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The Politics of Bitcoin
Software As Right-Wing Extremism
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This book suits tech enthusiasts, political theorists, economists, and anyone interested in the societal and ideological consequences of cryptocurrencies. It is essential reading for those wanting a critical perspective on the techno-political narratives shaping Bitcoin and blockchain discourse.
The first comprehensive account of Bitcoin's underlying right-wing politics
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Since its introduction in 2009, Bitcoin has been widely promoted as a digital currency that will revolutionise everything from online commerce to the nation-state. Yet supporters of Bitcoin and its blockchain technology subscribe to a form of cyberlibertarianism that depends to a surprising extent on far-right political thought.
The Politics of Bitcoin exposes how much of the economic and political thought on which this cryptocurrency is based emerges from ideas that travel the gamut, from Milton Friedman, F.A. Hayek, and Ludwig von Mises to Federal Reserve conspiracy theorists.
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Critics praise David Golumbia for his insightful and well-researched critique of Bitcoin's political underpinnings. One Flew East recognises his work as a wake-up call to the false neutrality surrounding cryptocurrencies. Newsclick highlights the book as a readable and essential resource for understanding the stakes behind technological hype, while D'un bloc à l'autre strongly recommends it for readers questioning the societal impact of blockchain technologies.
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ISBN: 9781517901806
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 September 2016
Country: United States
Imprint: University of Minnesota Press
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 100
About the Author
David Golumbia (19632023) taught in the English Department and the Media, Art, and Text PhD program at Virginia Commonwealth University. He was the author ofThe Cultural Logic of Computationand many articles on digital culture, language, and literary studies and theory.
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