Need to Explain Complex Tech? Analogies to the Rescue!
Do you struggle to explain intricate tech concepts? Don't worry, you're not alone.
Don't stress! Lots of folks have a tough time breaking down tricky tech ideas.
In our podcast episode Don't Throw Out the Blockchain Baby With the Crypto Bathwater (Applied Blockchain), I asked Adi Ben Ari, CEO of Applied Blockchain, if he could give me an analogy of what a “smart contract” on the blockchain is.
Adi, whose company makes applications on the Ethereum blockchain, came up with two simple and brilliant analogies that are instantly understandable:
First, the blockchain is an evolution in computer science — we’ve moved from paper ledgers, then spreadsheets, and then databases, to a new way of storing ownership of our digital stuff. That's the blockchain. Then on top of that, we can run these smart applications, like iPhone apps.
Second, Adi imagines a house transaction on the blockchain. Take a listen, this analogy really simplifies how it works, and Adi humanizes it by making it relatable.
Analogies can be your greatest asset in explaining complex tech concepts.
Listen to the full episode "Don't Throw Out the Blockchain Baby With the Crypto Bathwater" wherever you get your podcasts.