They say that AI, quantum computing, and fusion reactors will change the course of human history. Tons of government funding has gone into those areas of research, but most of what they've delivered are toys (e.g. ChatGPT, fusors) or have very narrow use-cases (e.g. DART, D-Wave).

By comparison, Bitcoin was created without government funding and it has already changed the course of human history. If things go well, Bitcoin will improve the human condition for centuries to come. ChatGPT will be forgotten in a year or so.