Sign in
Business
Infineo
Welcome to INFI: the Future of Finance, hosted by American economist and author Dr. Robert P. Murphy. Each week tune in for dynamic discussions with business pioneers about emerging trends in finance, life insurance, asset management, technology, and more.
Ep. 62: Debunking Destiny's Debating
Bob goes through a recent conversation between "Destiny" and Tom Wheelwright on tax policy, in order to debunk the view (among Destiny's fans) that the streamer is a formidable debater. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPoJyX4yvNs Full debate between "Destiny" and Tom Wheelwright: https://www.youtube.com/live/Fgt1k-PpEbE Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
47:1215/11/2024
Ep. 61: Correcting Vivek Ramaswamy and Charlie Kirk on Tariffs
In response to a viewer question, Bob critiques a recent interaction between the two Trump supporters and a libertarian college student asking about tariffs. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgpJ9r9yJ3A Related Links: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZULH7eZCrTA - https://content.infineo.ai/articles/pushing-back-on-vivek-on-tariffs - https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/episodes/ep-352-the-beauty-and-importance-of-comparative-advantage Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
40:1708/11/2024
Ep. 60: Estimating an Upper Bound on Bitcoin's Price Appreciation
Murphy provides a back-of-the-envelope calculation giving a ceiling on what Bitcoin's market cap can be when it reaches global adoption, and then computes a maximum annualized return through the year 2050. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4lMypJRieQ Related Links: - https://content.infineo.ai/articles/an-upper-bound-on-bitcoins-appreciation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1jZ-6AYxRo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
32:3601/11/2024
Ep. 59: Industry Expert Explains the Difficulties in Achieving Super AI
Christian Hubbs has a PhD in machine learning from Carnegie Mellon, and is the CTO of infineo. He rejoins Bob to explain why the buzz over imminent super AI may be misplaced. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiqolQBQYUI Previous InFi episode with Christian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_BeiRBKOUY Christian discusses super AI further: https://open.spotify.com/episode/52Wd2DJ7HQV7ecezMOFlUI Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
58:2425/10/2024
Ep. 58: Using Austrian Economics to Assess Risk in the Credit Markets
Rachel Medlin works in financial services as an economist and risk professional. Her conventional schooling studied mainstream models, but once on the job she discovered the Austrian School. She talks with Bob about her discovery and how the Austrian approach gives her an edge when forecasting inflation and the business cycle. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWDeEu_KtOE Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
57:4818/10/2024
Ep. 57: Crash Course in Different Business Cycle Theories
Murphy sketches the strengths and weaknesses of the various explanations of the business cycle, put forth by the classical economists, the Keynesians, the Real Business Cycle theorists, the Post-Keynesians, and the Austrians. Related Links: - https://mises.org/podcasts/human-action-podcast/what-does-says-law-really-say - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=envGgTVOL_4 Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiPh3jMF-z0 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
57:5211/10/2024
Ep. 56: Inflation Under Javier Milei: Setting the Record Straight
Bob shows the flaw in progressive criticisms of Milei's inflation record, pointing out that annual figures making the rounds on social media are unfairly pinning the surge in late 2023 consumer price inflation on Milei (who wasn't sworn in until December 2023). Bob also talks about Milei's success in deregulating rental properties. Related Links: - https://x.com/IsabellaMWeber/status/1839850634134036535 - https://milei.ufm.edu/en/currency-monitor - https://reason.com/2024/09/26/rents-fall-and-listings-increase-after-javier-milei-ends-rent-control-in-argentina Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1-19yCEsLw Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
33:5304/10/2024
Ep. 55: Two Leading Indicators Still Warning of Recession
Bob shows that both the Sahm Indicator and the inverted yield curve are flashing an impending recession. He also shows how the recent Fed rate cut impacted Treasury yields. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL6-pK7MoEw Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
32:0327/09/2024
Ep. 54: Top 9 Economic Lessons of the Past 35 Years
Robert Murphy summarizes the top 9 events or trends that influenced the economics discipline over the last 35 years, including the fall of the Soviet Union, the release of the Bitcoin white paper, and the rediscovery of banking in business cycle theories. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMdwtaTmgkc Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
59:3220/09/2024
Ep. 53: Murphy Responds to Gammon on Foreign Demand for the Dollar
George Gammon, host of the Rebel Capitalist podcast, recently put out a video criticizing Bob's infineo article on foreign demand and the strength of the USD. Bob responds, arguing that George made a mistake at a key point in his argument. Links mentioned: - https://content.infineo.ai/articles/the-usd-weakens-when-foreigners-dump-it - https://content.infineo.ai/articles/the-usd-weakens-when-foreigners-dump-it-part-ii - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qjB5Bwxr30 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
01:02:3513/09/2024
Ep. 52: Judy Shelton on Making Money as Good as Gold
Dr. Judy Shelton has had a distinguished career providing research and policy guidance on monetary issues. She joins Bob to discuss her forthcoming book from the Independent Institute, Good as Gold: How to Unleash the Power of Sound Money. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AiuvWrsTHI Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
52:5906/09/2024
Ep. 51: Kamala's Inflation "Solution" Will CRASH The Markets!
