Ella Hough believes in the power of Bitcoin for Gen Z and focuses on Bitcoin diffusion and education. She discusses Gen Z's work ethic, Bitcoin's impact on financial literacy, coding ethics into AI, Bitcoin's role in preserving truth, and disrupting financial oppression in Africa with Bitcoin.
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Bitcoin provides Generation Z with the ability to pursue their passions and be financially independent, shaping their own reality.
Financial literacy and understanding the value of Bitcoin are essential to encourage adoption among Gen Z.
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Importance of Bitcoin for Gen Z
Bitcoin is seen as a tool that can help Generation Z find purpose and live life on their own terms. It provides them with the ability to pursue their passions and be financially independent, giving them the freedom to shape their own reality.
Challenges faced by Gen Z
Gen Z often faces societal pressure and financial challenges that hinder their ability to pursue their goals. They are criticized for not conforming to traditional nine-to-five work models and struggle with the rising costs of education and housing. Bitcoin can help alleviate some of these challenges by providing a decentralized, global currency that allows them to take control of their financial future.
Adoption of Bitcoin among Gen Z
While some members of Gen Z have embraced Bitcoin, there is still a significant need for education and awareness. Many young people are exposed to Bitcoin as a monetary asset but are unsure of how to contribute or see it as something that will happen elsewhere. Financial literacy and understanding the value of Bitcoin are essential to encourage adoption among Gen Z.
The Impact of Bitcoin in Daily Life
Bitcoin has a profound impact on daily life, offering a sense of purpose and depth to one's actions. It instills values such as integrity, low time preference, gratitude, empathy, and inclusion. Bitcoin also inspires individuals to commit to challenging tasks, encouraging personal growth and the pursuit of hard work.
Ella believes the 21,000,000 bitcoin are humanity's, and Gen Z's, tools for the 21st century. Pursuing a degree in Cognitive Science at Cornell University, she studies the dynamics of Bitcoin’s diffusion through society. Outside of school, Ella is the Project Lead at Generation Bitcoin, co-founder of the Bitcoin Students Network, and author of the Bitcoin “quick start” blog, Sats Chats. Previously, Ellaworked at IBM, where she managed STEM learning experiences for 75k+ students.
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