- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes that Bitcoin is a “super logical” step on the tech tree.
- Altman sees Bitcoin as a global currency that is free from government control and can help fight corruption.
- In an interview with Joe Rogan, Altman expressed his excitement about Bitcoin’s potential as a world reserve currency.
- Altman also expressed concerns about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and their potential for government surveillance.
- Both Altman and Rogan were skeptical of CBDCs and expressed worry about the United States becoming a surveillance state.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has described Bitcoin as a “super logical” step on the tech tree, highlighting its potential to be a global currency free from government control and capable of combating corruption. Altman shared his enthusiasm for Bitcoin during an interview on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. He emphasized the significance of a currency that is outside the control of any government, calling it an important technological advancement.
Altman, who is also the founder of Worldcoin, discussed his views on Bitcoin as a world reserve currency and his concerns about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). He believes that the widespread adoption of a technologically enabled world, including the use of Bitcoin, could help reduce corruption.
During the podcast, Altman observed that corruption is a significant hindrance to progress in society. He suggested that digital payments, even through Bitcoin, could potentially reduce corruption by allowing for transparent monitoring of financial flows. Altman’s remarks echo his earlier statements advocating for a world where transactions are conducted in Bitcoin, which he believes would enhance transparency and combat corruption.
Furthermore, Altman and Rogan expressed their reservations about CBDCs and their potential to increase government control over individuals’ spending habits. Rogan specifically highlighted his concerns about CBDCs being tied to a social credit score, which he finds alarming. Both Altman and Rogan share a skepticism towards CBDCs and expressed worries about the United States becoming a surveillance state.
Altman also voiced his disappointment with how the U.S. government has treated the cryptocurrency industry, particularly its ongoing efforts to regulate and control it. He emphasized that the government’s stance on cryptocurrency illustrates a need for continued advocacy and support for the freedom and decentralization that Bitcoin represents.
