I think long-term, Bitcoin is a currency of the Internet. So, even if humans don't use it, routers will use it. Web browsers will use it. Web servers will use it.
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Having a million-dollar net worth doesn't make you a genius, and having less than a million-dollar net worth doesn't make you a fool.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Wealth does not determine intelligence or value; it is not a measure of a person's worth.
This quote emphasizes that a person's financial status is not an accurate reflection of their intelligence or capabilities. It suggests that both wealth and poverty come with their own complexities, and one should not judge someone's wisdom or worth based solely on their net worth. True genius and foolishness lie beyond material measures, demonstrating that intelligence is independent of financial success.
Themes
WealthIntelligenceWorthJudgmentValue
In practice
Example use cases
In a seminar about financial literacy, one might say this quote to illustrate the misconception that wealth equates to intelligence.
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