Softwar
A Novel Theory on Power Projection and the National Strategic Significance of Bitcoin — by Jason P. Lowery.
Why the show keeps coming back to this book.
Softwar is Jason P. Lowery's MIT thesis-turned-book, arguing that Bitcoin is best understood as a non-violent power-projection protocol — the same way nation-states have historically projected power through military force. It reframes the conversation about Bitcoin from "investment" to "geopolitics".
Whether you agree with the thesis or not, the framing is essential. The show has referenced it across dozens of episodes — start here if you've heard it come up and want to read the source.
Get the PDF.
The book is freely available for download. Right-click the link below and save the PDF, or click through to the executive summary.
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Where the show engages the thesis.
Browse the episode archive and search "Softwar" or "Lowery" — the references span over a year of coverage, both in News Talk and the long-form Radio interviews.