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12-12-2012, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MatticusMania  Well, either get there first or take it by force. | i suspect there may be more of the latter than we realize when this "no cash" system is implemented....  
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12-12-2012, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by MatticusMania Why would it need to be built... its already been. Theres even a picture of one. | That one's not free, though.
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12-12-2012, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Lonesomedave i suspect there may be more of the latter than we realize when this "no cash" system is implemented.... | More than we realize? Doubtful. I can already see the pilfering and plundering that'll take place when our currency is valueless. Quote:
Originally Posted by bassinplace That one's not free, though. | Not yet 
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12-12-2012, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MatticusMania More than we realize? Doubtful. I can already see the pilfering and plundering that'll take place when our currency is valueless.... |
good point
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12-12-2012, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MatticusMania Not yet | Makes for a great getaway on looting sprees!
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12-12-2012, 03:07 PM
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12-12-2012, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bassinplace Makes for a great getaway on looting sprees! | But not enough room for the 810 cabs 
Better hijack a semi as well!
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12-12-2012, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MatticusMania But not enough room for the 810 cabs
Better hijack a semi as well! | Ah! Capitalism Deluxe!
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12-12-2012, 03:16 PM
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Go against nature
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12-12-2012, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Demonjrx Honest to god, I am truly amazed. This is one of the first times I've ever seen money discussed without an argument breaking out that just turns into name calling. No "You dirty liberals!" or "You're just an ignorant bigot!" Or what about the classic "You're a left/right wing nutjob!"
I'm not sure what to make of this right now.... | Well, to be perfectly honest, I was gonna. But Pacman put me in time-out for doing that very thing a while back. So to suppress the rage and anger, i made a silly joke about being given a Bugatti Veyron when everything becomes free. |
12-12-2012, 03:46 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida, US | | | Finally got around to watching that video, and its argument is just as full of holes as I figured it would be.
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12-12-2012, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Oneirogenic Now that I think about it in survival terms, you're right that it is. If we were born into a world of abundance where we never had to worry about having more to survive would that trait die out? |
It's the nature of all living populations to expand exponentially until they run up against the limits of their environment. Being born into a world of abundance does occasionally happen in nature but this is always an unstable condition. Eventually the increasing population would consume all the abundance and this is followed by intense competition for what remains.
We "civilized" humans are no exception. Part of our modern life means we use money as a useful tool to keep track of our personal resources, but ultimately, we all compete with each other to see who gets what and to pass on our genes to the next generation at the expense of others.
This " us versus them" mentality is deeply ingrained in our nature and it shows clearly when we see how much effort goes into the act of accumulating money and wealth.
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12-12-2012, 05:58 PM
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12-12-2012, 06:09 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rochelle, Illinois | | The fiscal policy that was initiated when the Earth was originally colonized by our space-faring ancestors - the "leaf" as legal tender: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOZWYDXaQLs
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy: Final Episode
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12-12-2012, 07:13 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2006 Location: austin,tx | | | You all are right who say this will never work due to human nature.
One can learn all that is needed about human nature by simply observing children. They don't have money, or an economy, but they do have stuff, that is free (to them).
Being constantly conditioned to play nice, share, be fair, etc. is the only thing that keeps them from turning into complete barbarians. When left to their own devices, they will simply slap the hell out of the next one and take their stuff. If that one gets mad (read "motivated") enough, they will beat the hell out of the first one, take back their own stuff and take all that kids stuff. These people will grow into adults who operate the same way.t
No matter how so-called "advanced" any society thinks it is, the phrase "we are never more than one generation away from barbarism" has always held true, holds true now, and always will.
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12-12-2012, 07:18 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Madison, NJ | | | Even without money there will be trade and barter. Other things will take the place of money in a moneyless world, just like it did before printed and struck money.
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12-13-2012, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by tplyons Even without money there will be trade and barter. Other things will take the place of money in a moneyless world, just like it did before printed and struck money. | alcohol and ammunition |
12-13-2012, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by will33 You all are right who say this will never work due to human nature.
One can learn all that is needed about human nature by simply observing children. They don't have money, or an economy, but they do have stuff, that is free (to them).
Being constantly conditioned to play nice, share, be fair, etc. is the only thing that keeps them from turning into complete barbarians. When left to their own devices, they will simply slap the hell out of the next one and take their stuff. If that one gets mad (read "motivated") enough, they will beat the hell out of the first one, take back their own stuff and take all that kids stuff. These people will grow into adults who operate the same way.t
No matter how so-called "advanced" any society thinks it is, the phrase "we are never more than one generation away from barbarism" has always held true, holds true now, and always will. | I happen to work with young kids(toddlers) and you'd surprised how civilized they act when they can all have the same toy. But any toy that happens to be in short supply is suddenly the most interesting and sought after toy and causes fights. Toddlers definitely understand limited quantity and novelty. I digress though. This thread has really outlived its usefulness. Out of curiosity has anyone actually read the charter and the FAQ that goes with it? I've never actually watched the video, it must suck based on most reactions to it. |
12-13-2012, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DwaynieAD alcohol and ammunition | Women  
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12-13-2012, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Oneirogenic ...Out of curiosity has anyone actually read the charter and the FAQ that goes with it? I've never actually watched the video, it must suck based on most reactions to it. | It goes beyond suck. Its hilarious, really. The narrator's disconnect with reality and child-like naivete. And to think someone had to PAY to to produce the video.
You're the OP and you didnt watch the video?
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