We Study Billionaires - The Investors Podcast

Seb and Preston explore the hidden emotional and societal costs of fiat currency, how Bitcoin changes our perception of value, and why money is more than just economics—it's identity. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - The emotional toll of living within a fiat monetary system 10:04 - How Bitcoin changes the way we express values through money 12:55 - The real-life shifts that occur when someone adopts low time preference 15:37 - How hard money can enable authentic altruism and creativity 19:11 - How broken money disrupts psychological growth through Maslow’s hierarchy 20:24 - Why fiat incentives fuel fear, narrow focus, and societal disconnection 22:41 - The impact of viable saving on emotional and creative well-being 25:45 - Why fiat may be driving an identity crisis and inauthentic life paths 33:22 - What Bitcoin reveals about curiosity and intellectual integrity 41:05 - How note-taking and integration fuel personal and intellectual growth Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies