> I think it's not scarcity itself, but constantly living under existential fear that causes so many problems. Correct: it's not money per-se, it's about despe

> I think it's not scarcity itself, but constantly living under existential fear that causes so many problems. Correct: it's not money per-se, it's about desperately needing money in a society where money are crucial for survival. Often economists make the mistake of equating poverty == no money. Instead, not all economies are money-driven.