The Plight of the Wage Slave: Surviving on Less than Living Wage
Often compared to chattel slavery, wherein a class of masters directly owns workers as property, wage slavery refers to a system in which an owning class, through its…
Finance and Economy
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Return to Village Living; Why Small Communities are the Survival Strategy of the Future
It is becoming evident to most people that the current economic climate is one of serious decline. If you ask the average citizen, of nearly any country…
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Capitalism is Dead; Long Live Neo-Feudalism
The question of whether capitalism is dead or has evolved into something different is a matter of ongoing debate among economists, scholars, and policymakers. Proponents of the…
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Can We Build a System Outside of the System? Let’s Look and See
In a world where conventional economic structures often fail to address the diverse needs and values of communities, the exploration of alternative currencies and economic models is…
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Should We Ditch Fiat Money? Let’s Explore LETS (Local Exchange Trading Systems)
If you would love to find an alternative to the traditional fiat monetary system, it might be time to take a look at Local Exchange Trading Systems…
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What is money really? Have we lost it?
(The following are excerpts from Atlas Shrugged, © Copyright, 1957, by Ayn Rand. ) “…Have you ever asked what is the root of money? Money is a tool of…
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The Tokenization of Time: A Comprehensive Overview
The economic tokenization of time involves representing and exchanging time as a unit of value within economic systems. This concept has evolved from traditional labor-hour tracking to…
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Finding Strength in Numbers: Why Building a Mutual Aid Group or Network is Essential
In today’s ever-changing world, it’s becoming increasingly evident that the old saying “strength in numbers” holds true. With the rise of economic hardships such as growing underemployment…
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The Death of Globalization and the Rise of a New Socioeconomic Landscape
Globalization, once deemed the desirable endgame of human economic progress, now seems to be on life support. The concept, which promises a global village where goods, services,…
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Live Better On Less; Adopting Minimalism
What Is Minimalism I prefer to view minimalism as a philosophy of maximizing efficiency and effectiveness, a philosophy that has always been consistent with my nature. I…