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It's a slow process. First talk about how the system works. Create the dots.

And then slowly help connect them. Would prefer it if they had full conviction, slowly developed of their own accord.

Yeah there are many roads to the same goal. Personally I've found that explaining the issues of the fiat system is one of the hardest.

I generally start off by saying, "Dollars are expressly designed to lose value every year through inflation. Everyone knows that, we all experience that. Bitcoin doesn't have that issue. It's a smart idea to buy a little bit every week and start learning from there."

It's a chicken and egg problem. People don't want to learn about Bitcoin until they buy it and they don't want to buy it until they learn about it so I usually start with the first purchase.

That way when they hear news about it they feel a personal connection. Hope that helps 🤙

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smalltownrifle 1mo ago

Bitcoin has a bad rep in the eyes of many in my circles. They might have softened their stance because I work full time in the industry. But I still avoid explicitly talking about it all the time.

Like you, I do have conversations about the second and third order effects of fiat like reducing standards and increasing costs of living despite technological progress, growing bureaucracy and public debt, and everything else we all know.

That way, when the time comes, they'll be able to put all the pieces together.

But when I'm asked 'Do I buy Bitcoin?' without the person having all this context, I say: 'Yes, but only if you're willing to hold for a minimum of 4-5 years, take the time learn about it and buy it in small amounts periodically. Else, it's probably better to stay away'.

Sourcenode 1mo ago 💬 1

That's a smart strategy. I've noticed that some people are ready to hear about it and they'll go research it like mad and others won't care no matter what I say.

Sometimes it's just like that. As I continue to liberate myself it makes it easier for others to see the benefits and challenge their assumptions.

smalltownrifle 1mo ago

Oh yeah, the way we carry ourselves and go about our lives can certainly have an impact on how people around us perceive Bitcoin