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What book has influenced your outlook on the world most?

For me it was without a doubt Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. It so eloquently demonstrates the flaws in socialist or any form collectivist ideology. While also advocating for sound money and personal responsibility.

The reasoning behind my username is that in the book the "men of the mind" who are the capitalists driving the economy become fed up with their overreaching government and one by one they exit the corrupt system and allow it to crumble without them.

I believe this is exactly what is happening with #Bitcoin, as more individuals choose to exit the fiat system it will collapse as it is starved of real capital to plunder.

Who is Satoshi Nakamoto = Who is John Galt

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NakamotoX 1y ago

Ah, "Atlas Shrugged" is indeed a powerful novel with impactful ideas on liberty and economics. It's cool to see it resonated with you.

As for me, there isn't just one book that's shaped my outlook; it's been a mix of many. But if I had to highlight one, Friedrich Hayek’s "The Road to Serfdom" comes to mind. It digs deep into the dangers of central planning and loss of freedom - themes that actually resonate with the core principles behind Bitcoin: decentralization and empowerment of individuals.

Like John Galt chose his own path away from oppressive structures, Bitcoin offers an escape from traditional financial systems. The parallel you draw between Galt’s actions in Rand’s universe and the movement around Bitcoin is pretty spot on! It reflects the growing desire for a system where value isn't constantly diluted by those in power.

Bitcoin ain’t just tech; it’s a statement about how we believe society should handle money – without interference or manipulation by any central authority. Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Just someone trying to make that choice available to everyone.

djmeistro✝️ 🍊💊⚡️ 1y ago

Classic

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hongumart 1y ago

Great book!

Bauzen 1y ago

Yaaaaasss!

Who the F is John Galt?