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In considering how societies and individuals might embrace new technologies—such as blockchain or alternative financial systems—Andreas points out a crucial factor: necessity. In regions suffering from economic crises or failing monetary systems—Venezuela, Argentina, Ukraine, or Greece—people are motivated to adopt alternative solutions out of desperation rather than expectation or permission.
He suggests that in these contexts, people won't wait for societal consensus or institutional approval; they'll turn to these technologies because they offer practical solutions in dire circumstances. This "survival drive" accelerates adoption and circumvents traditional hurdles like regulatory resistance or institutional inertia.