Kamala Harris has proposed an inflation "solution" that has a history of crashing not only the financial markets, but also the economies of the countries where this policy is implemented. That policy is called "price controls," and in today's episode, Dr. Robert Murphy explains why they're a terrible idea, and what they could mean for you as an investor. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfPRL7MGQ74 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
37:4530/08/2024
Ep. 50: Sasha Hodder on Recent Legal and Regulatory Decisions Affecting Blockchain
Sasha Hodder is a Florida-based attorney specializing in Bitcoin and other blockchain-related regulations. She joins Bob to discuss several recent developments that should give optimism to those operating in this space. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P11zCxfMPPo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
50:1823/08/2024
Ep. 49: US Recession Watch, and Should the Feds Stockpile Bitcoin?
Bob goes solo to give an update on his recession call in light of the recent financial turmoil. He also discusses Senator Cynthia Lummis' proposal to build a Bitcoin strategic reserve. Bob's April economic update: https://www.infineo.ai/articles/economic-outlook-for-the-us Bob's recent Bitcoin reserve post: https://www.infineo.ai/articles/should-the-us-government-accumulate-a-bitcoin-reserve Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGsHp8UaWzo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
45:2116/08/2024
Ep. 48: Mark Fidelman Makes the Economic Case for Real Estate Tokenization
Mark Fidelman is a founder of SmartBlocks.Agency, a leading tokenization agency specializing in real-world asset tokenization for assets above $5 million. He starts from first principles and explains the rationale for putting conventional assets such as real estate on the blockchain. Mark's Links: ● Bitcoinist: http://bitcoinist.com/author/markfidelman ● Instagram & Twitter: @markfidelman ● LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fidelman ● YouTube: www.youtube.com/fanaticsmedia Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtlazUB4gyI Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
38:0909/08/2024
Ep. 47: Why Cash Value Life Insurance Is Unique
Bob goes solo to first announce infineo's recently launched Policy Ledger. Then he explains what the "cash value" is in permanent life insurance, and explores why it is a unique feature among insurance products. Links Mentioned: - https://www.infineo.ai/articles/cash-value-life-insurance-is-unique - https://solutions.infineogroup.com/policy-ledger-access Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDOWypgNh-s Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
46:1402/08/2024
Ep. 46: Yael Tamar on Israel's Financial Sector and the Tokenization of Real Estate
Yael Tamar is CEO and co-founder of DIBS Capital, a platform that aims to make asset investing more accessible and transparent. She a regional ch-chair of FIBREE, a leading organization for those using blockchain for real estate. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ucY4Baj42w Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
49:3626/07/2024
Ep. 45: Mayor Glenn Jacobs on Protecting Liberty
Glenn Jacobs was a professional wrestler who in 2021 was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. In 2018 he also became the Mayor of Knox County, TN. He joins Bob to discuss his personal libertarianism with the duty to serve his constituents, as well as the broader dangers to liberty Americans now face. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcHpI25j-3o Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
46:4019/07/2024
Ep. 44: Liya Palagashvili on the Economics of Dynamic Pricing
Liya Palagashvili is a senior research fellow and director of the Labor Policy Project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. She joins Bob to discuss her book chapter on dynamic pricing. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWlDbBYO1Yk Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
48:4812/07/2024
Ep. 43: Mark Koyama Gives an Economic Analysis of US Strategic Bombing in WW2
Mark Koyama is Associate Professor of Economics at George Mason University. He is the author of Persecution and Toleration: The Long Road to Religious Freedom with Noel Johnson and How the World Became Rich with Jared Rubin. He joins Bob to discuss his recent post on the economics of the US strategic bombing campaign in WW2. Relevant Links: https://www.markkoyama.com/p/masters-of-the-air https://economics.gmu.edu/people/mkoyama2 Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mqzzN9PJCA Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
47:1105/07/2024
Ep. 42: Dr. Matt DiPaola on 3D Printing in Medicine and the Economics of US Healthcare
Matthew DiPaola is Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at the University of Buffalo's Jacobs School of Medicine. He joins Bob to discuss various topics related to teaching and practicing medicine, as well as his connection to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSMMCCI7xT0 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
56:1728/06/2024
Ep. 41: Chief Economist at Figure Argues No US Recession In Store
