Dr. Craig Warmke is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Northern Illinois University (NIU), where he specializes in metaphysics, logic, and the philosophy of computing and information. He earned his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015.
Dr. Warmke’s research interests have evolved to include the study of money, particularly at the intersection of philosophy, economics, and computer science. He has extensively explored the philosophical implications of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In 2024, he co-authored the book “Resistance Money: A Case for Bitcoin” with Andrew Bailey and Bradley Rettler, presenting a philosophical argument for Bitcoin’s role in modern finance.
Beyond his academic pursuits, Dr. Warmke is a Senior Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, a non-profit, non-partisan research organization. In this role, he contributes to discussions on the societal and policy impacts of Bitcoin and decentralized finance.
At NIU, Dr. Warmke is dedicated to teaching and mentoring students. He offers courses in epistemology and the philosophy of mathematics, aiming to inspire critical thinking and a deeper understanding of complex philosophical concepts.
Dr. Warmke’s scholarly work has been recognized in various academic publications, and he actively engages in public discourse through articles and media appearances, discussing topics related to Bitcoin, philosophy, and economics.
