Yet these imaginary points are a source of influential power. That can lead to money, but doesn't have to. Wielding power is its own ability. Look no further

Yet these imaginary points are a source of influential power. That can lead to money, but doesn't have to. Wielding power is its own ability. Look no further than HN. Power is granted by how many "imaginary points" you have. Downvote, flag, vouch, and I'm sure more - there's power wrapped up in imaginary points. And I'm sure someone would also argue that money is also imaginary points, that everyone accepts as 'monetary power's. Of course, this is orthogonal to 'karma', 'likes', or other names of the same thing.