#OrangePill

[unpluggedfinancial]

Bitcoin and the Freedom to Unplug: Reflecting on My Vacation

As I recently returned from a much-needed vacation, I found myself reflecting on the unique sense of freedom that Bitcoin has brought into my life. Vacations are supposed to be a time to relax, unwind, and disconnect from the stresses of daily life. However, for many people, financial worries and concerns about the future often creep in, even when they’re supposed to be taking a break. Thanks to Bitcoin, this time away was different for me.

One of the most significant shifts Bitcoin has brought into my life is the ability to truly unplug—not just from work, but from the constant worry about my financial security. In the past, vacations were always tinged with a bit of anxiety. Questions about how the markets were performing, whether my savings were losing value due to inflation, and the general uncertainty of the fiat system would hover in the back of my mind. But this time, I was able to fully embrace the present, knowing that my wealth was safeguarded by a decentralized, incorruptible network.

The Financial Freedom to Truly Relax

Bitcoin has given me the peace of mind that my money is not subject to the whims of central banks or governments. It's not just about the potential for financial gain; it's about the stability and predictability that Bitcoin offers. Knowing that my wealth is stored in something that can’t be diluted or manipulated by external forces allowed me to relax in a way I hadn’t before.

During this vacation, I didn’t have to worry about whether my savings were losing value due to rampant money printing or whether I should be moving funds around to protect against market volatility. Bitcoin’s inherent properties as sound money meant I could enjoy my time away, confident that my financial future was secure. This is a kind of freedom that’s hard to quantify, but once you experience it, there’s no going back.

Orange-Pilling the Next Generation

One of the highlights of my vacation was spending time with my 12-year-old cousin. As we talked, I found an opportunity to introduce them to Bitcoin. It started with a simple question: “What do you think gives money its value?” From there, we delved into the history of money, the problems with fiat currency, and how Bitcoin offers a revolutionary alternative.

It was amazing to see the curiosity spark in their eyes as they began to understand these concepts. To help them get started, I gave them $5 in Bitcoin—not just as a gift, but as a starting point for their own journey into the world of decentralized finance. This small gesture was more than just a transfer of digital currency; it was the beginning of a new way of thinking for them, one that I hope will lead them to greater financial independence in the future.

This experience reminded me of the importance of spreading the knowledge about Bitcoin. It’s not enough to simply hold Bitcoin; we need to share its potential with those around us, especially the younger generation. They are the ones who will carry this torch forward, and it’s our responsibility to equip them with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in a world that is rapidly changing.

Bitcoin: More Than Just Money

This vacation reaffirmed my belief that Bitcoin is far more than just a digital asset. It’s a powerful tool for personal empowerment and financial sovereignty. It allows us to step outside the traditional financial system and live our lives with a greater sense of autonomy and control.

For many, Bitcoin is seen as a hedge against inflation or a speculative investment. But for those of us who have fully embraced it, Bitcoin represents something much deeper. It’s a means of reclaiming our financial independence and living life on our own terms.

As I return to my routine, I’m more convinced than ever that Bitcoin is a path to true freedom. It’s a journey that has already transformed my life, and I’m committed to helping others discover this same sense of liberation. Whether it’s through sharing my experiences, educating others, or simply living by example, I believe that Bitcoin has the power to change the world for the better.

Conclusion: The Importance of Sharing the Bitcoin Vision

In the end, this vacation wasn’t just a break from the daily grind—it was a chance to reflect on the profound impact that Bitcoin has had on my life. It was a reminder that the freedom Bitcoin offers is not just financial; it’s the freedom to live fully, to unplug without fear, and to share this vision with others.

As Bitcoin continues to grow and evolve, I’m excited to see how it will continue to shape my life and the lives of those around me. And as always, I’m committed to spreading the word and helping others discover the incredible potential that Bitcoin holds.

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Onboarding My Younger Sister To Bitcoin - Bitcoin Magazine

