What Bitcoin Did How Broken Money Distorts Reality | Seb Bunney
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Dec 6, 2025 
Seb Bunney, an author and monetary systems commentator, dives into the impact of broken money on societal structures. He shares his journey from mountain-biking to uncovering how monetary policy affects everything from housing to politics. Seb discusses why younger generations lean towards socialism, the failings of democracies, and the potential of Bitcoin to realign societal values. He introduces his essay on the distortions in language and science, arguing for separation of money and state to foster true incentives.
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Financialization Is A Symptom
- Financialization grows as a symptom of broken money that fails to preserve purchasing power.
- A sound monetary base would reduce demand for complex financial products that merely chase stores of value.
Scooter Lesson In Cantillon Effects
- Seb recalls childhood frustration buying a scooter and his father's generosity to other siblings as an early Cantillon-effect lesson.
- He ties that memory to noticing how those nearest monetary power benefit disproportionately.
Use The Five Whys On Policy Problems
- Ask successive "why" questions to trace surface problems back to root monetary causes.
- Instead of band-aid regulations, fix the currency so people can save in money again and reduce asset speculation.
