In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie interviews author Matt Lysiak about his book "Fiat Food: How Inflation Has Destroyed Our Health and How Bitcoin Fixes This." Lysiak, drawing on his background as an investigative crime reporter, discusses how the decoupling of the dollar from the gold standard in 1971 led to government policies that prioritized cheap food over nutritious food, resulting in a decline in public health. He argues that the manipulation of the food supply, influenced by corporate interests and flawed nutritional science, has created a system where unhealthy processed foods are more affordable and accessible than nutrient-rich options. Lysiak advocates for a return to traditional diets and highlights Bitcoin as a solution to address the root cause of the problem, which he identifies as the broken financial system.
Sign in to continue reading, translating and more.
Continue