New World in the Making Interview: What If We Started With Trust?

This episode was originally published by Adriana Sánchez Uebelhoer on 11 July 2025.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KplPL8oksxUToday I’m speaking with Susie Violet Ward, journalist, writer, and co-founder of Bitcoin Policy UK.With a background in finance and IT, Susie brings a unique voice to conversations about Bitcoin, energy, AI, and public policy, but also about creativity, gender, intuition, and the deeper questions around how we build, work, and live.We explore where the financial system is breaking down, what CBDCs could mean for privacy and control, and how Bitcoin mining might unlock new possibilities for energy use.But we also go deeper into trust, education, identity, and how we make space for new stories to emerge.→ Listen & subscribe on your favorite platform→ More on Substack: https://mardeagosto.substack.com/→ Bitcoin Policy UK: https://bitcoinpolicy.uk/→ Susie on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/susievioletward/→ Susie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susie-violet-ward-1078a0188/ Thanks for listening and being part of the new world in the making.RESOURCES → Learn how to set up your Bitcoin journey with The Bitcoin Way: http://thebitcoinway.com/NewWorldChapters00:00 Embracing Intuition and the Flow of Life03:07 The Journey to Bitcoin and Personal Growth06:06 The Shift from Traditional Education to Self-Discovery09:07 The Role of Bitcoin in Empowerment and Accountability11:49 Transitioning to a Purpose-Driven Career14:55 The Dangers of Central Bank Digital Currencies18:08 The Environmental Impact of Bitcoin Mining21:14 Mainstream Media Narratives and Misinformation24:13 The Future of Energy and Bitcoin Mining36:51 The Future of Energy: Abundance vs. Scarcity39:21 The Role of Free Markets in Society41:45 AI and Its Impact on the Economy45:03 Bitcoin vs. Crypto: Understanding the Differences49:14 Taxation and Regulation Challenges for Bitcoin52:25 Innovative Projects in Bitcoin Mining57:07 The Need for Community and Local Solutions01:00:01 Education and the Future of Learning01:08:17 Embracing Failure as a Learning Tool01:10:22 The Dangers of Data Collection and Surveillance01:13:08 The Importance of Privacy and Awareness01:15:34 Empowerment Through Bitcoin01:17:06 Gender Disparities in Finance and Technology01:19:52 The Male-Dominated Bitcoin Space01:22:03 Balancing Work and Family Life01:25:21 Social Constraints and Gender Roles01:28:20 Unconscious Bias and Respect01:31:51 The Complexity of Narratives01:39:50 Envisioning a New World with Bitcoin🔔 Follow BPUKVisit bitcoinpolicy.uk for more insights, briefings, and research on Bitcoin policy in the UK.