Thinking about Systems

Both bitcoin and Paris follow Gall's Law. They evolved from simple systems. These systems, in their now-complex form, may make no sense and look like a complete mess from the top down. In the same way that it's difficult to explain what's so compelling about cities like Paris, London or Hong Kong, it's difficult to explain what's so compelling about bitcoin to someone who has never used it. In both cases, you have to experience it from a bottom-up perspective to understand. These characteristics are essential properties of any long-lasting complex system, be it a city, a crypto network, or a rainforest.