I will remember this post, @Kevinwong for its thoughtfulness & passion. We live in exciting times, where our world is changing---yes, because of stories that we tell ourselves.
This is why I'm happy-proud to be part of the blockchain revolution (in some small way) as a Steemian and to spread the good word. Also, because I take you seriously, we've invested in EOS and are looking into Tauchain Agoras.
Meantime, I've a question for you, from one reader to another, who values the power of the written word to shape our reality. Tell me, Kevin, have you ever considered writing, as in a book? I think you might have it in you, that's if you don't already have a manuscript somewhere in your attic, gathering dust :)
I'm sure there are other good ones as well. Time's just too limited so I've to settle on the one that's being actively used. Tauchain Agoras is more "idealistic" and fits into my criteria of a perpetual, intelligent decentralised network with communities that can "discuss" the "rules of the game" and programmatically evolve on-the-fly to adapt to changes. But better just check out Ohad's posts (linked at the end of post) :D
Yeah it's gathering digital dust. Just couldn't go more than a couple dozen pages. Didn't know what I wanted to really write in the first place lol. "The Art of Life". Too young, too inexperienced, and still too naive. Saving it for later. Another's a space opera, but found it too uninteresting and forced after a couple dozen pages as well.
Any good ideas?
Yes, of course, we do our research and diversify our portfolio--but your enthusiasm is contagious and for the reasons you outline, above.
Regarding writing, it's humble and wise to know that you are too young, too inexperienced, and still too naive to tackle a life manual (though this has not stopped others).
In my experience, one writes out of an inner imperative, where the story tells itself. Another way to put it is that the subject matter picks you & through your particular temperament is communicated. Meaning what are you, @kevinwong, passionate about and good at? What are you curious about, consumed by, even?
Every creative writer worth our consideration, every writer is a victim given over to an obsession, says Graham Greene.
Perhaps, it's the future of blockchain--with a dash of your natural idealism and impish humor--envision a utopian world that you want to live in (or dystopian, those seem to be popular, too). But, basically, a novel of ideas, where you play, seriously, with what captures your imagination. One of your time travel computer games gone awry, where you bring the blockchain to the past? How would that change it- and the wisdom of the past to the present/future - how would that change how we live? Art of living needn't be a straightforward memoir, it can be disguised as a sci fi novel ;)