npub13s…s094w on Nostr: the only real tip is, wait for them to be curious enough that they get that look in ...
the only real tip is, wait for them to be curious enough that they get that look in their eye. Before that, if it’s YOU just trying to explain it to them unsolicited, they always feel like you’re just trying to get them into your religion and they get the ookies, just like you would if they were trying to pull you into CrossFit or something. Wait for their curiosity to overcome this feeling inside themselves before you fret about explaining. It’ll be so much easier then anyway. Other than waiting, if you must try to explain, start with the history of money around the globe and how hard money differs from inflatable fiat. Explain how gold was used for money for so long, and how folks would scrape a tiny bit off each gold coin (bitcoin fixes this) and keep it while spending the shaved coin at full price. Most people have no concept of what fiat is, or how it has been abused, manipulated and used as a weapon and tool of thievery! And that damn hotdog at Costco staying at $1.50 forever is not helping me explain inflation to people, either. Good luck
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