An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 13 – Society 1 (Money) – Part 5: Why not make everything free?

The penny’s gone, but what about the rest of the system? The idea of a moneyless, resource-based economy suggests that abundance is not only possible – it’s achievable. What if instead of currency, we focused on meeting human needs directly? This reflection challenges the limitations of scarcity, hoarding, and the age-old question of motivation. Can we design a system where resources, not profits, shape society? And what if the rich and powerful didn’t have to approve? Let’s explore a world without money.

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 13 – Society 1 (Money) – Part 3: What’s worse than slavery?

Leviticus warned us that unchecked debt can enslave generations. The modern money system mirrors this warning, built on the impossibility of paying off debt with interest. It’s a system designed for scarcity and collapse, where wage slavery replaces traditional slavery. We work, but never quite catch up, because the rules are written by those who benefit from it. This isn’t the only way things have to work – it’s just the way those in power want it to work.

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