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See "Debt, the first 5000 years" by Graeber. Debt exists because of (the threat of) violence. Money exists because of debt (.. is in fact debt). Modern society

by mriet 2y ago

See "Debt, the first 5000 years" by Graeber. Debt exists because of (the threat of) violence. Money exists because of debt (.. is in fact debt). Modern society is based on our monetary system.

exe34 2y ago
it's the book that cemented my hunch.