May be a bit off-topic but there are very intressting working (have been tested in real-world already) alternative concepts.
E.g. money must not be storable for infinite time without lost. Because as it works right now one of the effects is the the ones that have more also get more. For more details that I am not the one to discuss them here in this context, I can recommend: Geld ohne Zinsen und Inflation. Ein Tauschmittel, das jedem dient. Margrit Kennedy. January 1, 1988. (German) "Money is one of humankind's most ingenious inventions - and also one of its most dangerous. Interest and Inflation Free Money offers a clear, simple explanation of how financial policies shape the global markets - and how interest wrecks cultures, ecosystems, and economic systems. In particular, it reveals the hidden flaws in our money system by identifying and exploring the far-reaching consequences of four basic misconceptions that there is only one type of growth; that we pay interest only if we borrow money; that we are all equally affected by interest and that inflation is an integral part of free market economies.Interest and Inflation Free Money then develops a bold but realistic set of reforms to the money system that would encourage the equitable exchange of goods and services without fueling interest or inflation. Described with remarkable lucidity, these reforms are based on historical and contemporary monetary experiments and institutions, including the Worgl experiment, Great Depression-era currencies, modern-day barter/local currency systems, the highly successful JAK credit unions, and more.Interest and Inflation Free Money is essential reading for everyone concerned with economic impacts on societies, the environment, and even world peace. Without a more equitable money system, little constructive change is possible." ( https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/248448.Geld_Ohne_Zinsen_Und_Inflation_Ein_Tauschmittel_Das_Jedem_Dient ) Note: I don't know wheter this has been translated to other languages, but a good point to start reading might be the experiments around: - the Worgl experiment - Great Depression-era currencies - modern-day barter/local currency systems - the JAK credit unions Considering the book dates back to 1988, it should be very beneficial if the FSFE considers to involve some of the ideas and concepts into the actions taken. Thanks and best regards Am 4. September 2025 09:45:47 MESZ schrieb "P.B." <[email protected]>: >On 02.09.25 16:36, Paul Boddie wrote: >> On 2025-09-02 13:07, P.B. wrote: >>> >>> I wasn't too lazy to web-search, but especially these days I believe it's >>> still better to ask /people who know and care/ to get reliable information. >> >> Sorry if it came across as an accusation of laziness! > >Oh, that read harder than I meant it. No accusation feeling received :) >Just a short comment on "why I didn't search that much before asking". On >purpose :D > > >Well, I find it very true what you write... >*sigh* > >Somehow it may be time to find fundamentally different ways than "money as we >know it" to run the world's show(s). And no, I'm not talking crypto or >anything else linked to the same idea of "lack of plenty = wealth" ;) > >Yes, I cannot provide a short answer to the mentioned (and valid) challenges >of "fund distribution and fairness and meaningfulness thereof" - yet, I still >believe "WE" (the people; the public; whoever that is :P) - shall be able to >distribute "credit" to the ones whom we are grateful for providing us with >proper tech (and other things). > > >We should come up with a credit system that doesn't rely on being scarce and >limited: >The beauty of software is that "sharing makes it more". >Now with "banks" being "any company that offer apps that shove numbers around >on servers and display on your phone" - given enough "believe/trust" by the >people that those numbers may be converted into "real" money? > >And "real money" being nothing more than "paper and metalware in different >colors and sizes" that is believed to be worth something... (which, btw "says >who?") > > >Sure this is far far out from where I started my thread, but what if "money as >we know it" has reached it's end-of-life? > >Looking at "gold price chart from 1720 to 2025", I see a pattern... >https://investinghaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/gold_price_chart_100_years.jpg > >(If that were a graph in my server-monitoring, I'd be /very/ alarmed - and >call for a replacement of whatever is necessary - pretty soon.) > >So I'm not sure if we should continue trying to "follow" it? >Rather use our imagination and come up with something completely different? > >Because FOSS (and other not-well-paid activities and jobs) /have/ tremendous >value - but don't fit the conventional "business models" and >payment-psychology. > >How can humankind give proper CREDIT to the ones doing good and important >things? >Better income for Kindergardeners or Money-Controllers? > >;) > > > >all the best! >P. > >_______________________________________________ >Discussion mailing list -- [email protected] >To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] > >This mailing list is covered by the FSFE's Code of Conduct. 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