During a virtual event organized by the reState Foundation, Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum.
Engaged in a conversation about the impact of the latest technologies on human interaction with Sadhguru, the Indian mystic who founded the Isha charity foundation.
The duo also discussed blockchain technology, and Buterin explained to Sadhguru how it simplifies digital interactions and has the potential to alter human consciousness.
He emphasized that blockchain’s essence is in the coordination and interaction of people with each other, bringing together diverse groups of people and building trust between them, which facilitates collaboration over long distances on a range of projects.
However, Sadhguru believes that there is currently a significant gap between the speed of technological advancements and the evolution of human consciousness.
According to him, this is primarily due to people’s need to identify themselves by belonging to a particular group.
He urged everyone to remember that people are the highest form of technology, and technology is an extension of our consciousness.
As consciousness levels rise, technology automatically catches up with it.
Buterin reassured Sadhguru that the latest technological developments, particularly blockchain technology, serve as a social tool that facilitates communication.
While blockchain may not solve all user problems, it enables transparent interaction, allowing for disagreements to be resolved and providing opportunities for learning.
The co-founder of Ethereum firmly believes that blockchain and cryptocurrencies should benefit human society and regularly supports various charitable organizations through donations in cryptoassets.
In February, he donated 149 ETH to assist individuals impacted by the earthquakes in Turkey.