In Episode 14, BlockTime host, Pierre Rochard, sits down with Korok Ray, a distinguished Professor from Texas A&M University. From an initial fascination with economics to a deep dive into performance targets, Korok reveals the significance of grassroots involvement in Bitcoin discussions and the potential of this technology to shape the future. The episode dives into Korok's experience during the 2007/2008 financial crisis when he served on the Council of Economic Advisors under George W. Bush. Providing an insider's perspective, Korok takes us behind the scenes of the financial and political upheaval of that period. He passionately explains the intricacies of central banking, the challenges of macroeconomics, and hypothesizes on a world where Bitcoin exists without an elastic money supply. As we round off our enlightening conversation, Korok and Pierre explore the prospect of Bitcoin adoption at Texas A&M University and the creation of a financial system void of a central bank. They discuss the role of the Texas Blockchain Council in propelling the industry forward and the need for further research and talent.   Follow Blocktime on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlocktimebyRiot Follow Blocktime on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RiotPlatforms/podcasts