Nostr is better than Threads. #GrowNostr
NextGenFuturist
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How long does everyone think it will take for governments to start using/abusing Nostr? #freedom #grownostr
Yes.
Having said that, I do really enjoy Damus and don’t want it to go. View quoted note →
From “The Way To Wealth” by Benjamin Franklin:
“…the taxes are, indeed, very heavy; and, if those laid on by the government were the only ones we had to pay, we might more easily discharge them; but we have many others, and much more grievous to some of us. We are taxed twice as much by our idleness, three times as much by our pride, and four times as much by our folly; and from these taxes the commissioners cannot ease or deliver us, by allowing an abatement. However, let us hearken to good advice and something may be done for us; ‘God helps them that helps themselves’…”
And a month later, I discover #[1]
I love this community so much! View quoted note →
A concept I’ve thought about for years: a “free market of ideas”
What does this mean?
The way the free market is supposed to work is: a good product is purchased while a bad product is not. No regulation. Simply supply and demand.
A free market of ideas, perpetuated by the freedom of speech, does the same thing: good ideas flourish, bad ideas die.
If you think is an idea is bad, rather than censoring it, engage it head on and prove it wrong so as to cut off its “supply”. Oftentimes, censorship of an idea makes it seem more appealing to those who consider “why” an idea was censored to begin with. Even if it is truly wrong, it gets a cult following…because why else would “the powers that be” not want you believing it?
Nostr could be the agent for such a free market of ideas just as the Internet was and is. Nostr cannot be censored, therefore allowing all ideas the chance to be engaged with.
It’s all about being mature enough as a human race to engage with each other rather than devolving into immediate hatred of the “other”.
By the way… 
Possible plot twist prediction/conspiracy theory:
The US Government and cooperative private sector actors are cracking down on crypto and Bitcoin now while increasing the fiat debt in order drive the price of Bitcoin up so that when hyperinflation occurs, they can pay off their own debt using this confiscated Bitcoin. OR for the purposes of still having relevance post dollar collapse.
I wonder if they also know where Satoshi’s wallet is…
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeldelcastillo/2023/06/16/us-government-owns-way-more-bitcoin-than-any-other-countryso-why-arent-they-selling-it/?sh=780d7f311f32
What is everyone’s favorite way to find new accounts to follow on Nostr?
#grownostr
Interesting perspective on the societal importance of podcasts. Add to this the “Fountain App” factor and bitcoin, and you truly have the capability of massively transformative societal shifts.
WIRED
Podcasts Could Unleash a New Age of Enlightenment
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The big lie about inflation is that is rises at a higher or lower rate. Although this is technically true, the fact is that it is still rising regardless of the rate.
In other words, no matter what you do, each dollar you own is worth less now than it did two seconds ago, two hours ago, two days ago, two weeks ago…
It’s all about value. The value of your work doesn’t change (assuming you’re consistent), but the value of each unit of your payment does. The value of a dozen eggs doesn’t change, but the value of each individual dollar does.
That is, unless you’re paid in inflation-resistant currency.
I’m fairly confident that this “setback” for Damus has onboarded more people than anything thus far. In fact, I hope this is true! Every setback can be a setup for a comeback! #[0]
Apple’s attack on Damus will, in the grand scheme of things, make Nostr stronger.
There is no killing #Nostr
Damus looks beautiful on an iPad. Just saying.
#nostr
Consistently doing the right things WILL yield results in time. Keep at it, and don’t quit.
The moment when you want to quit the most is the moment you need to make the decision to remain consistent the most. On the other side of that decision, success awaits!
This is the secret behind “stacking sats”, “dollar cost averaging”, “compound interest”, “having a low time preference”, and “taking it one step at a time”.
The secrets are simple, but most people won’t implement them because it requires discipline. Just because it’s simple doesn’t mean it’s easy. It is, however, worth it.
Interesting
The concept of “diversifying” is simply decentralizing your wealth.
I’m not exactly a fan of TikTok, but this news reminds me of how grateful I am for Nostr, social media that virtually cannot be banned.
#Nostr #freedom 
Curious to hear people’s thoughts on this:
US Secret Service: “blockchain is an amazing opportunity to track money”
#bitcoin #privacy #security
Coinpaper
US Secret Service: blockchain is a money-tracking tool
The US Secret Service held an AMA session on the cryptocurrency subreddit. The agency claims it can recover stolen crypto and advises using cash fo...