The Physics of Money: Why Entropy Is the Silent Enemy of Wealth

In The Physics of Money, Alan Hibbard reveals how entropy—the universal force of disorder—quietly erodes wealth. By viewing money through the lens of physics, he explains why real money like gold, silver, and Bitcoin excels at resisting this decay, while fiat currencies accelerate it. This episode reframes value, work, and wealth preservation in a way every investor needs to understand.
Gold Steady, Shoppers Cautious, and Nvidia Under Scrutiny

Gold treads water near $4,100 as traders await key Fed minutes and delayed jobs data, while China rapidly closes the “gold gap” with the U.S. in a strategic de-dollarization push. Meanwhile, Americans are tightening belts this holiday season with spending down from last year’s record highs. President Trump floats a $2,000 “tariff dividend” that economists say doesn’t add up, and Nvidia’s $24 billion AI investment spree raises questions about circular funding on Wall Street.
