5/30/26

Money: Past, Present & Future

Hosts: John and David Thompson

Full podcast: https://smplmoney.podbean.com/e/tbd-ep-5/

Episode Summary: In this episode of SMPL Money, John and David explore the evolution of money from its origins in bartering to modern-day digital currencies like Bitcoin. They discuss the fundamental properties of money, their personal experiences with money growing up, and speculate on the future of money and financial transactions. What You'll Learn: The essential functions of money: store of value, unit of account, and medium of exchange. John and David's personal histories with money, from physical cash to digital transactions. The potential future of money, including cryptocurrency and digital banking. The impact of technology on financial transactions and the possibility of a return to barter-like systems through digital means. Insights into the rise of digital wallets and online banking, and the potential for blockchain technology to revolutionize financial data security.

Resources Mentioned: Savology

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