Biggest deception for bitcoiners or goldbugs is the realisation that even if their dream of another money-system does happen, it will not make them happier or feel relieved What will happen instead is that they will simply move on to the next thing to struggle with since it is struggle that defines their identity their entire lives Same as climate-change protestors moved on to Gaza and are now moving on to something else again Imagine Peter Schiff not promoting gold nor crusading against bitcoin, he would probably sit somewhere in a corner crying since has nothing left to do.... And that is the point Over-identifying with one cause will not relief suffering, it will actually make it worse. Ok to be passionate about something, but careful making it an excessive part of your sense of self