The earlier we understand that bitcoin is not for everyone, the better because it saves us the time and energy that we would have used to convince those who are uninterested, to move on to those who are interested and it can also drive adoption faster. I've read some threads here of some people trying to convince their family members on the positives of Bitcoin and get enraged if the said members don't share the same opinion as them but I feel everyone is entitled to his opinion and while some regard Bitcoin with outright disgust like Charlie Munger, there are some who care less of it's existence.
Bitcoiners have the opportunity to stand for something and that's eliminating the need for central authorities such as the government and banks and rather than forcing everyone to confirm to their beliefs, it's better to find an audience worth serving. What's your take, guys?
On the contrary, I think bitcoin is for everyone. Understandably, not everyone would be interested in bitcoin or some people may have the wrong notion about bitcoin that would have them totally uninterested in bitcoin. I myself once had the wrong notion about bitcoin and wasn’t interested then in bitcoin. It didn’t mean bitcoin wasn’t for me, as I’m now very much interested in it and thankfully, bitcoin is still there for me.
Obviously, it could be a tedious task trying to convince someone ignorant and swimming in misinformation. But there are also people out there with curious open minds who after digesting the truth and facts about bitcoin, would eagerly embrace bitcoin.
When I do try to talk about bitcoin to someone that’s skeptical, from our conversations, I would try and access how open minded the person is in learning new things and leaving his misconceptions aside.
There are people who may need a little more nudging and there are some that would willfully remain ignorant. It’s left for us to choose who to engage with the gospel about bitcoin.
You mentioned bitcoiners standing for something and eliminating central authority like the government lol. What actually do you propose? An insurrection?