#BrettScott pulls apart the way we always thought about what money is:
https://open.substack.com/pub/brettscott/p/the-archipelago
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The myth of " Independence " in society...
@DarkOptimism The myth of self " Independence "
Really like this post saw:
https://open.substack.com/pub/brettscott/p/the-archipelago
Some excerpts and picture remix of the #myth as I see it to make you think about more real "independence"...: not just #employment / #military style economics as " #job " / economic hitmen.
#1 Economy is not voluntary
" ...the #economy is seen as a big collection of individuals who voluntarily choose to trade stuff. "
#2 Not really connected
"As you walk through city streets past strangers who ignore you, or drift through shops looking at ten different brands of shampoo, there’s a general feeling of detachment."
#Independence doesn't exist. It's not a #selfsufficient island or even voluntary for #emotional / #physical needs which should be the focus (not making #money / manufacturing #manipulation / increasing prices instead of decreasing / #sharing it all / connecting #people more on #emotional level for #healthy #society).
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EMPLOYED:
not really social
or independent
depressed
over-worked..
workaholic-ism
not really #healthy
individual or society
as housing etc prices go up
UNEMPLOYED (just more detached)
( same as above but sometimes happier / less dragged into #unhealthy system(s) )
The myth of " Independence " in society...
@DarkOptimism Is he on Mastodon etc?
I usually tag authors in their website quotes and remixes so they see how their work spreads.
Also helps me to try offer my examples of my own free work as 2nd pair of hands / 2nd creative perspective if they are imaginative enough.
The myth of " Independence " in society...
@freeschool I don't believe so. You can hear me trying to convince him and his listeners to join us here:
https://www.asomo.co/p/asomoco-unplugged-episode-2
The myth of " Independence " in society...
@DarkOptimism Audio is paid only there... if I have that wrong let me know the direct mp3 to link to it just for clarity.
The myth of " Independence " in society...
@freeschool I don't know whether you can download the mp3 (presumably you could rip it if you wanted), but just hit the big play button in the middle of the screen. No need to sign in or anything.
The myth of " Independence " in society...
@DarkOptimism Ok I got it - tried another browser.
I'd say this to Brett but feel free to pass it on....
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My other browser couldn't see the whole sections / complicated parts of your site.
I prefer simple links to audio and video. It's more universally accessible / less mistaken / reminds me simple links and over time / #enshitifcation, the interface stay the same / most consistent.
Honestly the complex is a waste of time / can create frustration.
Cheers, will listen later.
Hope you don't mind + Send link to Brett please...
@DarkOptimism I just replied to the HappyPig pinned post and wanted to say "hope you don't mind" using your post somewhat for a similar audience and place - piggy backing that (pardon the phrase) as something also genuine but in Europe also and welcoming others for free...
I said in that reply:
" Similar in Europe / Near Germany with open invite...
https://bin.dembased.xyz/house-of-earth-2025-visit.jpg "
BRETT MIGHT TO VISIT:
Oh yeah PLEASE pass link to Brett too as he's in Berlin which is a few trains away...
You'd save me trying to find him... as I'm on low-bandwidth / low-tech / poor internet connection (A bit like Mark everything takes longer!)
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Link to pic of this place can be sent to anyone interested in Europe / Near Germany with open invite / anytime visit...!
The myth of " Independence " in society...
@freeschool Yes, Brett's a friend of mine — great piece :)