TKR053 | Bitcoin or Bitcon? The History of Money (Part 1) with Seb Bunney on The Kinvestor Report

In the first of this two-part episode, Arlen is joined by Seb Bunney, Author of The Hidden Cost of Money and Co-Founder & CEO of Looking Glass Education, where they discuss the evolution of money, the rise and fall of gold-backed systems, and why Bitcoin has emerged as a modern alternative to sound money (but more on that, in part 2). 🔎 Inside this Episode: 🔹 Why money evolved from barter to gold 🔹 How fiat currency broke the link to scarcity 🔹 The hidden costs of inflation and monetary control 🔹 Why Bitcoin is viewed as “digital gold” 🔹 And more! 📌 About Our Guest – Seb Bunney Seb’s path to the financial world has been anything but conventional. He began his career navigating the backcountry trails of British Columbia as a mountain bike guide and coach, but a quiet sense of incompleteness stirred deeper questions. In his downtime, he immersed himself in the study of money, macroeconomics, psychology, and the structures that shape our society. What began as a personal journey of self-discovery evolved into a decade-long exploration of the financial system and its ripple effects on human behaviour. When the pandemic reshaped the world, Seb made a pivotal shift—channeling his passion for education into the digital space. He went on to co-found the educational platform Looking Glass, co-author B is for Bitcoin, and write the number-one bestselling book The Hidden Cost of Money—a bold exploration of how money shapes our lives and the world around us. As a result of his work, Seb has been invited to share his perspective at global conferences, on influential podcasts, and in well-regarded financial publications. 🎯 Make Smart Moves in 2026! 🔹 Subscribe for more expert insights: https://www.youtube.com/@kinvestornetwork 🔹 Like & Share to help others discover this valuable content 🔹 Hit the Notification Bell 🔔 so you never miss an episode 📲 Connect with The Kinvestor Report: ✅ Follow Kinvestor on X/Twitter: https://x.com/KinvestorHQ ✅ Follow Arlen Hansen on X/Twitter: https://x.com/ArlenHansen ✅ Visit Our Website: https://kincommunications.com/kinvestor-network/ 🌐 Follow Seb Bunney: 🔸 Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/SebBunney 🔸 Visit his Website: https://www.sebbunney.com/ 📌 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:33 Why money? What is money? 07:29 The barter society transition 09:53 Recognition of gold 11:49 Gold & the periodic table 15:02 The move away from gold 17:19 Fractional reserve banking 22:07 The 4 factors of production 26:36 The monetary lever 31:56 Gold problems 34:55 Bitcoin = Digital Gold? 39:08 To be continued 🎥 Episode recorded: January 15, 2026 🔎 Keywords: #KinvestorReport #Gold #Fiat #Bitcoin #Crypto #Inflation #MonetaryPolicy Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests or participants in this video on this channel are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official stance, policies, or position of Kinvestor, Kin Communications, or its principals and employees. We encourage viewers to engage critically and thoughtfully with the content presented.