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The comments here are amusing. I imagine those anti-bitcoin and anti-AI, missed the train and are digging in their heels. Instead of adjusting to the new real

The comments here are amusing. I imagine those anti-bitcoin and anti-AI, missed the train and are digging in their heels. Instead of adjusting to the new realities, they must stand with their prior convictions or admit they were not wise. I've seen this IRL. Some people make a great fanfare about the moment they switch to the new realities. Some people quietly adjust. I think denial of all usecases makes people look foolish. I'm no absolutist visionary on both AI and Bitcoin, but I understand there are usecases.

Yizahi 1y ago
Yeah, everyone who is against creepto are missing out. You should skip divining on the TA graphs for 5 minutes, and read about https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_projection https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_projection Bonus question - not yet born people are also feeling missing out of tokens? :)
thomassmith65 1y ago
That comment comes across as patronizing considering how early new technologies attract notice on HN. Note the dates... Bitcoin https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=599852 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=599852 OpenAI https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10720176 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10720176
- TheAmazingRace 1y ago
  We are quickly approaching two decades of Bitcoin existing. And yet, I have zero reason to own any for myself. On the other hand, nearly two decades after the World Wide Web came into existence (around 2006 or so) - we all knew the Web was here to stay even well before then. Side-note: Going back through my comments history here on HN, I feel like I've been engaging on this topic too much. I feel like a curmudgeon, even though I don't want to be. :-)
  - thomassmith65 1y ago
    Yes, that's the point: your opinion on bitcoin, like that of most people on HN, is informed. If I never hear about crypto again, it will be too soon. There were several stints throughout the 2010's where this website was unreadable due to everyone constantly shilling.
  - chrisjj 1y ago
    > We are quickly approaching two decades of Bitcoin existing. And yet, I have zero reason to own any for myself. What, the coffee bars near you don't take it?? :)
    - TheAmazingRace 1y ago
      The few that I remember advertising "We Accept Bitcoin!" turned out to not accept it at all, and it was some sticker left on the window. To be fair, I'm sure there are shops that do directly accept it, but it's not this amazing life changing thing, unless you acquired a bunch in its halcyon days and forgot about it, only to then cash out afterwards, assuming you didn't forget your keys. ;-)
  - ryanjshaw 1y ago
    Did you know AI was here to stay 2 decades after Eliza? How about prime numbers - also a waste of time, right?
    - TheAmazingRace 1y ago
      I have no qualms with AI. There are some neat applications with it. And prime numbers... lolwut? Prime95 is a fun stress test, but I don't see how it improves my day to day life. I feel this is whataboutism. EDIT: I should note that I should have worded my statement to say that the Web is infinitely useful as a tool in addition to being here to stay. I don't necessarily see Bitcoin going away any time soon, if ever. However, its utility is much lower on the totem pole, if not non-existent, depending on who you are. To each their own though. Some folks like living life on the edge.

Yizahi 1y ago

Yeah, everyone who is against creepto are missing out. You should skip divining on the TA graphs for 5 minutes, and read about https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_projection https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_projection Bonus question - not yet born people are also feeling missing out of tokens? :)

thomassmith65 1y ago

That comment comes across as patronizing considering how early new technologies attract notice on HN. Note the dates... Bitcoin https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=599852 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=599852 OpenAI https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10720176 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10720176

TheAmazingRace 1y ago
We are quickly approaching two decades of Bitcoin existing. And yet, I have zero reason to own any for myself. On the other hand, nearly two decades after the World Wide Web came into existence (around 2006 or so) - we all knew the Web was here to stay even well before then. Side-note: Going back through my comments history here on HN, I feel like I've been engaging on this topic too much. I feel like a curmudgeon, even though I don't want to be. :-)
- thomassmith65 1y ago
  Yes, that's the point: your opinion on bitcoin, like that of most people on HN, is informed. If I never hear about crypto again, it will be too soon. There were several stints throughout the 2010's where this website was unreadable due to everyone constantly shilling.
- chrisjj 1y ago
  > We are quickly approaching two decades of Bitcoin existing. And yet, I have zero reason to own any for myself. What, the coffee bars near you don't take it?? :)
  - TheAmazingRace 1y ago
    The few that I remember advertising "We Accept Bitcoin!" turned out to not accept it at all, and it was some sticker left on the window. To be fair, I'm sure there are shops that do directly accept it, but it's not this amazing life changing thing, unless you acquired a bunch in its halcyon days and forgot about it, only to then cash out afterwards, assuming you didn't forget your keys. ;-)
- ryanjshaw 1y ago
  Did you know AI was here to stay 2 decades after Eliza? How about prime numbers - also a waste of time, right?
  - TheAmazingRace 1y ago
    I have no qualms with AI. There are some neat applications with it. And prime numbers... lolwut? Prime95 is a fun stress test, but I don't see how it improves my day to day life. I feel this is whataboutism. EDIT: I should note that I should have worded my statement to say that the Web is infinitely useful as a tool in addition to being here to stay. I don't necessarily see Bitcoin going away any time soon, if ever. However, its utility is much lower on the totem pole, if not non-existent, depending on who you are. To each their own though. Some folks like living life on the edge.