt-out and live on your own terms.