In physics, energy is the ability to do work. Wealth is the ability to do what you want to do. I think wealth as money or futures contracts should be qualifie

In physics, energy is the ability to do work. Wealth is the ability to do what you want to do. I think wealth as money or futures contracts should be qualified as "potential wealth" (as in potential energy). I don't go by definitions that rely on money or definitions that rely on the net worth of individuals. The power of money is not absolute. Net Worth is a false measure in our nonlinear world. "What people want" is only wealth to you if those people have what you want.