I think MSM didnt get worse but that we are now able to hear so much more from the local scale.

Historically we just haven't been able to effectively communicate and gather info across the globe and had to rely on MSM.

The world is complex and has always been so, but also makes it a lot harder to take your stance on issues.

Whether he is adopting bitcoin to counter USD/IMF grip lock, or purely to gamble on speculation, or use it for tracking citizens, most likely all of these play a part.