> a leap of faith. This is absolutely the case. It takes "second" (or more like 100th) order thinking to recognize that you're part of an ecosystem that will b

> a leap of faith. This is absolutely the case. It takes "second" (or more like 100th) order thinking to recognize that you're part of an ecosystem that will be less well if you stop contributing just because you're not being paid. The faith part is that you will continue to have your needs (not necessarily wants) met through reciprocity -- which is a basic human psychological trait, so not the worst gamble.