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I personally prefer a money that isn't explicitly designed to encourage hyper consumption and short term thinking.

Better for the planet.

But what do I know? I'm just a dumb ape.



I'm genuinely not sure whether this statement is pro-crypto or anti-crypto... I assume it's anti- based on the reference to it being better for the planet?

Or is the "designed for hyper consumption" a reference to inflation in fiat currencies? Sorry, perhaps I've confused myself.


Pro bitcoin. Don't confuse crypto with bitcoin.

Our inflationary currencies that are in vogue in the modern era are explicitly designed to psychologically encourage people to go out and consume more than they actually need to, because their money is terrible at preserving it's value long term.

Inflationary currencies might be great at keeping the economy red hot, but I'm of the opinion that they're terrible for the long term sustainability of our planet.


Money isn't designed to do that.

Money is just an exchange token.

It has no control over what it is used for.




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