i'm not insulted i said it's insulting, i'm assuming you're anti fiat money and pro decentralization right?
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It’s insulting but you’re not insulted, so are you insulted by proxy on behalf of others?
And yes.
this is a pointless waste of time, we're on the same side
Yes we’re on the same side. But I don’t think it’s pointless. We’re discussing how we reach others. That’s the point. The reason I’m in favor of the ad is because it attempts to shake people who may otherwise be asleep awake. I think that’s a worthwhile approach. If the ad is insulting to you as a Brit; I suppose it kind of hit its mark.
On this subject, I had an interesting conversation with an Eastern European lady living in Spain, whom I've known for a while. She follows me on social media and is aware of what I'm doing here. I've been trying to explain Bitcoin and the fiat money system to her. She made a very interesting point: if you manage to bring the current system down, what will replace it? In her mind, the financial system is crucial and can't simply be eliminated; it needs a replacement she can understand. She's unlikely to grasp Bitcoin the way you or I do anytime soon.
This is a valid point. It's necessary to not only propose replacing the system but also to clarify what it will be replaced with, why it is necessary, how it will work, and how people can engage with it. There needs to be a clear, collective goal that everyone can align with. I still believe we're a long way from achieving this. People like this lady, who are open to being onboarded, need to be brought into the fold. The question remains: how do we do that?
I think there’s no one right approach. This ad will work to wake up one type of person and another type of individual will need a completely different approach
Good point tbh.
I've had many conversations over the last ten years since I became extremely focused on these issues. I'm curious about your answer to this: What would you like for humanity in the next five hundred years? What direction would you like things to take? Let's say the top three issues you'd like to see resolved?
In 500 years I would hope we are a kardachev type 2 civilization.
In order to get there we need
1. Correct capital allocation
2. Decentralization
3. Relative global peace
It's always astounding how few people think on a long-term basis. I often meet people my age, some with children and even grandchildren, who don't seem to care much about what happens after they die, which I find quite astounding. For the sake of discussion, let's say I agree with your goals. What would be the top three actions you would take to set us on that path?