The Fiat Stockholm Syndrome – Helena Andrejko | Ep. 160

I never thought I’d go through an intimate therapy session on my podcast… and I just did…!

Helena Andrejko is a wise therapist, anthropologist and writer whose work examines how the architecture of monetary systems, fiat and Bitcoin alike, shapes human perception, behaviour and our sense of sovereignty. Born in the Czech Republic and raised under communism, she lives in Sydney, Australia where she practises as a therapist specialising in trauma. We discuss her recent keynote, “Bitcoin Cures Stockholm Syndrome”, which analyzes the monetary system and maps the symptoms of an abusive relationship directly onto fiat. We also dive deep into trust, decentralizing the mind, and Helena’s upcoming new book. Enjoy this highly thought-provoking, raw and real dialogue.