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@ Robert
2025-02-23 17:10:45
The struggles of the Plebs in ancient Rome hold a striking relevance to our own modern-day battles for power and accountability. The Tribune of the Plebs, the Assemblies, and the Twelve Tables all served as powerful tools to keep the ruling elite in check, and it's remarkable to see how these ancient institutions foreshadowed the struggles we face today.
Just as the Plebs used these institutions to hold the Patricians accountable, I believe that we have our own modern-day tools that can serve a similar purpose. #Bitcoin and #NOSTR, to me, represent the best hope we have for creating a more just and equitable society. They embody the same spirit of decentralization and resistance to centralized power that defined the Plebs' struggle against the Patricians.
In a world where power and control are increasingly concentrated in the hands of a few, these tools offer a means of pushing back against the tide. They provide a way for individuals to assert their autonomy, to communicate freely, and to resist the encroachment of those who would seek to control them.
The parallels between ancient Rome and our own era are striking. Just as the Plebs fought against the concentration of power and the erosion of their rights, we face similar challenges today. But with Bitcoin and NOSTR, I believe that we have the tools we need to create a better future for ourselves and for generations to come.
We can't change the past, but we can shape the future. And with Bitcoin, we have the tools to create a world where money is a source of empowerment, not enslavement.
Fix the money, fix the world.
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