cypherdoc
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1764
Merit: 1002
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 14, 2012, 11:18:37 PM |
|
Charlie, well done once getting past the initial nerves. ![Cheesy](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/cheesy.gif) edit: what i liked most is that when you're relaxed you're able to speak about alot of important concepts quickly which is helpful when you don't have alot of time.
|
|
|
|
evoorhees (OP)
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1008
Merit: 1023
Democracy is the original 51% attack
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 14, 2012, 11:21:00 PM |
|
|
|
|
|
adamstgBit
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1904
Merit: 1037
Trusted Bitcoiner
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 14, 2012, 11:36:59 PM |
|
I'm glad you said cavirtex.com at the end, it really is the best way for Canadians to buy bitcoin its funny the other guy next to you (Dave Berch?), appears to be becoming more open to bitcoin ![Wink](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
|
|
|
|
bbit
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1330
Merit: 1000
Bitcoin
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 14, 2012, 11:37:39 PM |
|
Very good interview Charlie! GOOD JOB!!! ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif)
|
|
|
|
elux
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1458
Merit: 1006
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 14, 2012, 11:51:41 PM |
|
its funny the other guy next to you (Dave Berch?), appears to be becoming more open to bitcoin
But he doesn't buy the idea of it becoming a, "uhh, World Currency, or, Galactic Currency," or... something. Who proposed Bitcoin as the currency of the Solar System? That was a strange, enjoyable digression. ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif)
|
|
|
|
adamstgBit
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1904
Merit: 1037
Trusted Bitcoiner
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 14, 2012, 11:59:06 PM |
|
its funny the other guy next to you (Dave Berch?), appears to be becoming more open to bitcoin
But he doesn't buy the idea of it becoming a, "uhh, World Currency, or, Galactic Currency," or... something. Who proposed Bitcoin as the currency of the Solar System? That was a strange, enjoyable digression. ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif) Bitcoin! the only way to trade in the milky way ![Wink](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
|
|
|
|
weex
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1102
Merit: 1014
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 15, 2012, 12:03:11 AM |
|
its funny the other guy next to you (Dave Berch?), appears to be becoming more open to bitcoin
But he doesn't buy the idea of it becoming a, "uhh, World Currency, or, Galactic Currency," or... something. Who proposed Bitcoin as the currency of the Solar System? That was a strange, enjoyable digression. ![Smiley](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/smiley.gif) Bitcoin! the only way to trade in the milky way ![Wink](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/wink.gif) Galactic Credits...if I ever create an altchain, that's what it'll be called.
|
|
|
|
Fuzzy
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 15, 2012, 12:04:14 AM |
|
|
|
|
|
Portnoy
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 2030
Merit: 1000
My money; Our Bitcoin.
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 15, 2012, 12:31:24 AM |
|
Are there any 7-11s or CVS in Canada?
Canada has 7-11s and Walmarts but you can't buy bitcoins at any of them yet.
|
|
|
|
cypherdoc
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1764
Merit: 1002
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 15, 2012, 12:53:10 AM |
|
when an interviewer asks you what is backing Bitcoin say "it is backed by hundreds of thousands of ppl who have made a conscious decision to not let their govt's devalue their money every time a bank demands a bailout".
when someone like David Birch says that fiat money is backed by the govt's power to tax don't just let that go w/o a response. say "oh that's just great...you mean our gov't can not only devalue our money by printing it for their own purposes but also back that same money by taking even more of it away from us via taxes?".
|
|
|
|
N12
Donator
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1610
Merit: 1010
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 15, 2012, 01:05:02 AM |
|
when an interviewer asks you what is backing Bitcoin say "it is backed by hundreds of thousands of ppl who have made a conscious decision to not let their govt's devalue their money every time a bank demands a bailout".
when someone like David Birch says that fiat money is backed by the govt's power to tax don't just let that go w/o a response. say "oh that's just great...you mean our gov't can not only devalue our money by printing it for their own purposes but also back that same money by taking even more of it away from us via taxes?".
Hundreds of thousands? Come on 'doc. If that were true, we would be seeing entirely different price levels.
|
|
|
|
proudhon
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 2198
Merit: 1311
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 15, 2012, 01:07:02 AM |
|
when an interviewer asks you what is backing Bitcoin say "it is backed by hundreds of thousands of ppl who have made a conscious decision to not let their govt's devalue their money every time a bank demands a bailout".
when someone like David Birch says that fiat money is backed by the govt's power to tax don't just let that go w/o a response. say "oh that's just great...you mean our gov't can not only devalue our money by printing it for their own purposes but also back that same money by taking even more of it away from us via taxes?".
Hundreds of thousands? Come on 'doc. If that were true, we would be seeing entirely different price levels. Well, it is a galactic currency.
|
Bitcoin Fact: the price of bitcoin will not be greater than $70k for more than 25 consecutive days at any point in the rest of recorded human history.
|
|
|
hazek
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1078
Merit: 1003
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 15, 2012, 01:07:10 AM |
|
When they ask what is Bitcoin backed by, the best response is to ask back what is gold backed by, and whatever clever answer they can come up with you can 100% guaranteed just as well apply it to Bitcoin, it's that simple.
|
My personality type: INTJ - please forgive my weaknesses (Not naturally in tune with others feelings; may be insensitive at times, tend to respond to conflict with logic and reason, tend to believe I'm always right)
If however you enjoyed my post: 15j781DjuJeVsZgYbDVt2NZsGrWKRWFHpp
|
|
|
N12
Donator
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1610
Merit: 1010
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 15, 2012, 01:10:42 AM |
|
When they ask what is Bitcoin backed by, the best response is to ask back what is gold backed by, and whatever clever answer they can come up with you can 100% guaranteed just as well apply it to Bitcoin, it's that simple.
