{"product_id":"resistance-money-philosophical-case-bitcoin-bailey-rettler-warmke-9781032777801","title":"Resistance Money | Andrew M. Bailey, Bradley Rettler \u0026 Craig Warmke","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\" class=\"product-description-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eResistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #555;\"\u003eby Andrew M. Bailey, Bradley Rettler \u0026amp; Craig Warmke\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fdfaf2; border-left: 5px solid #f39c12; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #d35400;\"\u003e🪙 CRYPTOCURRENCY \u0026amp; PHILOSOPHY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eA measured, multidisciplinary academic evaluation of Bitcoin as a tool against authoritarianism, censorship, and financial exclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving beyond the sensationalized headlines of speculators and criminal enterprises, \u003cstrong\u003eResistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a rigorous academic examination of cryptocurrency. The authors construct a compelling argument that Bitcoin serves as a vital safeguard in a world increasingly defined by rampant inflation, creeping authoritarianism, and pervasive financial surveillance. By empowering individuals to bypass the tightening grip of both public and private institutions, Bitcoin is presented not merely as currency, but as \"resistance money.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive volume begins with foundational explanations of Bitcoin's inception and mechanics, situating it within the broader landscape of monetary history. It then applies a philosophical framework to evaluate its global impact, scrutinizing its monetary policy, privacy implications, energy consumption, and capacity for fostering financial inclusion. The text is specifically designed to address both the strengths and weaknesses of the network, demystifying the financial, social, and environmental costs while exploring how such factors are often exaggerated or can be mitigated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew M. Bailey\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBradley Rettler\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eCraig Warmke\u003c\/strong\u003e are academics and philosophers who specialize in the intersection of economics, technology, and ethics. 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