Bitcoin 2023 is the festival of humanity we need as technology tightens its grip

This is an opinion editorial by Nozomi Hayase, PhD, who has a background in psychology and human development. Disclaimer: Both Bitcoin 2023 and Bitcoin Magazine are operated by BTC Inc.

Together Rising inflation and a increasing number of bank failuresThe wasteful nature of the fiat system becomes more apparent by the day. Amid this chaos, bitcoin enthusiasts remain calm, even generally optimistic about its futures.

As public trust in institutions weakens, governments around the world are gearing up

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as a means of reasserting their authority over the people’s money.

“Thank god we have bitcoin!”

Those of us lucky enough to have it are relieved that bitcoin exists. as Christine Lagarde, once head of the European Central Bank acceptedBitcoin is the way to escape from the financial surveillance state.

Bitcoin, the hardest money ever created, presents a real alternative to both current fiat currencies and CBDCs. Now, those who so choose don’t have to go down a path leading to a dystopian society. With this we can feel at ease. Some of you may think that we can just HODL and maybe the Orange Pill entrants around, and just wait for hyperbitcoinization. But I say, “Not quite yet. We can’t sit back and relax.”

We bitcoiners have important tasks ahead: bitcoin’s fight against the fraudulent banking system is not over yet. This is really only the beginning.

the fight is starting

bitcoin in 14 years since its creation, is gradually revealing its revolutionary potential. Bitcoin is a form of “digital gold” that cannot be confiscated. As a savings technology, it provides inflation proofing, allowing us to store value securely. Its core feature of censorship resistance has also helped it gain popularity, as the importance of being “freedom money” became apparent to political dissidents and oppressed people around the world.

Now that the COVID-19 pandemic is over, and the state of emergency has been declared over, global leaders aim to rebuild the economy. Initiative the great reset plan to use cbdc As a means of control, in the process of creating a posthuman society where humans, as we know them, cease to exist.

Things are moving fast. Commenting on the development of AI and its potential implications for humanity, Jordan Peterson, a prominent Canadian psychologist, Said, “We better get our acts together before the giants show up. They are just like knocking on the door.”

peterson has talked about how chatgpt, a Large Language Model (LLM) and advanced conversational chatbots, already creating an increasingly intelligent system. He described a process by which, in the next few years, this AI could extract a model of the world from an entire corpus of model languages, and use it to create a fully rendered, photo-realistic animation from an image of a real world. Could Person Citing the example of virtual girlfriends turning into sex partners, he pointed out how easily this can completely misrepresent the representation of reality that we all get confused about what is real and what is not.

And this technology is advancing rapidly. In March 2023, ChatGPT4, the most powerful artificial intelligence, was issued, And bitcoiners are in a unique position to take Peterson’s warning seriously and start doing something about the issues he raised.

Bitcoin is pro-human technology. It provides us with a tool to detect falsified reality and helps us to validate and protect the truth that is supported by our actual human experiences.

Now, all aspects of the society are getting digitized. From finance to healthcare and education, people are drawn to the web to live their lives in a way that disconnects them from their bodies and natural environments. This trend leads to “hyper-mechanization,” a term I use to describe the turn at which machines and robots come to dominate our world, determining our very experiences.

This force of digitization, which is now becoming immense, is making its way into the bitcoin space as well. From Twitter to Nostr, and as much as we’re willing to admit, many of us are hooked to iPhones and computers that keep us plugged into the Matrix, cut off from real, heart-to-heart conversations with other humans. .

As a machine-takeover of the world increasingly threatens the very essence of what it means to be human, it is important for us to learn to unplug ourselves and maintain our connection with ourselves and nature. We collectively need to go offline from time to time, to practice connecting with each other in real life. It is important for us to create a resilient human network of Proof of Work, built on top of technology that proofs reality based on our true feelings.

Experience the power of bitcoin, for the first time

This week, from May 18 to May 20, Largest bitcoin conference will take place in Miami Beach, Florida, with bitcoiners from around the world coming together. with presentations and panels from experts, professionals and leaders in the industry (see list of speakers Here), this three-day educational event will provide a venue for bitcoiners to gather and get to know each other outside of cyberspace.

From brunch To Happy Hour Pleb Parties, there will be plenty of opportunities for bitcoiners to roam. Through our exchange of smiles and hugs, we can have firsthand experiences that demonstrate the power of bitcoin as a currency of love.

Importantly, the conference will also give us a chance to share our appreciation for the artists enriching the bitcoin space. it will host an art gallery Showcasing the work of over 60 talented bitcoin artists.

The attendees can meet and interact with these artists in person. Now that AI can whip up sophisticated images in a matter of seconds and mimic our creativity, it becomes important for us to recognize the value of art created by real humans who are inspired by their own visions, and engaged in a hard and honest labor. Of love.

During the first and second general attendance days of Bitcoin 2023 (on May 19 and 20, 2023), the excitement of bitcoin competition will be brought to the main exhibit hall to ignite the spirit of collaboration and teamwork. Started as a community project, bitcoin games Will provide a fun and enjoyable competition where local meetups can match their skills and talents to compete. The winning team will take home a trophy and a full BTC, which can be used to help grow their community (see Here for details).

From bitcoin marketA massive peer-to-peer marketplace, the official after partyThere will be lots of fun things happening throughout the week (see full agenda Here,

Bitcoin is electronic cash backed by human ingenuity. But what powers bitcoin is our passion and the values ​​we share in our hearts. Of what use is the money for freedom of speech, if there is no human being who can speak? What is the value of life, if there is no one who can feel and experience its fullness?

In Bitcoin 2023, bitcoiners from around the world can come together to work towards hyperbitcoinization, which is what uniquely defines us as humans. It represents the festival of humanity.

“Tik Tok, next block.”

The countdown has just begun. It’s a time to exude relentless optimism and celebrate the beauty and magnificence we all have.

This is a guest post by Nozomi Hayase. The opinions expressed are solely his own and do not necessarily reflect those of BTC Inc. or Bitcoin Magazine.