They will say gold is shiny, is used for jewelry and in computers. Oh, and that it has couple millenias of history.
|
|
|
|
cypherdoc
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1764
Merit: 1002
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 15, 2012, 01:15:39 AM |
|
when an interviewer asks you what is backing Bitcoin say "it is backed by hundreds of thousands of ppl who have made a conscious decision to not let their govt's devalue their money every time a bank demands a bailout".
when someone like David Birch says that fiat money is backed by the govt's power to tax don't just let that go w/o a response. say "oh that's just great...you mean our gov't can not only devalue our money by printing it for their own purposes but also back that same money by taking even more of it away from us via taxes?".
Hundreds of thousands? Come on 'doc. If that were true, we would be seeing entirely different price levels. i'm not sure that's not out of the question. and if it is, who cares? we're close. these types of interviews are strategic opportunities not to be wasted.
|
|
|
|
hazek
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1078
Merit: 1003
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 15, 2012, 01:16:47 AM |
|
When they ask what is Bitcoin backed by, the best response is to ask back what is gold backed by, and whatever clever answer they can come up with you can 100% guaranteed just as well apply it to Bitcoin, it's that simple.
They will say gold is shiny, is used for jewelry and in computers. Oh, and that it has couple millenias of history. And you can say back Bitcoin is cool, is used to instantly transfer value across the globe for dirt cheap without middlemen, solves the two generals problem of consensus, ect ect see how that works?
|
My personality type: INTJ - please forgive my weaknesses (Not naturally in tune with others feelings; may be insensitive at times, tend to respond to conflict with logic and reason, tend to believe I'm always right)
If however you enjoyed my post: 15j781DjuJeVsZgYbDVt2NZsGrWKRWFHpp
|
|
|
Yankee (BitInstant)
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1078
Merit: 1000
Charlie 'Van Bitcoin' Shrem
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 15, 2012, 01:33:24 AM |
|
When they ask what is Bitcoin backed by, the best response is to ask back what is gold backed by, and whatever clever answer they can come up with you can 100% guaranteed just as well apply it to Bitcoin, it's that simple.
They will say gold is shiny, is used for jewelry and in computers. Oh, and that it has couple millenias of history. And you can say back Bitcoin is cool, is used to instantly transfer value across the globe for dirt cheap without middlemen, solves the two generals problem of consensus, ect ect see how that works? I did say that! Cut me some slack lol, I was so nervous. They didn't tell me it was live until I sat in the chair
|
Bitcoin pioneer. An apostle of Satoshi Nakamoto. A crusader for a new, better, tech-driven society. A dreamer. More about me: http://CharlieShrem.com
|
|
|
sunnankar
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1031
Merit: 1000
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 15, 2012, 01:45:25 AM |
|
I did say that!
Cut me some slack lol, I was so nervous. They didn't tell me it was live until I sat in the chair
Having appeared on Canada's BNN multiple times I can agree that one can get fairly nervous when they know hundreds of thousands or millions of people will be watching. But you did a great job and the more you appear the less nervous you will be. I think you did a great job of responding but doing so in a fairly diplomatic/political way since most people are still in the Matrix. Awesome job!
|
|
|
|
Yankee (BitInstant)
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1078
Merit: 1000
Charlie 'Van Bitcoin' Shrem
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 15, 2012, 01:48:26 AM |
|
I did say that!
Cut me some slack lol, I was so nervous. They didn't tell me it was live until I sat in the chair
Having appeared on Canada's BNN multiple times I can agree that one can get fairly nervous when they know hundreds of thousands or millions of people will be watching. But you did a great job and the more you appear the less nervous you will be. I think you did a great job of responding but doing so in a fairly diplomatic/political way since most people are still in the Matrix. Awesome job! Thanks! Very nice of you to say. Canada is just practice for American TV ![Wink](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
|
Bitcoin pioneer. An apostle of Satoshi Nakamoto. A crusader for a new, better, tech-driven society. A dreamer. More about me: http://CharlieShrem.com
|
|
|
adamstgBit
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1904
Merit: 1037
Trusted Bitcoiner
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
June 15, 2012, 01:56:08 AM |
|
I did say that!
Cut me some slack lol, I was so nervous. They didn't tell me it was live until I sat in the chair
Having appeared on Canada's BNN multiple times I can agree that one can get fairly nervous when they know hundreds of thousands or millions of people will be watching. But you did a great job and the more you appear the less nervous you will be. I think you did a great job of responding but doing so in a fairly diplomatic/political way since most people are still in the Matrix. Awesome job! yes that's one thing i noticed, some of what was said "We will put them out of businesses" ![Lips sealed](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/lipsrsealed.gif) wasn't so diplomatic. say "bitcoin is a new competitor to WU and in some ways better." or something to that effect its a good thing you didn't say bitcoin could replace the dollar, the people of the matrix would hate you for it, they love their paper bills, and they dont want to here how its a ridiculous system. it was cool the other guy said that for you "fiat will die, soon too" yes, thank you Dave!
|
|
|
|
|