Money. We all use it. But is it real?

The History of Money (From Barter To Bitcoin) Be Smart

Premiered September 29, 2019
The History of Money (From Barter To Bitcoin)

We trace the history of money, from physical barter to bitcoin, and discover that money isn’t just a lie we all agree to share, it’s been built on the back of technology and invention for millennia.

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Join Joe Hanson as he explores curiosity and illuminates the science behind… well, everything.

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