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1426 sats \ 16 comments \ @k00b 6 Mar bitcoin

DEI is a politicized thing now. This is the kind of DEI all bitcoiners can get behind.

Let me uncover the truth: Bitcoin doesn’t discriminate who you are. It opens the door for anyone to join, no matter their gender, skin color, country, or nationality. Diversity is Bitcoin’s strength, unlike fiat currencies that only work in their own little kingdoms or giant virtual prison. Even with all the progress in our world and the internet spreading everywhere, old-fashioned ID systems are still behind. Around 850 million people globally don’t have proper IDs to even open a bank account. In Pakistan, for example, about 45% of people have smartphones and internet, but only 18% have bank accounts. In Africa, 43% can get online, but 57% are unbanked. Bitcoin is a game-changer for this forgotten majority, bringing equality and inclusion to the 21st-century economy. By joining the Bitcoin network, they get a fair chance to shoot like people in countries with powerful reserve currencies. This decentralized technology lets them skip outdated gatekeepers system and corrupt officials who usually take a cut of their labor, energy and time.

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190 sats \ 2 replies \ @kepford 6 Mar

DEI has always been political @k00b. Its just that conservative politicians before Trump had zero backbone. They were terrified of being called racists. Trump just doesn't care so he exposed that you can just ignore those cries of racism. The DEI people pushed to far during Covid and Trump and others saw an opportunity.

I will make the case that bitcoin is not DEI tech.

Let me uncover the truth: Bitcoin doesn’t discriminate who you are.

He's right about that. It doesn't. But DEI does. That's the issue. Diversity isn't good or bad. Its neutral. I think we can all see times when diversity is a strength but also in other situations it is a weakness. DEI people don't like the words of MLK about being color blind. They don't like the hands off approach, merit based world many of us would love to see. They reject it. Action must be taken. Discrimination must be done to make the numbers line up. I've been on the calls where this is talked about. They know they are pushing the lines of legality. For them this is a moral cause.

By contrast Bitcoin isn't moral. Its amoral. Just as gold is amoral. Yeah, we like to moralize around it but it doesn't care one way or another. There will not be equity under a bitcoin standard. Bitcoin will not level the playing field. It will remove many of the centralizing forces that lead to oppression but it doesn't remove hierarchies.

Those that are better looking, more intelligent, and more skilled in marketable trades will still be better off than those that do not have those abilities and traits. DEI is an attempt to make things "fair". Fair meaning what the person saying fair wants.

Bitcoin isn't DEI Tech. Its far better. Its a censorship resistant and permission-less money that doesn't care who is using it.

142 sats \ 1 reply \ @kepford 6 Mar

I would argue the whole DEI movement has set western civilization back as far as division and hatred. It has caused divisions that didn't exist before. Its terrible.

The main issue is that it tries to use centralized force to "right" a wrong. This backfires. You turn allies into enemies. You become what you are claiming to oppose. In short, its Marxist poison designed to divide people.

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @sox 7 Mar

People forgot that large companies ruined DEI and the concept that stands behind it which is human empathy.

Microsoft's DEI is not the DEI that we as human naturally stand for. Politicians weaponized the discrimination that came from these large companies in an attempt to void us of empathy and logical thinking. Making this issue 'political' instead of human.

If I were to run a company, I wouldn't hire someone less capable than another candidate on the basis of 'compliance' to DEI. But who would? Large companies. For money. And hypocrisy.

And the result is hate among us, making us weak, exploitable. We really aren't immune to propaganda.

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @SimpleStacker 6 Mar

"Bitcoin is DEI technology" is certainly a good conversation starter with liberal friends.

27 sats \ 0 replies \ @nout 7 Mar

The "E" is the politicized (and sinister) part.

51 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 6 Mar

Maybe this will keep Trump's administration from buying it.

15 sats \ 0 replies \ @zapsammy 6 Mar

meme them till they cry ... not from despair of continuing to sin, but from joy of getting forgiveness. the good intentions, when they cost honest work to implement, can and will work out thru Bitcoin.

inclusivity? - anyone is welcome
diversity? - the entire world is using it
affordability? - yeah, 1 sat = 1 sat
kindness & forgiveness? - of course, unless the user starts shitcoining
pristine nature? - obviously there is no such thing as a dirty coin or dirty energy, it's all mind control
improves lives? - goes up forever, Laura!

one day most of those people who oppose bitcoin and push the benevolent ideas in their own indoctrinated ways will see the truth and cry, while the few actual primary psychopaths will go back into the deep dirt where they belong.

