Translation of this excellent post by @Nicole Nowak ๐งกโจ๐
Are you one of the 15%?
Thankfully, my interest in Bitcoin and the community always flushes inspiring people into my life - also this week: a very well-read and experienced psychotherapist.
She spoke of a psychological phenomenon that reappears again and again: the ratio of 85 to 15. A famous example of this is the Milgram experiment from the 1960s.
Psychologist Stanley Milgram wanted to know how far people go if they are supposed to obey a person of authority โ even if it means inflicting pain on another person.
The shocking realisation: Around 85% of the participants followed the instructions and supposedly administered stronger and stronger power surges - although they heard that the "experimental person" (in truth an actor) was screaming and begging.
Only 15% refused to continue. They opposed peer pressure and authority.
Many other psychological studies come to similar results: The majority of people follow - often without question. Only a small part resists. 85 to 15.
The psychologist said something that really touched me โ and have been very busy ever since:
"The Bitcoiners belong to the 15% for me."
And I think that could be true.
Bitcoin is a silent protest and a peaceful act of resistance.
Against central money creation and inflation. Against financial repression.
For self-determination. For freedom. For a more just world.
Perhaps we actually belong to the 15% who do not (anymore) participate - but question, always learn, and consciously choose which way they take.
I asked her further if she believes that this ratio โ 85 to 15 โ will ever change. And here, too, she had a fascinating and clear answer:
"I don't think so. Unless humanity makes a spiritual leap.โ
Where would you place yourself?
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