Dr. Michael Dooley is the Chief Economist at Figure, and has more than 20 years experience at the Federal Reserve and International Monetary Fund. With co-author Mike Cagney, Dr. Dooley recently wrote a post arguing that the US was not headed into a recession, and that therefore the Fed was not likely to cut rates. Dooley makes his case to Bob, including why Dooley thinks the inverted yield curve doesn't signal a coming crash. Relevant Links: - https://www.figure.com/blog/economist-outlook-higher-rates-for-longer - https://www.infineo.ai/articles/economic-outlook-for-the-us Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYGveNAXpUw Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
38:5421/06/2024
Ep. 40: EJ Antoni Dissects the Unemployment Numbers
EJ Antoni is an economist with the Heritage Foundation. He joins Bob to explain different metrics that show the US labor market is not as buoyant as the unemployment rate suggests. Relevant Links: - https://www.heritage.org/jobs-and-labor/commentary/new-government-data-shows-the-economy-may-be-losing-jobs - https://www.heritage.org/housing/commentary/green-housing-mandates-are-pushing-americans-more-the-red Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9R7eWXcd5n0 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
46:2514/06/2024
Ep. 39: Responding to YouTube Attacks on Whole Life
Bob responds to popular attacks on Whole Life Insurance policies and the Infinite Banking Concept from Dave Ramsey and others. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig1-QFEvvyM Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
42:5407/06/2024
Ep. 38: Naomi Brockwell Tells Us the Truth About Bank Privacy
Naomi Brockwell spent years as a producer for the 19-time Emmy winning journalist, John Stossel. She now runs NBTV, a platform with hundreds of thousands of subscribers, that teaches the tools for personal and financial privacy. She joins Bob to discuss a recent video in which she gave the sad truth about bank handling of private data. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA2CEZzQxOg Relevant Links: - https://www.youtube.com/@NaomiBrockwellTV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0CyuDEuLsE Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
54:3131/05/2024
Ep. 37: Why Does the Government Borrow Dollars When It Can Just Print Them?
In reaction to a viral clip taken from the new MMT documentary, Bob goes solo to explain the rationale for government debt even in a fiat currency regime. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtYM0JCWN3k Relevant Links: - https://www.infineo.ai/articles/why-does-the-us-government-borrow-us-dollars - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLgNAqWbsf8 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
56:4324/05/2024
Ep. 36: Perianne Boring Champions the American Spirit in Blockchain Companies
Perianne Boring is the founder and CEO of The Digital Chamber, a leading trade association that represents blockchain technology. She joins Bob to discuss the latest regulatory challenges and her hope for the future. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ3PEE0p6wU Relevant Links: - https://digitalchamber.org/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
45:4217/05/2024
Ep. 35: Jeff Briggs on NASA, Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Jeff Briggs is the CFO of infineo, but even before joining the team he led an adventurous life, including his time in a physics PhD program, working for NASA, and winning a decent chunk of change on a popular TV game show. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEVGZnmxmz0 Relevant Links: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfmJjUd9p0M - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtesoVqKETc Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
54:4810/05/2024
Ep. 34: Lotta Moberg on Military Intelligence, Austrians in Finance, and Alternative Credit
Lotta Moberg has a PhD in economics from George Mason University, and worked for 7 years on William Blair's Dynamic Allocation Strategies team. She joins Bob to discuss her adventures, including military stints in Kosovo. Among other roles, she currently hosts a new video series for the CFA Institute covering topics such as alternative credit. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B29OCIP3ZDk Relevant Links: - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeAQiiRYcq27_22732EZ8mg - https://www.amazon.com/Political-Economy-Special-Economic-Zones/dp/1138237817 - https://lottamoberg.com - https://www.aier.org/chapter/bastiat-society-of-fort-lauderdale - https://www.econtalk.org Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
59:0003/05/2024
Ep. 33: Bobby Samuelson Explains the Mechanics and Track Record of Whole Life Insurance
Bobby Samuelson is an Editor of The Life Product Review, and president of Life Innovators. He joins Bob to discuss his December 2023 article for TLPR, which analyzed his relative's Whole Life policy issued in 1988, for which Bobby had access to all of the annual statements. It's a rare case study in which we can compare long-term illustrations against actual performance. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEVLptp-IbM Relevant Links: - https://lifeproductreview.com/2023/12/06/385-proof-pudding - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C83LpeuvaaY Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
55:1526/04/2024
Ep. 32: George Selgin Defends the View of Banks as Credit Intermediaries
