The Blockchain Rewards Podcast
BJ Dichter ON: Honking for Freedom
In this episode, you're going to learn how BJ’s experience during the 2022 Ottawa Trucker Convoy protest changed his views on financial freedom, why he believes Bitcoin is essential in today’s world, the challenges he faced with government intervention and why he sees Bitcoin as a tool for safeguarding personal rights. You'll also hear about the practical steps BJ recommends for protecting your assets in uncertain times and what he learned about the power of decentralized finance during one of Canada’s most turbulent political events. BJ Dichter is the author of “Honking For Freedom” and a Podcaster, Speaker, Journalist, 🇨🇦 Trucker Convoy Spokesperson & Media Strategist.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:51 Why BJ became interested in Bitcoin
05:17 The insurance policy of uncensorable money
06:35 How BJ got involved in politics
08:09 Realizing the true value of Bitcoin during the convoy
09:06 BJ's role in fundraising for the convoy
10:22 The use of Bitcoin to support the convoy
11:49 Challenges with GoFundMe and GiveSendGo
12:25 Ontario government’s injunction on donations
13:22 How Bitcoin donations were managed
14:57 The fear of using Bitcoin among convoy organizers
15:17 Misconceptions about Bitcoin and criminal activity
16:05 Lessons learned from dealing with authorities
17:07 The long-term implications of Bitcoin
17:51 Comparing Bitcoin to the printing press
18:51 How BJ’s brother, a financial analyst, views Bitcoin
19:31 BJ’s emotional journey to understanding Bitcoin
20:03 How the government misunderstood Bitcoin
20:58 Confiscation of Bitcoin during the protest
21:47 Lessons learned about securing Bitcoin
22:03 Importance of having a lawyer when dealing with Bitcoin
23:17 Advice on protecting yourself legally with Bitcoin
23:45 Government escalation during the convoy protest
24:09 How communication with authorities could have de-escalated tensions
25:09 BJ's book 'Honking for Freedom' and its purpose
26:46 Dr. Jordan Peterson’s endorsement of BJ’s book
28:05 How the protest changed BJ’s view on Bitcoin’s value
28:37 Why Bitcoin is a vital tool in uncertain times
29:16 BJ’s family history and why financial freedom matters
30:22]The role of Bitcoin in escaping oppressive regimes
31:40 Currency debasement as a universal problem
32:23 How inflation impacts everyday people
33:19 Inflation triggering fear and curiosity in the public
34:15 The challenge of educating people about Bitcoin
35:03 Using empathy to introduce new people to Bitcoin
36:10 The rise in financial awareness post-2020
37:32 How BJ’s love of cars revealed inflation issues early
38:42 Using personal interests to understand economics
39:12 Empathy as a tool for Bitcoin adoption
40:00 How Bitcoin can help those in developing countries
40:26 BJ’s advice for storing and saving wealth
41:28 Why BJ prefers Substack over Twitter
42:01 How BJ’s book aims to unite people
43:08 The concept of Enlightenment 2.0
43:47 How BJ introduced Bitcoin to a research professor
44:29 Michael J. Saylor’s influence on understanding Bitcoin
45:08 How every generation faces perceived turmoil
45:51 Finding unity in real-life conversations
46:17 The positive future BJ envisions with Bitcoin