Oddbean

My old highschool buddy wants to organize a meetup for me to come talk to our mutual friends about Bitcoin. Shes asking if I have any info ad graphics or bullet points she could use to generate interest. Anyone ever made anything like this up before or gave any resources?

Finding their ‘why’ is very important: - Broken Money - charts on US debt, interest payments on that debt. Great charts can be created via: https://fred.stlouisfed.org/ -History repeating itself aspect. -Global South/Global Unbanked- the humanitarian element. -System of Control/History: Exec order 6102 and wtfhappendedin1971, the abstraction layers: gold > treasuries > CBDCs (the dire alternatives in the works). - The basics of its strengths and misconceptions (eg. “I can’t afford a coin”. Who can? And explain fiat money in the smallest amounts, can stack Sats in a DCA fashion, etc). - You can broach on the good for the environment (and it is) if there are folks that truly care about that aspect. To many of our friends: a closed mind opens few doors. They have to be open to learning about it. Unfortunately there is so much noise, Fud, and pump my bags crap swirling. When you do have the talk— it’s important to put a plug in for the freedom data later as well. If you need help you know how to reach me… create the luck!

"to generate interest" ... wrong approach imho - If Joe hasn't asked himself any questions before today, then he won't ask them during your presentation. Try the method of Andreas. https://m.primal.net/JhzA.png and this one: https://m.primal.net/JhzD.png https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1si5ZWLgy0&t=2s

I don't have any ad/marketing graphics on hand for a meetup like that, but if you're trying to build a presentation of some sort, I think these resources are pretty good. Might be able to pull some useful stuff. @Anil has some of the best graphics, so check these out: https://anilsaidso.gumroad.com/ There are also some good graphics, points, and charts in this Fidelity report: https://fwc.widen.net/s/fkvbv7ph9k/fidelity-digital-assets---revisiting-persisting-bitcoin-criticisms If you're looking for quick bullet points refuting various FUD lines, this website is pretty good: https://safehodl.github.io/failure/ Learn Me A Bitcoin also has some nice beginner graphics/diagrams: https://learnmeabitcoin.com/beginners/

I agree with some other comments here that it could help where your friends are coming from? Are they financially literate? Are the concerned about government overreach or censorship? Do they worry about climate change? Do they want to make a quick buck, etc. etc.? Depending on their starting points you could gear the slides,info and discussion in different ways. They worry about climate change? Show them examples about how bitcoin mining can make transitory renewable energy cheaper and accelerate its spread. Are they concerned about social justice? Show them some slides from Alex Gladstein or what Gridless does in Africa. Do they want to learn the monetary aspect of it? Michael Saylor's talks and slides or e.g. https://learn.saylor.org/course/PRDV151 might be most useful.