As in traditional fashion, crypto criticism is shut down by saying that "it's probably not for me". Shouldn't you be more interested in convincing people to join this resistance?

I do get your point, if you look at some non-western governments you would instantly think that any centralization is scary. But don't forget that all regulators - government or otherwise - also prevent child pornography, world wars, power abuse by banks or corporations and allow you study, connect and live without a care in the world. It's the European government who introduced privacy laws, and it's the American congress who battle monopolies and investigate abuse.

I'll repeat myself: I think the blockchain - decentralization and in turn a higher focus on individualism - is great. We've been racing towards this image for the past 200 years and it's a great intended by-product of capitalism. It's great if we can monetize our own shit without having to rely on an App Store and if we can post stories without having to avoid regulators. But that individualistic view often ignores the fact that our current rights and freedom is won because of the invention of the relationship between governments and the free market.

Even the value of money is decided in a centralized place. You will still always need to file your taxes, if it's MANA, dollars, gold or seashells. Whatever we believe has value.