This is an opinion editorial by Santiago Varela, a bitcoin miner and writer from Mexico City.My sister turned 18 years old in the beginning of 2023 and I gave her a very unusual gift during this holiday season. Because I love her, I truly believe that the best gift I can give her is the orange pill.It all started with a letter that I wrote for her explaining the gift I was about to give her. Then, I handed her a copy of “The Bitcoin Standard” by Saifedean Ammous and a hardware wallet. However, that was just the beginning of a long process that we had to go through together if I really wanted to orange pill her.Of course, I was well aware that her first reaction to my surprise wasn't going to include the typical face of an 18-year-old girl opening her presents on a joyful Christmas morning. At first, she seemed more confused than excited. I have no doubt that she was expecting some nice pair of shoes or a cool gadget. I'm sorry sis, but that's how we maximalists roll. In the birthday/holiday letter, I pointed out three reasons why I was giving her this specific gift:- I want to set her on the path to financial freedom - I want her to be a sovereign woman in a fiat world where dishonest relationships have been normalized - As a high school senior who doesn't know what she wants to study in college, she could benefit from Bitcoin which might give her some ideas for what she wants to doThe long process of orange pilling my sister began with a quote from the prologue of “The Bitcoin Standard,” which I consider the perfect starting point. I asked her to read this quote over and over again before beginning the orange-pilling journey:“This book does not offer investment advice, but aims at helping elucidate the economic properties of the network and its operation, to provide readers an informed understanding of bitcoin before deciding whether they want to use it. Only with such an understanding, and only after extensive and thorough research into the practical operational aspects of owning and storing bitcoins, should anyone consider holding value in bitcoin. While bitcoin´s rise in market value may make it appear like a no-brainer as an investment, a closer look at the myriad hacks, attacks, scams, and security failures that have cost people their bitcoins provides a sobering warning to anyone who thinks that owning bitcoins provides a guaranteed profit. Should you come out of reading this book thinking that the bitcoin currency is something worth owning, your first investment should not be in buying bitcoins, but in time spent understanding how to buy, store, and own bitcoins securely. It is the inherent nature of bitcoin that such knowledge cannot be delegated or outsourced. There is no alternative to personal responsibility for anyone interested in using this network, and that is the real investment that needs to be made to get into bitcoin.”In the letter, I told her that I would help her set up the hardware wallet and I would send her a little bit of bitcoin. To begin, I sent her $10 worth of bitcoin. But then, to make sure that she invested time into acquiring the basic, necessary knowledge and to make her understand the proof-of-work philosophy, I promised that I would send her $100 worth of bitcoin for every chapter of the book that she read. Therefore, I prepared a quiz for each chapter to verify that she really read carefully. However, as someone who is deep down the Bitcoin rabbit hole, I knew that making her read the book to stack sats on her hardware wallet wasn't enough. That was nothing, we were just getting started. So, what was next in the orange-pilling journey? Every time that I crossed by any opportunity, I tried to convert that moment into a little Bitcoin lesson. For example, there was such an opportunity after my sister was assigned a project in her high school philosophy class. Knowing that I am a big fan of philosophy, she came to ask me for help. The project consisted of having a conversation with one of your family members but using the famous Socratic method for the conversation. If you don't know what that is, the Socratic method (named after Socrates) is “a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue between individuals, based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to draw out ideas and underlying presuppositions.” Obviously, we had a dialogue about Bitcoin and money using the Socratic method.Another thing I did in this orange-pilling journey was to show her a rabbit hole inside of the Bitcoin rabbit hole: bitcoin mining and energy. I love bitcoin mining and the energy aspects of Bitcoin. In fact, I love it so much that we have an ASIC in our garage. It wasn't really hard to make her grasp how passionate I am about home mining. Believe it or not, she had never even seen my ASIC (she had only heard the “brrrrrr”). Consequently, I took her to the garage and she got some hands-on experience. I also have my Bitcoin and Lightning nodes in the garage. That was a lot of fun because with tools like Mempool.Space and LnVisualizer I was able to help her see the tangible side of Bitcoin. This is when I really felt that it all began to come together.As you all likely know, knowledge about Bitcoin can’t be delegated or outsourced. When it comes to Bitcoin, there is no alternative to personal responsibility. Although I’ve told her that I’d love to help her with anything, I can’t guide her down the rabbit hole forever. You have to go down the Bitcoin rabbit hole by yourself. I guided her for a long time but the moment for her to embark on the journey for herself is here. Like Oscar Wilde once said: “Education is an admirable thing. But it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.”So, I began treating her like any other Bitcoin pleb out there and let her go down the rabbit hole by herself. The only thing I did was to send her a bunch of resources (articles, podcasts, videos, books, etc.) and let her go her own way. At the same time, I realized that I could do this with other kids that are about the same age as my sister. Even better, I realized that my sister could help me with this and introduce her digital-native friends to Bitcoin because, if you care about Bitcoin, you should onboard people individually. Accordingly, I’ve decided to turn our garage into a little Bitcoin academy. Although my sister was the guinea pig for this experiment (and, as I am writing, she is the only student that has attended Bitcoin academy), I have to give a big shout out to other Bitcoiners around the world who have shared educational content for anyone to use. For example, Mi Primer Bitcoin (from El Salvador) has an amazing Bitcoin diploma workbook that anyone can download for free. I have no doubt that initiatives like theirs or like Escuelita Bitcoin in Uruguay are what we need if we want a future with sovereign individuals. We need to teach the young. Hopefully, this inspires other Bitcoiners around the world to introduce their younger siblings to Bitcoin. I was inspired by initiatives like the ones mentioned above and by stories like the Denver middle schoolers who became Bitcoin entrepreneurs. With a little bit of luck, the next time I write an article for Bitcoin Magazine, it’ll be about Mexico City middle schoolers who became Bitcoin entrepreneurs. For now, stay humble and stack sats my friends. This is a guest post by Santiago Varela. Opinions expressed are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of BTC Inc or Bitcoin Magazine. Read More Source by Read the full article

