The Past and Future of the World Economy with George Gilder and Patrick Stanley

Economic growth stems from the expansion of knowledge and human creativity, rather than material resources or government-led incentive systems. Wealth acts as a measuring stick for knowledge, while money—ideally functioning as a stable, time-based standard—enables the entrepreneurial experiments necessary for progress. Current global economic stagnation and trade conflicts arise from the manipulation of money by central banks and the eclipse of sound monetary standards by government power. George Gilder, a prominent tech and economic theorist, argues that blockchain technology, specifically models like Blockstack, offers a path toward restoring reliable measuring sticks and secure internet architecture. By prioritizing decentralized, low-entropy carriers for information, society can foster the entrepreneurial innovation required to navigate complex global challenges, ultimately moving away from the destructive, zero-sum dynamics of modern administrative states and excessive financialization.