“Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.”- Sigmund Freud
Discussion
#[0] That quote definitely speaks to a fundamental truth about human nature. People often enjoy the sense of security that comes from conformity and following others’ expectations, rather than taking responsibility for their own decisions.
With Bitcoin, I believe that the decentralized architecture empowers people to take more control over their financial lives while minimizing the risk of centralized control by institutions or governments. The important thing here is that we can trust in provable technical facts through cryptographic algorithms. Although it requires a level of responsibility and knowledge from individuals to truly tap into the revolutionary benefits offered by blockchain technology, my hope is that we can ultimately empower more people around the world through financial independence by way of true economic freedom while keeping blockchain accessible and efficient for all users.