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why is gold valuable? and do you think it would be possible to do away with the money system?
I feel like gold has no real value. I know that nothing technically has value, but why did the whole world choose to give gold so much value? Its really used for nothing. When is the last time you have ever heard someone say they needed gold? never, cause it is useless. Do you think, back in the day, people first started giving it value because it was shining? I know that sounds dumb, but i think its a possibility.
Also, do you think we could do away with the money system? like go back to trading or something like that? I know that it is theoretically possible, but i guess im asking how probable you think it is. I really dislike money (and gold i guess). I wish i could live my life without money, in my experiences money has done more bad than good. But no matter how much i dislike money, i am forced to give it value. I find it kind of upsetting, i don't want to give value to money, i really don't. But because just about every person on this earth continues to see money as value, i also have too. I feel changing a system like this will never happen, but do you think it could? and do you think it should?
peter lindsay 30+
gale kooser 20+
Ask around & it will surprise you I bet.
Ex.: I am a wildlife artist & someone wants a painting of their dog or cat but can't afford it. I don't own a car but still have my driver's license. Outcome: They get their painting & I get use/or they drive their car for how ever amount of time & or distance is agreed upon. Simple as that!
Ex.: You need a hair cut but can't afford it. You have a friend who is good at cutting hair. Your friend needs something that you can supply. Outcome you get a hair cut & he/or she gets the item. I know, I know, I just explained the barter system, but that example is going on around you on a daily basis in this country. I bet if you talked to a few of your friends (young & older) you would get an ear full.
Feyisayo Anjorin 50+
Henk Mulder 10+
What would you do if you had a million? Give yourself an honest answer and then, go an do it. Money is often a great excuse for non-action but the truth is that whatever you dream of, you can start it this minute.
Be happy and act.
Lejan . 30+
The nature of 'value' as we know it, is nothing but a silent agreement in between people, based on 'obsession of possession' and the essential necessity of SCARCITY. That's it, nothing else.
If this definition of value is 'real' to you, is your decision only. The consequence was, and best proof if you did not share this 'value', you could sink a gold ingot into the ocean which were given to you in return for a favour.
But please don't ask me what favour that was and who gave it to you... just imagine! :o)
I think our given monetary system could and should be changed, but this would require its complete collapse first, as to many people do not realize its enslaving character.
An interesting concept, mind game, or however you wish to call it, I found on the internet:
http://www.tromsite.com/
Not all what is shown is desirable in my view, yet I found some inspiring thoughts to work on.
Krisztián Pintér 200+
nobody sees money as a real value. everyone understands that money has value because you can buy things with it, and things have value. any sane person when thinks about 10 bucks thinks about hamburgers and movie tickets.
system change can't fix that. you either want a movie ticket or not. money is involved or not in the process makes no fundamental difference. probably you dream about a system in which you can just walk into a cinema, and watch a movie for free. won't happen, friend. many many people are working on those movies, and they want to eat just as you do. reciprocity.
Fritzie Reisner 100+
The question of whether the world could do away with money is asked here all the time, so you can get quick feedback right away on your question by using the search box!
gale kooser 20+
Being a "soft" metal, gold is easy to work/mold etc., somewhat rare, & yes-shiny. Being shiny was a big draw for earlier humans. Ever hear- "Worth its weight in gold?" That's one reason we have a Federal reserve.
As for dropping a monetary system? We are sort of headed that way now with all the plastic/online stuff - deposits/pay bills etc.
As for what I think: Could or should? With the way the global situation is- we just might be going back to the barter system sooner rather then later.
I am sure others can add much more to this then I.
david young
Also, the whole "plastic/online stuff" isn't really getting away from a monetary system, in my eyes. I see all that as just making it more complex. The numbers that back up the plastic cards, and that are seen online, just represent the amount of money you have, which the money is backed with gold. No gold, no imaginary numbers... You know what i mean?
Fritzie Reisner 100+