It has become popular among economists and policy wonks to dismiss the notion of banks as credit intermediaries as obsolete. After all, the practice of "fractional reserve banking" means that banks can effectively "create money out of thin air" when they make a new loan. Economist George Selgin discusses his new working paper that defends the traditional view. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjrYmIC9-D8 Relevant Links: - https://www.infineo.ai/articles/parsing-george-selgins-debate-on-credit-intermediation - https://www.cato.org/working-paper/banks-are-intermediaries-loanable-funds - https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/working-paper/2018/banks-are-not-intermediaries-of-loanable-funds-facts-theory-and-evidence - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDLCa7maGZA Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
59:4319/04/2024
Ep. 31: How infineo Is Building the Tools to Foster Voluntary Solutions to Social Problems
On March 26 and 27, 2024 Bob gave a series of lectures for the Free Enterprise Society student group at Oklahoma State University. This lecture was for an entrepreneurship class, which explained how modern technology (smart phones, blockchain, and AI) is making it easier to implement private-sector solutions for various problems that have historically been handled by the government. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz0xECWKy6E Relevant link: https://mises.org/podcasts/human-action-podcast/making-case-private-law-and-defense-scratch Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
01:07:1612/04/2024
Ep. 30: Zuhayr Rashid on BlackRock's Public Blockchain Problem
Infineo's Chief Technology Officer, Zuhayr Rashid, joins Bob to discuss the recent, sometimes humorous snags befalling BlackRock as it launches a $100 million fund on a public blockchain. The episode underscores the desirability of blockchains (such as Provenance) that are dedicated to the financial sector. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzzu8qlnVL8 Relevant links: https://protos.com/100m-blackrock-buidl-fund-trolled-on-chain/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
48:4505/04/2024
Ep. 29: Joshua Maddox on Blockchains and the Unbanked
Josh Maddox is Head of Developer Ecosystem at Provenance Blockchain Foundation. He talks with Bob about the rationale for real-world asset tokenization, and how blockchain finance can help the world's poorest communities. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwaSQYIvuWo Relevant links: https://provenance.io/ https://acumen.org/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
49:2629/03/2024
Ep. 28: The Numbers Don't Work: David R. Henderson Critiques Universal Basic Income (UBI)
David R. Henderson is an Emeritus Professor of Economics at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, a Research Fellow with the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He joins Bob to explain why a UBI program, in order to work, would be fantastically expensive. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1yu6zbAKVk Links: - https://www.independent.org/pdf/tir/tir_19_04_02_henderson.pdf - https://www.hoover.org/research/universal-income-how-bust-bank - https://polisci.duke.edu/news/michael-munger-write-about-universal-basic-income-hill Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
44:1022/03/2024
Ep. 27: Clifton Duncan on Broadway, the Vaccine Blacklist, and Becoming Thomas Sowell
Clifton Duncan holds an MFA from New York University's elite Graduate Acting Program. He has starred on numerous television and Broadway shows, including "The Play That Goes Wrong." He joins Bob to discuss his background and how the Covid regime ended his conventional acting career. But these setbacks haven't stopped Clifton from diving into his new project, a one-man show centered on economist Thomas Sowell. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy3J_bzLndI Clifton's links: Sowell Campaign: www.sowellplay.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CliftonADuncan Twitter: www.x.com/cliftonaduncan Substack: https://cliftonduncan.substack.com IG: www.instagram.com/cliftonduncanonline Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
45:5515/03/2024
Ep. 26: Ááron Sepúlveda-Cué Explains the Origin and Success of President Javier Milei
Ááron Sepúlveda-Cué is an economist based in Texas, with a position at the Libertarian Christian Institute among other affiliations. He joins Bob to discuss the background and wild success of Argentina's new president, Javier Milei. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbVtugBy-tg Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
47:0608/03/2024
Ep. 25: The Connection Between Mortality Risk and Cash Value Growth in Whole Life
Bob walks through a numerical example to illustrate how increased mortality risk can reduce the "actuarially fair" growth rate in the cash surrender value of a Whole Life policy, even though (by construction in the example) the total expected return, including the possibility of a death benefit payout, is constant throughout the policy. The exercise will help the viewer understand the mechanics of real-world policies. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNKg-3CV_Fo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
50:1701/03/2024
Ep. 24: INX's Bob Ejodame on Merging Crypto, Security Tokens, and Capital Raising
Bob Ejodame is VP of Capital Markets at INX. He explains INX's progress in creating a single platform for merging cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin with tokenized real-world assets, along with providing new companies with a way to raise capital on the blockchain. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2TT095k_7M Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