[chalkodareal]

drawing of john linnell eating an orange

program ummmm ms paint. reference picture none 🔥🔥. fruit ummmmm it is an orange. year.....2023. materials.....my fingar and trackpad. enjoy and share with your orange loving friends!

[tottwriter]

I swear. It's always the weeks when I'm most run down that everything else goes tits up too.

Just got stranded at a bus stop for a fucking hour because Arriva are useless assholes who don't give a shit about running the bus route I need. Another elderly disabled passenger was stuck with me so at least we could chat, but like...I'm so fucking tired man. Also I had refridgerated stuff which really didn't need to sit on the pavement for over an hour.

Worse still, when a train doesn't show, there's accountability. When a bus goes MIA no one gives a flying fuck. Meanwhile there are signposts all around town begging people to carshare because our roads cannot handle the amount of traffic they're subjected to. I just. I cannot with this.

[werewiire]

[undeadstone14-blog]

Also before I forget (an introduction)

frick them cars, kids and lawns. I love urban planning and riding my bike. If you are a carbrain, or a breeder don’t interact. Okay now that I have like all the buzzwords :-) Hello my name’s Luke, I’m currently 21 years old and go by he/they pronouns, I moved to tumblr since twitter is falling apart and I have to scramble to find my place on social media platforms again.

I love board- and video games, Magic the Gathering, DnD or Pathfinder (only 2e though) and cartoons like The Owl House, She-Ra and Infinity Train. Currently really into punk-rock and indie rock music, but I have been known to also be a soft hoe and listen to very dreamy indie sounds.

If that sounds interesting enough, feel free to interact however you like, just know that I might not be as active on here starting out tbh :-)

[webginz]

[apas-95]

the infinite growth in a finite system line is annoying because like. idk congratulations you've got a condemnation of capitalism that doesn't mention class, your options are now: 1) buy into epic green new deal solarpunk arthur isaac swill, or 2) become an orangepill ecofascist degrowther. You've created a rhetorical universe where capitalism is just the innate and inherent state of humanity - and the only options in such a world are embracing it or committing suicide

[wisteriagoesvroom]

am i losergirl orangepilled enough to sit in a random suburban tokyo park later and watch quali on my phone screen

[the-city-in-mind]

XKCD got orangepilled

[unpluggedfinancial]

How I Force-Fed the Orange Pill and Sent a Friend $50 in Bitcoin

Sometimes, the best way to help a friend is by giving them a push in the right direction—especially when it comes to understanding Bitcoin. Yesterday, I did just that. I crammed the orange pill down a friend's throat (figuratively, of course), made him download Coinbase, and sent him $50 in Bitcoin. Here's how it all went down and why I believe this is the start of something bigger for them.

The Backstory

My friend has always been skeptical of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general. Like many, they've heard about Bitcoin, but the concept seemed too complex, risky, or downright unnecessary. Every time I tried to bring it up, I was met with the same response: "I just don't get it" or "Isn't that just a fad?" But I knew that with a little nudge, they could see the bigger picture.

The Orange Pill Moment

So, I decided to take matters into my own hands. Instead of trying to explain Bitcoin for the hundredth time, I made the decision to give them a taste of the real thing. I told them, "Download Coinbase, and I'll send you $50 in Bitcoin right now." It took a bit of convincing, but eventually, they relented. The key was making it easy for them to take the first step.

Sending the $50 in Bitcoin

Once they had Coinbase set up, I sent over $50 worth of Bitcoin. It wasn’t just about the money—it was about showing them the power of digital assets. That $50 was a tangible representation of the digital revolution happening before our eyes. It was a way to cut through the noise and give them something they could hold (digitally) and watch grow.

