Understanding Inflation: Causes, Consequences, and the Bitcoin Question
Event Description:
On March 17, 2023, Balaji Srinivasan made a million-dollar bet that Bitcoin would hit a million dollars in 90 days. He lost. But he paid anyway, claiming he'd made his point: the dollar is dying, and most people don't see it coming
Was he right?
Tech titans think so. Economists disagree. The data tells a complicated story. This two-evening series cuts through the noise to examine what's actually happening to your money
Evening One: When Money Dies (September 2)
We begin with Germany, 1923. A loaf of bread cost 200 billion marks. Children played with worthless bills in the streets. The middle class vanished. It took two years from the first signs to complete collapse.
Then we turn to today. The U.S. owes $36 trillion officially, $175 trillion if you count everything. Interest payments just passed $950 billion annually. The Federal Reserve says this is manageable. History suggests otherwise
We'll examine the mechanics of currency debasement, why governments choose inflation over default, and what patterns emerge before currencies fail. No theories or predictions, just documented facts and their implications
Evening Two: Protecting What You've Earned (September 9)
The second session focuses on preservation strategies. We'll analyze how different assets performed during past inflations: gold, real estate, stocks, bonds, and yes, Bitcoin
Michael Saylor converted MicroStrategy's entire treasury to Bitcoin. Ray Dalio holds gold. Warren Buffett buys businesses. Each strategy reflects a different thesis about the future. We'll examine the logic, risks, and results of each approach.
You'll leave with a framework for thinking about wealth preservation, not a prescription. The right strategy depends on your circumstances, risk tolerance, and beliefs about what's coming
For Whom
This series is for people who've worked hard to accumulate wealth and want to preserve it. Whether you hold crypto, traditional assets, or both, you'll gain tools for navigating uncertain monetary times.
Format
Two 60-minute sessions combining presentation and discussion. No slides filled with bullet points. No jargon. Just clear analysis of complex topics that matter to your financial future
Details
Tuesdays, September 2 and 9.
If you've wondered why everything costs more despite official inflation being "under control," or why smart people violently disagree about Bitcoin, these two evenings will clarify your thinking