>There’s a bizarre religiousity and post hoc rationalizations for some of the weirdest decisions in its design, and mistaking speculative mania and nominal price for success

This is a feature, not a bug. It is very difficult to change the protocol. We have a 100% certain monetary policy.

I agree with you that perception of what btc is and isn't changes with time.

If you have a proposal, you are free to create and propose a BIP, or fork off.

Good luck.