Yes I agree. You are right, they become hostile and close their minds. (me dropping a seed to my friends) just posted the value of bitcoin on Facebook. It turned a few heads.
I mean people don't even bother to research. Im just trying to share my experience. :)
Research requires effort, and thought. Things that are being discouraged now.
But more and more are being woken up. You pique someones curiosity enough and to satisfy that itch they will have to do something.