Yes, anxiety issues seem to be rife in the community, something I've noticed with my own interactions with the Bitcoin crew(s) in San Francisco. It really translates, in a rather worrisome and concerning way, in this article.
I also think the cooperative style, almost frat-like environments that these guys are residing are a little bizarre. But, I live alone, and I could live without having n00bs breathing down my neck asking how I can make them moola after they crashed on my couch after a party.
I also think the "higher mission" that many of these guys feel, that exists in the crypto-movement, is fascinating and didn't really sound quite right out of context in the NYT article versus within the internal safety the community (or the crypto-coop). I wonder what they think of the piece. The subjects, that is. They are represented like nouveau riche lab animals.
But, history repeats itself - this anxiety has been documented in many beginning moments financial moments, whether gold or fiat, tulips or seashells. Fear of loss or fear of grand success can be quite a strange and surreal experience.
Yes, anxiety issues seem to be rife in the community, something I've noticed with my own interactions with the Bitcoin crew(s) in San Francisco. It really translates, in a rather worrisome and concerning way, in this article.
I also think the cooperative style, almost frat-like environments that these guys are residing are a little bizarre. But, I live alone, and I could live without having n00bs breathing down my neck asking how I can make them moola after they crashed on my couch after a party.
I also think the "higher mission" that many of these guys feel, that exists in the crypto-movement, is fascinating and didn't really sound quite right out of context in the NYT article versus within the internal safety the community (or the crypto-coop). I wonder what they think of the piece. The subjects, that is. They are represented like nouveau riche lab animals.
But, history repeats itself - this anxiety has been documented in many beginning moments financial moments, whether gold or fiat, tulips or seashells. Fear of loss or fear of grand success can be quite a strange and surreal experience.
I'd take therapy over a lambo at this point ;-)