Episode · a16z Podcast · 2018-12-21
Books mentioned on a16z Podcast: All About Stablecoins
with Andy Milenius (@realzandy), Jesse Walden (@jessewldn), and Sonal Chokshi (@smc90) The history, evolution, and use of money revolves around the important concept of debt: It’s what allows us to “time travel” and build toward the future — growing livelihoods, businesses, and the overall economy as a result.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Sapiens
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari explores the sweeping trajectory of human history, from the cognitive evolution of early hominids to the complex social and economic structures of the modern era.
Discussed“But I'm thinking of the examples that Yuval Harari sites in 'Sapiens' and how we all have these collective myths and fictions that drive economic growth and innovation. He gives the example of a talented baker like my grandmother wanting to open a restaurant, but not having enough actual money.”
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