Proof of thought: How the atomic bomb and Bitcoin changed the world
The atomic bomb and Bitcoin are both technological thresholds that fundamentally reshaped human incentives—one concentrated power through fear and deterrence, while the other distributes power through mathematical scarcity and transparency. Just as nuclear weapons made global war too costly by changing geopolitical incentives, Bitcoin makes financial manipulation increasingly difficult by removing the ability to print money, tax through inflation, and control individuals' access to their wealth.