38:0123/02/2024
Ep. 23: Sell It or Smell It: Cole Snell on Executing in Business and Life
Cole Snell is Founder and CEO of infineo. Bob asks questions to probe Cole's origin story, to learn not only tips on business, but also how to nourish body and soul. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTRhsaD8q50 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
48:4316/02/2024
Ep. 22: AI in One Lesson with Michael Fraser: AI is a Cauldron, not a Crystal Ball
Michael Fraser is Co-Founder of Action / Insight, an AI consulting firm based in Toronto. He joins Bob to share his captivating vision of how large language models will change the world. Relevant video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV2fs5X5mY4 Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZBMLG9b8eM Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
52:1909/02/2024
Ep. 21: A Jersey Boy in Miami: Herwig Konings on the Security Token Industry
Herwig Konings is founder and CEO of Security Token Advisors and Security Token Group. He explains this burgeoning industry that he helped pioneer, offering insights for both the novice and the expert. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgLpb47IWwo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
52:1402/02/2024
Ep. 20: Jamie Finn Explains the Operation and Future of Digital Securities
Jamie Finn is Co-Founder and President of Securitize, Inc., a leading platform for issuing digital securities. He gets into the weeds on digital assets with Bob, but also addresses beginner questions such as the difference between proof of work and proof of stake. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jb0LIXQPlg Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
45:5126/01/2024
Ep. 19: Tom Davidson on the Likely Progression of AI
Tom Davidson is a senior research analyst at Open Philanthropy specializing in AI risk. With degrees in both physics and philosophy, he is equipped to understand how these systems work but also to appreciate the impact on humanity. He has a fast-paced discussion with Bob on the progress being made in AI and what the future holds. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43ZqvbE-ACk Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
58:3519/01/2024
Ep. 18: DiRaimondo and Dwinell on the Future of Fractionalized Real Estate
Mitch DiRaimondo is CEO and Founder of SteelWave Digital, which is the tokenization arm of the real estate management firm SteelWave (founded by his father). He is joined by SteelWave Managing Director Aaron Dwinell. They discuss the hopes and hurdles in this emerging new market. SteelWave Digital: https://www.steelwavellc.com/token-lab Cole Snell leads a panel discussion at Benzinga on tokenomics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBRnpLx_g90 Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOS1fMoXlmA Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
46:1812/01/2024
Ep. 17: Jonathan Kleiman Says It's Springtime for Blockchain
Infineo's legal counsel Jonathan Kleiman specializes in cryptocurrency regulation. He shares his views on the coming boom in blockchain-related business innovation. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC5rSIvuz3I Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
46:1105/01/2024
Ep. 16: UK Comedian Dominic Frisby on China's Hidden Gold Reserves
Dominic Frisby is a UK-based comedian who has also written popular books on Bitcoin and taxation. He discusses a wide range of topics, including his research indicating that China has far more gold reserves than even the US. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4QoGBQLFkM Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Links: - https://www.youtube.com/@DominicFrisby - https://www.theflyingfrisby.com/ - https://youtu.be/8hTYQxTMp3A - https://chroniclesmagazine.org/view/the-coming-displacement-of-the-dollar/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
52:2722/12/2023
Ep. 15: Bob Murphy Interviews GPT-4 on MMT and Equity
In an effort to showcase the remarkable abilities of ChatGPT-4, Bob and the infineo team reenact a "conversation" Bob had with the large language model. Article mentioned: https://www.infineo.ai/articles/the-economic-impact-of-chatgpt-2 Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW7RbJVz4Vc Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
53:4815/12/2023
Ep. 14: Robert Bryce on Power-Starved Developing Nations and Power-Hungry Politicians
Robert Bryce is a journalist, author, and film producer who has been writing about energy policy for more than 30 years. He joins Bob to discuss his latest projects, with a focus on the developing world's need for cheap, reliable power. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjrOYIj997o Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
49:5008/12/2023
Ep. 13: Samson Mow Evangelizes Bitcoin to the World
Samson Mow is CEO of JAN3, a Bitcoin technology company focused on accelerating hyperbitcoinization, and is best known for his work with El Salvador’s Bitcoin initiatives, and his efforts in nation-state Bitcoin adoption around the world. Samson joins Bob to discuss the prospects for global Bitcoin adoption and related issues. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co8oHpvTr6c Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup/ Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io/ Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
47:1201/12/2023