In it ninth episode of Separating Money and State, Alfre Mancera and Iván Gómez explore the historical and philosophical roots of Bitcoin, starting with Aristotelian logic and its influence on modern mathematics. The evolution of cryptography throughout history, its relationship with mathematics and its importance in human privacy and intimacy are discussed.
The impact of Alan Turing on cryptanalysis and artificial intelligence is addressed. We reflect on cyberspace and digital freedom today. This conversation explores topics related to cryptography, utopia, and the impact of virtual communities on the development of technologies that challenge the state. It discusses how cryptography has gone from being a state tool to one of individual defense, and how movements such as extropians and cypherpunks have influenced the separation of money and the state.
The most relevant:
- Strong cryptography is crucial for information security.
- Alan Turing is a central figure in the history of computing.
- Cybernetics seeks to emulate human biological activity.
- Cyberspace represents a new digital territory to explore.
- Virtual communities have been fundamental in the development of cryptography.
- The declaration of independence of cyberspace reflects a nostalgia for digital freedom.
- The development of technology has been influenced by the counterculture.
- Communities such as the Extropians have influenced transhumanist thinking.
- The evaluation of technologies is crucial for their effective implementation.