KINGDOM, a short animated film

30 sats \ 0 replies \ @kepford 6 Mar

This is the kind of DEI all bitcoiners can get behind.

I like the HRF. I like what Gladstien says. Its dictator proof money.

46 sats \ 3 replies \ @kepford 6 Mar

This post has me thinking (obviously). One of the real issues we face with division is talking past one another. I would bet most people that LIKE DEI would disagree with my framing of what it is. I would say they are just ignorant. I think many people view DEI as just trying to be fair. They don't see it as discrimination. They literally take it as presented. Its not a political thing but rather a human trait in many to just take things at face value. To avoid critical examination.

So when many people that take DEI at face value an article like this makes sense to them. When they hear Trump fighting DEI they think its racism, to be fair it could be that this is true for him but I can tell you it is not for many that support him. The idea that a nation that elected a black man twice is still as racist as the left would like you to believe is frankly absurd. But this framing works when you have DEI being attacked and those that support it don't really understand why.

The whole thing is so absurd. The right sucks at destroying ideas using logic and reason. That's not what is happening now btw. Its just brute force and it won't work long term.

223 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined 6 Mar

I think the Progressive Bitcoiner is specifically making an appeal to that group that doesn't see DEI the way you (or I) do. They think bitcoin can appeal to those people, based on their other values.

We just aren't the target audience for this appeal.

38 sats \ 0 replies \ @kepford 6 Mar

The DEI people just SUCK so much. I'm with them on some things but the way they try to do it... its terrible. I remember realizing that it was about how they feel one day while I listened to a colleague give a talk about DEI. Its mostly preaching to the choir.

30 sats \ 0 replies \ @kepford 6 Mar

For sure. My mental condition is just acting up sir. Carry on :)

66 sats \ 1 reply \ @nerd2ninja 6 Mar

I disagree actually with the idea that Bitcoin is DEI. Bitcoin doesn't discriminate, Bitcoin treats everyone equally, and that is why it is NOT DEI.

Because DEI doesn't mean "don't discriminate". It actually means to discriminate in such a way that corrects for majority discrimination against minorities.

Whereas DEI stands for:

Diversity Equity Inclusion

Consider this common meme (which in this example has been expanded upon) which demonstrates the difference between equity and equality.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @kepford 7 Mar

This image really helps people see the difference in meanings.

But who pays for the boxes? Under a free market this dude can afford to buy a seat in the stadium. Someone should make a version that has capitalism. Guy and his kids sitting in this stadium with hot dogs and drinks having a good time.

The reality is without liberty you run out of other peoples money. The pie goes with capitalism and things become accessible to future generations that were once only luxeries. It's beautiful. The problem is we don't have that in its pure form. We get shots of socialism that stunt the growth of society by stealing from Peter to pay Paul.

58 sats \ 0 replies \ @itsMoro 6 Mar

non political DEI = equality of opportunity. few disagree with this guiding principal for a society.

it gets political ( and insanely stupid) when it turns into equality of outcomes.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @jamalderrick 6 Mar

I'd liked to provide a list of institutions for all to donate to since we are on the topic:

A Better Chance: Founded in 1963, A Better Chance is a nonprofit organization that aims to increase educational opportunities for young people of color by placing them in high-achieving schools across the United States.
The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management: Established in 1966, this nonprofit organization strives to enhance diversity in business education and leadership by assisting underrepresented minorities in gaining admission to MBA programs at member schools.
Inroads: This nonprofit organization is dedicated to developing and placing talented minority youth in business and industry, preparing them for corporate and community leadership.
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO): SEO is a nonprofit organization that provides educational and career programs to young people from underserved communities, aiming to close the opportunity gap.
The Posse Foundation: Founded in 1989, The Posse Foundation is a nonprofit organization that identifies, recruits, and trains individuals with extraordinary leadership potential, providing them with full-tuition scholarships and support through college.