Orange Pilling Your Kids with Samantha de Waal - WBD698

Samantha De Waal is a 12-year-old lifetime Bitcoiner. In
this interview, we discuss her experiences as a Bitcoiner,
including her challenges in being taken seriously as a
young advocate. We also talk about the importance of
considering children's needs and perspectives in the
Bitcoin community and more generally in society.


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According to the United Nations, in 2023, there are
approximately 2.4 billion people aged 0-18 years worldwide.
This represents around 30% of the total global population.
As they represent a substantial proportion of humanity, it
is imperative to consider their perspectives. And yet,
children and young adults find it hard to be heard in any
of the debates on the major issues the world currently
faces; these issues we are expecting them to handle in the
near future.


Too often we all belittle the views of those under 18.
Anyone who has forthright opinions is deemed to be
parroting a mentor's opinions rather than their own. Whilst
it is true that life experience counts for a lot in terms
of developing wisdom, those younger than ourselves have
significantly important views and ideas born of experiences
unique to those older than themselves.


Generation Z, or Zoomers, are digital natives. Being born
into a society rooted in the advances of the internet means
that they are incredibly more comfortable with the digital
revolution than previous generations. Such confidence only
improves over time: the current generation, Generation
Alpha, will exceed the abilities of Zoomers. And each
generation is less encumbered with the traditions of the
past and more open to change.


It is from such young people that the solutions to the
coming crises will emerge, including the impending economic
crisis. It is therefore imperative that they are included
in the important conversations that are taking place, and
that they are given time to express themselves. For the
Bitcoin community, this means giving space for discussion
in podcasts, conferences and articles. It also means
accounting for their specific needs to help them embrace
Bitcoin.


Show notes:
https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/orange-pilling-your-kids



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