Author: SyndicateWakeman

Web 3.0 reveals its power and utility through decentralization and proof of digital ownership of any property. Web 3.0 juxtaposes against the current tech giants such as Facebook, Google, Twitter and YouTube, who both massively monetize private information and can “cancel” voices at any time. In this segment, conference speaker Darren Chiu explains how Web 3.0 platforms are decentralized and confirm digital ownership—with the individual—of virtually any asset. The secret to Web 3.0 is that the platforms are established and held up by the community themselves. They amplify the “trustless” revolution that blockchain is ushering in, where trust is forged precisely because the code allows you to not have a person or entity over it who has to be trusted.

There is a dearth of association among individuals that can be directly linked to our ever-increasing centralized society. In this preview of his Catholic/Crypto Conference presentation, the Acton Institute’s Michael Mathison Miller cites Alexis de Tocqueville to explain man’s natural rite of association. According to Michael, associations more than mere gatherings; they are functional, autonomous, problem-solving, mutual aid societies.   In the face of increasing commercial and governmental centralization, he says we need social decentralization and a multiplicity of private, functional, and autonomous associations that enable people to flourish and work together to solve problems. Michael also says that if used for good, new technologies like blockchain or decentralized ledger technology will bolster communities and eliminate the breakdown of society. “If the state wants to increase individualism [read: isolation] and it’s in cahoots with large tech companies, it limits the social power of subsidiarity.”

Human beings have an unimaginable destiny. In this short segment, Dr. Kelly Anderson explains how we are destined to be “god-like,” sharing in God’s very divine nature and ruling over the cosmos with him in eternity. This is not some New Age concept but historic Christian teaching.

And it is utterly amazing when we think about it! Just as God is bringing about a divine restoration from our broken relationship with him, Sunday sabbath rest is intended to be restorative. In this preview to her conference talk, “Sabbath Rest as a Key to Human Flourishing,” Dr. Anderson explains that God calls us to a weekly sabbath—a break from life’s toils to free us from self-imposed slavery. This call to sabbath requires trust in God and his grace, which he gives freely.

The founders of the Catholic crypto initiative, Crescite, Karl and Eddie explain that technology’s purpose is to help us solve problems and that these new technologies offer unique accountability and transparency, two blessings for the Church and humanity. They explain that a decentralized internet “puts control back in the hands of the individual” and offers greater ability for peer-to-peer interactions and a Cura personalis (care for the entire person). Perhaps most important is their assurance to be not afraid, “[We should] immerse ourselves in this new technology and help shape it.” Karl and Eddie will lead a few talks and conversations at the Catholic/Crypto Conference 2022.