Why I Did It

Bitcoin isn't just another investment; it's a fundamental shift in how we think about money, value, and freedom. By giving my friend that $50 in Bitcoin, I wasn’t just sharing an asset—I was sharing a belief in a decentralized future where people have more control over their finances. I wanted them to experience the feeling of owning Bitcoin, even if just a small amount, and to see how it could change their perspective on money.

What Happens Next?

Will this friend dive deep into the Bitcoin rabbit hole? Only time will tell. But now, they have a stake in the game. They'll watch that $50 fluctuate, and with any luck, they'll start asking more questions, doing their own research, and eventually, they'll come to see what I and millions of others see in Bitcoin.

Conclusion

Sometimes, the best way to help someone understand Bitcoin is by showing them rather than telling them. By force-feeding my friend the orange pill and giving them a small amount of Bitcoin, I’ve planted a seed. Whether it grows into a full-fledged understanding of the Bitcoin revolution is up to them—but at least now, they’re on the path.

If you’ve got friends who are on the fence about Bitcoin, consider giving them a little push. After all, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step—or in this case, a single transaction.

Call to Action

Have you orange-pilled a friend? Share your experiences in the comments, or better yet, send them a little Bitcoin and see where it takes them. Let’s keep spreading the word and helping others see the light of financial freedom.

Take Action Towards Financial Independence

If this article has sparked your interest in the transformative potential of Bitcoin, there's so much more to explore! Dive deeper into the world of financial independence and revolutionize your understanding of money by following my blog and subscribing to my YouTube channel.

🌐 Blog: Unplugged Financial Blog Stay updated with insightful articles, detailed analyses, and practical advice on navigating the evolving financial landscape. Learn about the history of money, the flaws in our current financial systems, and how Bitcoin can offer a path to a more secure and independent financial future.

📺 YouTube Channel: Unplugged Financial Subscribe to our YouTube channel for engaging video content that breaks down complex financial topics into easy-to-understand segments. From in-depth discussions on monetary policies to the latest trends in cryptocurrency, our videos will equip you with the knowledge you need to make informed financial decisions.

👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest content. Whether you're a seasoned investor, a curious newcomer, or someone concerned about the future of your financial health, our community is here to support you on your journey to financial independence.

[blockchain-official]

Orangepill.

[moleshow]

i love when i do an admissions tour and a student is clearly Orangepilled. like oh you want to know about biking options? and trains? I Know What You've Been Watching

[irradiate-space]

A coalition against hukou in the USA

The USA doesn't have bureaucracy to exclude general classes of people [1] from moving to desirable neighborhoods.

Instead, communities in the United States generally have:

limits on the density of housing that can be built

limits on the number of occupants that can live in a structure

requirements that all people living in a dwelling unit be related

prohibitions on subletting

a lack of non-car transportation infrastructure

These serve to drive up the costs of housing, which excludes poorer people. Because of a long history of discrimination on racial lines, the poorer classes are more likely to be Black or Latine. The poor are less likely to fit the WEIRD culture of the middling-upper classes. The poor are more likely to have illnesses and disorders that richer people can afford to have treated.

Exclusionary zoning is the USAmerican alternative to hukou.

The Californian experiment in by-right construction of denser housing aims to drive housing costs down. In doing so, it removes the primary mechanism that communities use to keep out undesirable residents.

@eightyonekilograms predicts that this sort of land-use reform will lead to a cross-partisan coalition seeking to prevent internal migration within the USA. I say: There will also be a cross-partisan coalition in favor of migration and housing density:

landlords, property developers, and construction workers

the orangepilled[3], the NUMTOTs[4], the sensible eco-warriors[5]

familial conservatives and identitarian leftists in expensive areas who don't want their progeny to be driven out or impoverished by rising housing costs

socialists, social democrats, and welfare supporters

libertarians and property-rights conservatives

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Notable exceptions include those convicted of a sexual offense, the unhoused, undocumented immigrants, and, in planned communities for the elderly, those under an age floor.

WEIRD: White, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic

orangepilled: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQE_5MFCekg

New Urban Memes For Transit-Oriented Teens

sensible eco-warriors: ones who look at the numbers and don't end up high on a deathist supply of cottagecore, anti-nuclear, anti-density, anti-growth, sustenance-farming defeatism

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drinking my orangepilled juicemaxxer

[owaranainoseraph]

Just had an old man ask me if I was OrangePilled, I didn't know what he meant and he told me its a bitcoin thing....

Bro you are 55 years old please go play shuffleboard or something