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@ The Modern Sovereign
2025-05-30 10:20:20
🧠 The Curse of Knowledge in Bitcoin: Why You Sound Like a Crazy Person (and How to Fix It)
If you've been down the Bitcoin rabbit hole for a while, you've likely experienced the curse of knowledge. It's a cognitive bias where, once you understand something deeply, you forget what it was like not to understand it. You assume it's obvious. Self-custody, sound money, inflation as theft—duh, everyone gets this... right?
Wrong.
To the average person (aka a "normie"), your passionate monologue about fiat debasement and trustless consensus sounds like you're describing a sci-fi cult. Not because they're dumb, but because you're too far ahead. You've crossed the mental chasm—and now you’re speaking a different language.
🎯 What the Curse of Knowledge Looks Like in Bitcoin
- You talk about $5 milk as evidence of systemic collapse, and they just think prices went up.
- You say "not your keys, not your coins," and they wonder why Coinbase is bad.
- You cite the 1960s gold window like it's common knowledge.
- You reference Austrian economics like everyone knows what that even means.
You’ve internalized years of learning. They’re still figuring out how to buy $50 of BTC without getting scammed.
🛠 How to Deal with It: Talking Bitcoin Without Losing People
1. Start Where They Are, Not Where You Are
Ask questions. “What do you think money is?” or “Do you trust banks?” Don’t assume shared definitions.
2. Use Analogies, Not Jargon
Instead of saying “Bitcoin is decentralized and censorship-resistant” is abstract. Try: “Imagine if no one could freeze your bank account—not even the government. That’s what Bitcoin makes possible.”
3. Tell Stories, Not Just Facts
Personal narratives are powerful. “When I realized I couldn’t send $200 to a friend overseas without weeks of delay or insane fees, I started looking into Bitcoin…”
4. Be Patient. Really Patient.
Remember how long it took you to get it. People need time, repetition, and relevance.
5. Don’t Try to Orange-Pill Everyone
Not everyone is ready. And that’s okay. Plant seeds. Let curiosity do the rest.
💡 Final Thought
Bitcoin is obvious—after you get it. Until then, it’s confusing, scary, or even laughable. The curse of knowledge makes it hard to remember that. But if we want more people to understand Bitcoin, we have to stop assuming it speaks for itself.
Speak human first. Bitcoin second.
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