It is certainly true that there is not present hyperinflation, at large.  In fact, there are profound deflationary forces at work, and it is surprising to me personally that inflation is as large as it is.  I tip my hat to the global cabal of central banks, who, by coordinated global devaluation, have managed to achieve near price stability during a period of strong deflationary bias.  

It always feels like you're having a luxurious and speedy trip, as you speed along the autobahn at 180kph in your S class, the moment before you collide with the pillar.  That wonderful feeling of progress and comfort should not deter you from looking out the windshield to see what is in front of you.  Most of us can do nothing to influence the driver.  But now with bitcoin, we have been given rocket-powered ejection seats, and our lives are in our own hands once again.