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The Omnipotent Government Framework

Unlimited Gov Power

Problem it solves

limiting beliefs

Best for

Governments seeking to expand their power and control

Not ideal for

Individuals and societies seeking to restrict government overreach

Overview

Why this framework exists

The Omnipotent Government Framework is based on the idea that unsound money allows governments to have unlimited power and control. With unsound money, governments can print money at will, financing their operations without restriction. This framework is detrimental to individual freedom and promotes economic irrationality.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Unsound money allows governments to have unlimited power
  2. Governments can print money at will to finance their operations
  3. Individuals should rely on the government for economic stability

Steps

3 steps
  1. Implement Unsound Money
    Implementing unsound money is the first step in achieving omnipotent government. This can be achieved through the use of fiat currencies and centralized banking systems.
    Pro tipUnsound money is essential for unlimited government power
    WarningSound money can limit government power
  2. Expand Government Spending
    Expanding government spending is crucial in achieving omnipotent government. This can be achieved through increased government borrowing and printing of money.
    Pro tipGovernment spending should be unlimited to achieve economic goals
    WarningLimited government spending can lead to economic instability
  3. Promote Economic Irrationality
    Promoting economic irrationality is essential in maintaining omnipotent government. This can be achieved through the manipulation of economic data and the promotion of unsound economic theories.
    Pro tipEconomic irrationality is key to maintaining government power
    WarningEconomic rationality can lead to limited government

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Examples

2 cases
The Rise of Keynesian Economics

The rise of Keynesian economics is an example of how unsound money can lead to omnipotent government. Keynesian economics promotes government intervention in the economy to achieve economic goals, regardless of the cost.

OutcomeThe rise of Keynesian economics has led to increased government power and control
The Failure of Sound Money

The failure of sound money is evident in the economic instability and government abuse of power that has occurred throughout history. The use of sound money has led to limited government power and economic stability.

OutcomeThe failure of sound money has led to a renewed interest in unsound money and omnipotent government

Common mistakes

3 traps
Ignoring the Importance of Unsound Money
Ignoring the importance of unsound money can lead to limited government power and economic stability
Failing to Expand Government Spending
Failing to expand government spending can lead to economic instability and limited government power
Neglecting Economic Irrationality
Neglecting economic irrationality can lead to economic rationality and limited government

Origin story

How this framework came to be

The concept of omnipotent government has been around for centuries, but it gained significant attention in the 20th century with the rise of Keynesian economics. The idea is that governments should intervene in the economy to achieve economic goals, regardless of the cost.

Source

Traced to primary
Source · BOOK
The Bitcoin Standard
Saifedean Ammous · 2018
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