Agreed, at the end of the day all technology is but a tool. Technological progress also requires human progress, i.e. we have to upgrade our mental models and values as technology allows us to engage at unprecedented scale. Critical thinking and empathy seem to be the two key missing skills in the 21st century and modern society doesn't place a lot of emphasis on developing these skills. That's where I'm fully with you: the key is to educate, educate and educate. But we also need to upgrade our education system accordingly!

My strongest criticism of the cryptocurrency movement is that there are very few genuine educators. Hackers who truly believe in decentralisation and self-empowerment and are able to communicate the basic concepts in a way that kids and older people can get it. OG Whales who have made a fortune and now could invest into tools and services to make cryptocurrencies accessible to everyone. Or even seed some of the crypto funds that could help drive upward mobility for people from lower income strata. The idea behind cryptocurrencies and the values are so much more important than their price and getting rich quick. But instead of educating and sharing some of their wealth, most prominent cryptocurrency advocates just talk about the price of Bitcoin, engage in ad hominem attacks on folks who don't get it and boast with their wealth.

Imagine what all these millions and billions of wealth could achieve in terms of educating the masses and winning them over for the cause!