People vs. Things
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Over the past half-century, our focus has drastically shifted. Rather than channeling our energy into manipulating objects for human advancement, we've shifted towards manipulating individuals, and this is not necessarily for the better.
The manipulation of things has always been a fundamental part of human progress. Think about it. Taming fire, inventing the wheel, harnessing electricity – these are all instances of us manipulating the physical world to our advantage. This type of manipulation offers countless benefits. We can produce way more with our labor, travel more efficiently, and live easier and more enjoyable lives.
However, the manipulation of people – that's an entirely different story. Instead of leading to advancements, it paves the way for deceit and exploitation. It often culminates in fraud or theft, eroding trust and creating a more divided and cynical society.
The fiat money system is the cause. Infinite money printing means you can manipulate people continuously. Instead of manipulating things to add value and spurring economic growth, we've started to exploit people with freshly printed money. This situation has led us to naval-gazing, deviating us from the noble quest of advancing human civilization through the manipulation of things.
Bitcoin is what will change this mentality. When money is scarce, so will its vectors of manipulation.
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2023-08-02 14:51:37
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