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@stux what gets me is how skewed the concept of alternative economies has become, especially in the age of crypto.

It feels like barter trade is progressively being muted. And I dont mean the libertarian woo-fantasy.
Used to have five barter fairs within 300 miles every summer. They've all gone.
Farmers markets, the co-ops, tack and trade..

Big daddy corpo has no tears in his eyes over high prices.

But have we truly forgotten the power of good neighbors? i wonder..