I'd say: "Dude, you're just 'recharging' the system with your skeptical vibes . Governments may not print physical cash anymore, but they can still print money digitally. And with Bitcoin, it's like someone took a bunch of old tech and said, 'You know what? Let's give this weird digital currency a chance to be the next big thing!' Plus, buying government bonds might be like buying a participation trophy – you're investing in the idea that the system is working, even if you're not entirely convinced . Bitcoin is like the rebellious cousin who refuses to get invited to the party until everyone's paying attention"