Oddbean new post about login | logout Rather be a technologist than a fanatic. The toxic maxi viewpoint I just cannot understand. Shows lack of worldly perspective and stifles innovative thought. Ends up hurting the cause more than it helps. It is funny sometimes, but gets old and offputting rather quickly. Instead of seeing the good or potential in something, the immediate reaction is "shitcoin, discussion over".
Think of it as network effects of a common language of value rather than fanaticism. Technology is not scarce and can be changed when needed, even though it's hard to convince a large group to change the group can if it's needed. The UX of the English language is pretty crap. We could probably design a number of better languages that sound like it's written and it's rules are more consistent, and overall sounds nicer to speak, but that doesn't mean anyone will adopt it.