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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