we need to keep Bitcoin focused on the money function. that is what distinguishes it from altcoins and Bitcoin 2.0 platforms and potentially SC's:
http://coincenter.org/2015/02/cryptocurrency-investments-different-securities-investments/
no, bitcoin needs to focus on the gold function, http://coincenter.org/2015/02/cryptocurrency-investments-different-securities-investments/
money is worthless it just passes from one hand to the next. its not a store of value
since you're new here, i'll forgive you. everyone knows that when i talk about Money, i mean Sound Money (fixed supply).
you need inflation to keep up with the growth of the economy. economics 101.
Let us know when you get to grad school.
Econ 501 would be a good place to start.
Or start here:
http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/political-science/17-100j-political-economy-i-fall-2010/