Wired came out with possibly the best writeup I’ve seen on Bitcoin. It was a piece done by hacker Dan Kaminsky called “Bitcoin Is Not as Secure, Unregulated, or Lucrative as You Might Think.” It outlines why we need bitcoin, it’s current stance in the marketplace, and value. It’s also written in a way that anyone can understand it, making it a very solid resource for learning about bitcoin and it’s place in the world today.