I think this is an interesting concept. http://launch.cryptosigma.com Be Your Own Bank Send, Spend, Receive Bitcoin using our smart phone wallet app + Visa Debit Card. Buy and Sell in and out of your preferred currency for as little as just 0.1% Whenever, wherever - Bitcoin is the democratisation of money. Money the way it Should be CryptoSigma is the first Platform to offer a Bitcoin wallet that gives you the choice to Auto Exchange any received bitcoin into the currency of your choice. What does this Mean? Bitcoin is still young, so the price is still volatile. By using Cryptosigma's Auto-Exchange function you can choose to keep your money in local currency instead of Bitcoin. When you receive Bitcoins they will automatically be converted into your chosen currency; meaning you never have to worry about price volatility.
Making it this accessible will significantly help 'the cause'. I've always been interested in BTC but really can't be bothered learning how to use it etc, bit too much effort. The autoexchange part is a great idea but .1% fee every time will add up to quite a lot over the months and years. Probably still cheaper than the banks either way.
I'm the same as you House. I don't own any bitcoins, but lately I've been taking more of an interest. I will be happy with anything that breaks the system we have now, with Reserve banks, the banking system in general and its inherent corruption and monopoly over money and the economy. It's still to volatile a currency for me. I thought PM's were a roller coaster ride, but Bitcoin makes it look like a gentle paddle on a calm lake.