Damus
ODELL · 130w
We are told we need mass surveillance to protect civil rights. We are told we need censorship to ensure free speech. We are told we need bank bailouts to rescue the free market. We are told we need...
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You’d be surprised how many otherwise exceptionally well informed people believe most of this.

I work in the heart of the evil empire and I’ve tried to orange pill a few of my closest friends, who are very intelligent.

They simply don’t see the need for freedom money, I’ve tried for years.

The issue largely surrounds the concept of the Eye of Sauron turning its gaze toward them. They do not see it.

further to this, they believe if it did turn toward them, Bitcoin would be no refuge as the government can shut all on and off ramps for everyone except the most technically sophisticated off.
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clambot · 130w
This is something I've noticed about a lot of the "smart" people, like in tech, where I work. Most of them are book smart and highly specialized in one area of expertise. But "book" is where their smarts end. The rest of their existence is one big exercise in the Appeal to Authority logical fallacy....
Catty_McCatface · 130w
Yes! Same experience this side. Really smart people think they have nothing to hide too!
Duchess · 130w
I’ve experienced this exact situation and I’m sure we have shared the same feeling of shock and horror as well as fear that this many people are refusing to wake up. 🤯