Is Peter Todd the Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto? We talk evidence and Peter's behavior.

For episode notes (including Peter Todd's response, a transcript, and resources related to this talk) see https://behavior-podcast.com/is-peter.... In the documentary Money Electric, filmmaker Cullen Hoback argues for the theory that developer Peter Todd is Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin. In this episode, I talk to cryptocurrency expert Jeremy Clark (https://pulpspy.com) about this theory, with a focus on the language and behavior of Peter Todd. We discuss: the 2010 forum post by Peter Todd that forms the backbone of Hoback’s theory; Peter’s behavior in the film when confronted, which many people saw as suspicious and strange; the difficulties of relying on nonverbal behavior for clues; and how simple, neat, and exciting stories can attract us.

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Timestamps:
4:58 Talk with Jeremy Clark starts, with a focus on Peter's 2010 forum post
22:29 Discussing Peter's behavior in the documentary
43:28 Closing thoughts


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