… [God has given to men all that is necessary for them to accomplish their destinies. He has provided a social form as well as a human form. And these social organs of humans are so constituted that they will develop themselves harmoniously in the clean air of liberty. Away, then, with the quacks and organizers! Away with their rings, chains, hooks and pincers! Away with their artificial systems! Away with the whims of governmental administrators, their socialized projects, their centralization, their tariffs, their government schools, their state religions, their free credit, their bank monopolies, their regulations, their restrictions, their equalization by taxation, and their pious moralizations!
And, now that the legislators and do-gooders have so futilely inflicted so many systems upon society, may they finally end where they should have begun: May they reject all systems, and try liberty; for liberty is an acknowledgment of faith in God and His works.]
A person's worth is not measured by their bank balance, but by the labor they invest in shaping our world. Cash is merely a transient artifact, a conventional unit whose form is dictated by the passage of time. True value resides in the relentless pursuit of excellence and the unwavering commitment to truth, transcending the fleeting nature of money.
The human mind is structured in such a way that it prepares all its endeavors based on the past, yet remains perpetually unprepared for the future.
… [A former entrepreneur who is placed at the head of a government agency is no longer a businessman but a bureaucrat. His task is no longer to make a profit but to comply with rules and regulations.]
a marketing ploy, nothing more.
try yakihonne, had the same dilemma between two apps
The state shapes society through the concepts of good and evil, deliberately obscuring the perceptions of truth and falsehood. This is evident across various social and political systems that rely on moral categories, which can overshadow more objective criteria for evaluation. When we discuss "good" and "bad", we often refer to subjective assessments that can vary depending on cultural context, historical period, and personal beliefs.
Instead, if we focus on the categories of true and false, we can strive for a more objective understanding of reality. This approach may enhance our ability to analyze facts and make decisions based on logic and evidence, rather than emotional biases.
In this way, we can cultivate critical thinking and the capacity to distinguish between facts and opinions, thereby avoiding manipulation and making decisions grounded in sound premises.
Consequently, the role of the state as a didactic entity that imposes its will on the consciousness of individuals may gradually diminish, transforming into a collaborative instrument for the coexistence of society.
We must never forget that all societal rules are the result of agreements between two parties who, upon entering into contact, seek to establish the most advantageous environment for their interactions. It is precisely this environment that the state should embody, and nothing more.
Four years may not be sufficient to enact meaningful changes in state systems, particularly when older generations maintain rigid worldviews. True transformation demands a generational shift in thinking that sees the state not merely as an instrument of control and edification, but as a platform that offers a flexible framework for action, facilitating collective cooperation among people.
To understand the impact of state intervention and importance of free markets, read Ludwig von Mises insights on economic crises.
#read
Is it not absurd that in the modern world, private savings are compelled to bear the brunt of trade wars instigated by govs…?
https://iea.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Denationalisation%20of%20Money.pdf
.. and yes, we continue to be descendants of the cainites, and anything anything created under imposed artificial constraints is, by its very nature, a deception—one that is inevitably doomed to failure.
".. If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it."
#staysafebrothers
In the modern era, true competition no longer hinges on merely outperforming others in a relentless race for superiority. Instead, it demands a ruthless commitment to becoming indispensable to society. The measure of success is no longer confined to personal gain or dominance; it is defined by the tangible value one contributes to the collective good. Those who fail to recognize this shift—who cling to outdated notions of competition as a zero-sum game—will inevitably be rendered obsolete. The future belongs to those who wield their intellect, resources, and influence not to conquer, but to elevate. To be truly competitive is to be relentlessly useful.
only decentralized neural network development.
The surrounding world, by its very nature, is neutral; it neither exhibits aggression nor benevolence—these traits are imposed by our consciousness. When we begin to identify ourselves with specific ideologies, movements, or "isms," we confine the boundless potential of our minds, ensnaring ourselves in a claustrophobic space of subjective judgments. This leads to a perception and thought process dictated by the narrow confines of the limited information inherent to that particular worldview, effectively shutting ourselves off from the multidimensionality of existence.
When an individual transcends the quantitative and embraces the qualitative, a profound transformation occurs. This shift catalyzes a radical reconfiguration of consciousness, fundamentally altering perceptions, values, and priorities. It is through this metamorphosis that one can attain a deeper understanding of existence, leading to more deliberate choices and enriched interpersonal dynamics.
perhaps we should introduce sociology into the school curriculum that will cover the topics of manipulation and behavior.
Honestly, I'm still struggling with Bitcoin soft fork proposals. I believe we will end up with full introspection: there are too many things people want to build which require it.
But most current proposals are workarounds for current limitations, which will become vestigial when/if we actually fix things. They may be simply unused, or worse, not quite useful. And it's hard to know: if we had restored script and introspection, we could see what people build and then go "ah, this opcode would make this more efficient!", but without that we are guessing.
So I really have to figure out if mevil is real. Serious people have concerns, esp nostr:npub185h9z5yxn8uc7retm0n6gkm88358lejzparxms5kmy9epr236k2qcswrdp, so they need serious consideration. If I can convince myself it is either not an issue or independent of script power, then I can reasonably purpose what Bitcoin would look like with maximal expressive power.
After that, I can look *backwards* and see if any subsets of that power make sense as stepping stones. I initially thought CTV (well, a more straightforward variant) made sense, as a common case, but brief discussions with Jonas Nick have me questioning whether it actually is still useful with full introspection (or, more clearly, what the right form would be).
As an aside: I think sponsors (done optimally) are necessary for any Bitcoin high-fee future. Feels like a side-quest though!
Sorry I don't have answers. This stuff is *not* simple, the details are critical, and some of our best minds from previous eras are absent :(
think it's time for you to admit that big money wants to see bitcoin as a store of value and nothing more.