If you didn't turn tail and run it sounds they helped lay the groundwork enough to pique your interest.

It often takes time for our insight and confidence to fully unfurl.

I take my hat off that you went straight to the source and didn't beat around the bush like many of us do.

Bitman

bitcoin

Was someone unsuccessful at orange pilling you?

I orange-pilled myself by reading the white paper, antonop's book, and browsing forums.

However, I distinctly remember a conversation with someone who said they were in the "crypto industry" back in early 2020 before I knew anything about Bitcoin.  I don't remember the details of the conversation, but I do remember asking a lot of questions while keeping an open mind (but still coming away from it not looking to study more)
