[laserlight]

> But when the entire industry, experts and non-experts included, are fascinated and obsessed with the same thing, it is more likely to be something real.

This is a perfect description of cryptocoins and similar technologies. I've witnessed literally illiterate people buying coins and selling the idea to others.

[galaxytachyon]

I know. I mentioned that crypto is a disappointment technologically. But it doesn't change the fact that it still brought massive profits and significantly impacted society. For worse but still... The point is with this much momentum behind a single tech, it will surge forward regardless of whether it has true merits that can live up to its hype or not.