{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Knut Svanholm - Wake Up Now","description":"In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I chat with Knut Svanholm, a former seafarer turned philosopher and the mind behind the \u201cBitcoin Infinity\u201d meme. We explore the philosophy of freedom, how Bitcoin changes human interactions, and what it truly means to live without fear in an age of paper Bitcoin and clown world distractions. \u2013\u2013\u2013 Offers &amp;amp; Discounts \u2013\u2013\u2013 Theya is the world\u2019s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us\/cedric &amp;nbsp;Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com\/matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https:\/\/thebitcoinmatrix.com\/sponsors\/ \u2013\u2013\u2013 Get To Know Today's Guest \u2013\u2013\u2013 \u2022 Knut Svanholm on X: https:\/\/x.com\/knutsvanholm \u2013\u2013\u2013 Socials \u2013\u2013\u2013 \u2022 Check out our new website at https:\/\/TheBitcoinMatrix.Com \u2022 Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https:\/\/x.com\/cedyoungelman \u2022 Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https:\/\/x.com\/_bitcoinmatrix \u2022 Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs \u2013\u2013\u2013 Chapters \u2013\u2013\u2013 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Knut\u2019s Recent Work and Bitcoin Infinity Academy 04:14 - Philosophical Direction of Bitcoin in 2025 06:18 - Is Bitcoin Divine or Merely Civilized? 07:38 - Directional Libertarianism and Fiat Jobs 09:06 - Bitcoin, Hope, and Time Preference 11:33 - Money Printing: Conspiracy or Human Nature? 13:06 - Shawshank, Hope, and Government Overreach&amp;nbsp; 16:08 - Free Will, Clown World, and Observations&amp;nbsp; 20:06 - Ownership vs. Possession in Bitcoin&amp;nbsp; 23:07 - Confidence, Satoshis, and Identity&amp;nbsp; 29:20 - Bitcoin as the Internet\u2019s Missing Layer 30:31 - FUD, Media, and Psychological Filters&amp;nbsp; 33:34 - Stoicism, Thought, and Reality Control&amp;nbsp; 38:09 - Past Regrets and Mindfulness in the Moment&amp;nbsp; 41:35 - Thought Observation and Creative Flow 44:23 - Reflection, Growth, and Staying Grounded&amp;nbsp; 46:49 - Generational Wealth and Responsibility 50:24 - Infinity Divided by 21 Million&amp;nbsp; 52:15 - Can Bitcoin Be Broken?&amp;nbsp; 54:42 - Final Thoughts&amp;nbsp; DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions\/views of any of our guests or sponsors.&amp;nbsp; I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.&amp;nbsp; Thank you for listening! ","author_name":"The Bitcoin Matrix","author_url":"http:\/\/bitcoinmatrix.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37306600\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/190482830"}