Thanks for sharing your experiences and observations, Sam! Interesting stuff and good to hear your thoughts on it. I agree with you as usual.
Glad you had fun! That's a cute last photo : )
I agree with you about crypto, which is why I'm so sad and frustrated I can't figure it out. I've been helping others get involved since 2011 (6 years before most of the world first heard of it) but myself can't do it. So much of crypto now requires smart devices and/or bank accounts, something I've decided to never touch. I've been trying for years to use crypto without those things, in a private and decentralized way, as crypto was always supposed to be. But I haven't found a good way to make it happen. For example, I recently decided to get myself some Ivermectin. It's all over the place, cheap, being produced by the ton, etc. And you can buy heroin on the internet. So I figured Ivermectin, which isn't illegal, should be no problem. And I've got crypto as well as fiat payment options. But still, can't find anyone to accept crypto for Ivermectin. Shouldn't be so hard, but here I am, with money in hand, and no pills that could potentially save my life.
Anyway just wanted to say your first paragraph was perfect. Great summary. Thank you for posting.