People are often biased because they follow Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies from the mainstream media and try to understand Bitcoin with what they say. Because the mainstream media usually gathers cryptocurrencies under one roof only as “Bitcoin”. In addition, even if the only Bitcoin is mentioned, the negative events are mentioned instead …
People are often biased because they follow Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies from the mainstream media and try to understand Bitcoin with what they say. Because the mainstream media usually gathers cryptocurrencies under one roof only as “Bitcoin”. In addition, even if the only Bitcoin is mentioned, the negative events are mentioned instead of explaining its potential benefits.
In the mainstream media, we often see headlines such as "Bitcoin scams caught", "Is Bitcoin a Ponzi scheme?", "The famous investor called Bitcoin a bubble". Therefore, the public that only follows these sources very naturally thinks that Bitcoin is a fraud attempt.
Besides, when I talk in the field of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Blockchain, he encounters an exclamation such as “Hmmm…” followed by a sentence such as “How did I hear there is a lot of money in this Bitcoin business”. No, there isn't a lot of money in the Bitcoin business. In fact, there is no such thing as a "Bitcoin business". The prejudices of the people I talk to for Bitcoin usually start at this point. Because of the mainstream media, misinterpretations, and fads to make easy money, people see Bitcoin as a "win-win" rather than a revolutionary technology. For this reason, he approaches Bitcoin with the logic of "Let's give you 1,000 dollars, give it back to us a hundredfold". I believe that we can break this pattern with “simple explanations”.
First of all, let's start by telling people that Bitcoin is not a bad initiative as the main outsiders have heard. Let's talk about the technology underlying Bitcoin, not just for Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies, but as a registry that can be used in every field.
I know, even at this point, they will look at you like you're an alien for talking about an unconventional system. Some people I meet withdraw into their shells by saying, "Oh, I don't understand those things at all." Others are trying to prove that I'm talking about something wrong. Therefore, it is very important to break the prejudices first. In my opinion, it is possible to break prejudice by empathizing.
First of all, I think, “Where did I start when I wanted to learn about cryptocurrencies”, and although they were not that popular in the mainstream media at that time, I remember that I never researched this topic on television or in popular media. That's why I recommend reliable sources that I follow myself, and I try to explain in the simplest way by avoiding the "I know Bitcoin, you don't" mood.
I also think it should be underlined that Bitcoin has no intention of destroying today's habits of the financial system, causing people to lose their money, exterminating the dollar or any other global currency. Because people, in general, are very attached to their habits, and Bitcoin is a startup with a very strong potential to change their financial habits, and Blockchain to change their registration habits. However, as it is thought, it is not a case that the whole order will change overnight or that Bitcoin will defeat all currencies in a short time. I think the people we meet need to hear that too. Do not be afraid of Bitcoin, it has no intention of seizing your money in your pocket or in banks, destroying financial institutions you trust very much or entering your life in a way that is not understood at all. On the contrary, Bitcoin wants to be controlled by certain people and actually just wants to give you back the control of your money, which is between their two lips.
Considering all this, it is necessary to break the prejudice first in order to increase Bitcoin adoption. For this, we need to empathize with the person in front of us. If we start talking about Bitcoin's technology, Blockchain's nodes to someone who is already biased, we can put obstacles in the way of adoption.
People are often biased because they follow Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies from the mainstream media and try to understand Bitcoin with what they say. Because the mainstream media usually gathers cryptocurrencies under one roof only as “Bitcoin”. In addition, even if the only Bitcoin is mentioned, the negative events are mentioned instead of explaining its potential benefits.
In the mainstream media, we often see headlines such as "Bitcoin scams caught", "Is Bitcoin a Ponzi scheme?", "The famous investor called Bitcoin a bubble". Therefore, the public that only follows these sources very naturally thinks that Bitcoin is a fraud attempt.
Besides, when I talk in the field of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Blockchain, he encounters an exclamation such as “Hmmm…” followed by a sentence such as “How did I hear there is a lot of money in this Bitcoin business”. No, there isn't a lot of money in the Bitcoin business. In fact, there is no such thing as a "Bitcoin business". The prejudices of the people I talk to for Bitcoin usually start at this point. Because of the mainstream media, misinterpretations, and fads to make easy money, people see Bitcoin as a "win-win" rather than a revolutionary technology. For this reason, he approaches Bitcoin with the logic of "Let's give you 1,000 dollars, give it back to us a hundredfold". I believe that we can break this pattern with “simple explanations”.
First of all, let's start by telling people that Bitcoin is not a bad initiative as the main outsiders have heard. Let's talk about the technology underlying Bitcoin, not just for Bitcoin or cryptocurrencies, but as a registry that can be used in every field.
I know, even at this point, they will look at you like you're an alien for talking about an unconventional system. Some people I meet withdraw into their shells by saying, "Oh, I don't understand those things at all." Others are trying to prove that I'm talking about something wrong. Therefore, it is very important to break the prejudices first. In my opinion, it is possible to break prejudice by empathizing.
First of all, I think, “Where did I start when I wanted to learn about cryptocurrencies”, and although they were not that popular in the mainstream media at that time, I remember that I never researched this topic on television or in popular media. That's why I recommend reliable sources that I follow myself, and I try to explain in the simplest way by avoiding the "I know Bitcoin, you don't" mood.
I also think it should be underlined that Bitcoin has no intention of destroying today's habits of the financial system, causing people to lose their money, exterminating the dollar or any other global currency. Because people, in general, are very attached to their habits, and Bitcoin is a startup with a very strong potential to change their financial habits, and Blockchain to change their registration habits. However, as it is thought, it is not a case that the whole order will change overnight or that Bitcoin will defeat all currencies in a short time. I think the people we meet need to hear that too. Do not be afraid of Bitcoin, it has no intention of seizing your money in your pocket or in banks, destroying financial institutions you trust very much or entering your life in a way that is not understood at all. On the contrary, Bitcoin wants to be controlled by certain people and actually just wants to give you back the control of your money, which is between their two lips.
Considering all this, it is necessary to break the prejudice first in order to increase Bitcoin adoption. For this, we need to empathize with the person in front of us. If we start talking about Bitcoin's technology, Blockchain's nodes to someone who is already biased, we can put obstacles in the way of adoption.
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