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Explore 10 pieces of timechain fiction, economics, and freedom published by Konsensus.

The Locked Door
Philosophy

The Locked Door

Authority that cannot be refused is not earned but endured. A functioning society requires that citizens retain the right to leave, which disciplines both rulers and markets in ways no other mechanism can replicate.

Praxeozoology: Animal Spirits Finally Explained
Philosophy

Praxeozoology: Animal Spirits Finally Explained

Have you ever wondered what really drives human behavior? Are we creatures of reason, calmly weighing our choices in pursuit of optimal outcomes, or are we…

Can We Ever Really Own Ideas? Action-Based Property
Philosophy

Can We Ever Really Own Ideas? Action-Based Property

Can we ever really own ideas? 🤔…

From Time to the Timechain
Business

From Time to the Timechain

An interview with Philip Charter, author of 15 Shades of Time.

When a starfish loses a limb, it doesn't die
Self-Help

When a starfish loses a limb, it doesn't die

Darwin's most famous insight: not the strongest survive, but the most responsive to change.

The Dao of Bitcoin: Towards a Cosmology of Energy Money
Philosophy

The Dao of Bitcoin: Towards a Cosmology of Energy Money

For money to have meaning it needs to have a relationship to energy.

Is the counterfeiter a criminal or a hero?
Economics

Is the counterfeiter a criminal or a hero?

In a system where money is no longer backed by tangible assets, counterfeiting is everywhere.

Musings on the Human Condition
Philosophy

Musings on the Human Condition

It is not weird that religions have gained a foothold when we realize how improbable each of us is.

Bitcoin, the Barrow Scale, and a Great Future
Philosophy

Bitcoin, the Barrow Scale, and a Great Future

Before conquering Mars, we need to conquer outer space.

The Elusive Illusion of Bitcoin Scarcity
Philosophy

The Elusive Illusion of Bitcoin Scarcity

Most people prefer custodial convenience over personal responsibility. And that's fine.

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