questioning money

An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 13 – Society 1 (Money) – Part 2: Where does money come from?

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Most of us believe money comes from a mint, a vault, something tangible we can touch. But that’s a comforting myth. In truth, about 98% of the money we use doesn’t physically exist—it’s just numbers in a system. So what really gives money its value? It’s all about belief, agreement, and trust. And when we look closer at how money is created, we have to ask: who truly benefits from this system?

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 13 – Society 1 (Money) – Part 1: Introduction: What would you do if money weren’t an issue?

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What would you do if money weren’t a consideration? Would your choices change? It’s a simple question, but the answer could unravel everything you think you know about your daily life. We’re often ruled by money without even realizing it—our choices, our ambitions, our sense of worth all shaped by a system we rarely question. This week, we’ll peel back the layers and explore what truly drives us, before the need for money even enters the equation.

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