“It is somewhat ridiculous to suppose that the invention of a motor car can render horses less necessary to man.”
Saddlery and Harness Magazine, 1895
They used to think that cars would never entirely replace the horse.
Today we think it’s foolish that Bitcoin, or space money, has any intrinsic value. How can we have faith in things we can’t see or touch?
To think that machines can never model the human mind may be a bit shortsighted too. Artificial intelligence is looming; robot consciousness is brewing.
Whoever thought that America would rebut the world it paved? Politics and freedom don’t always move forward.
The torrent of revolution and disruption seems to convey a reoccurring event.
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That was my initial reaction as well until I learned more about it. It’s getting banged up lately but I think it’s antifragile and will be a store of value.
Well said. I have coworkers that are all excited about bitcoins, but I am wary of imaginary currency.
You got it, thanks for reading the blog.
Good read! Thanks for sharing