Lau @Lau - 2y
The book When Money Dies by Adam Fergusson recollects similar kind of protests happened in Germany in the 1920's, similar to what is happening in France now. Similar in nature because the people seem to simply be angry for no clear justifiable reason. In Germany it was the shift from 8 to 9 hour work day and in France it is the shift from 62 to 64 retirement age. The point is, the people are not waking up, but they are very angry. This emotion can be used. We saw what the Nazi's did to use this emotion and what it led to.
0b39c - 2y
Reading it now, it’s slow going as I get distracted by nostr.
b674d - 2y
A great book for more context is called the Politics of Cultural Despair.
b9003 - 2y
And this is why I don't cheer for a rapid collapse of fiat currency!
d119e - 2y
I’ve been putting that book off for years. Don’t ask me why….
I listened to it on audible, it's 9hrs.
How was it??
It offers perspective on our current situation. I recommend reading it.
547fc - 2y
"the people are not waking up, but they are very angry" Shudder
#bitcoinbookclub Up for a challenge? I have until april 9th to finish or it goes back to the library. I’m wondering if I should just do a kindle so I’m not tempted to switch to Nostr and it’s a bigger screen to read from.
I'm spoiled, I get to listen to audiobooks all day five days per week. Go for it, just plow through it. It isn't a page turner, but it is short and in between the numbers it has a relevant wisdom.
zaDanch @zach - 2y
A great and frightening book. Here is an excerpt that really drove it home for me: In war boots; in flight, a place in the boat or a seat on the lorry may be the most vital thing in the world. More desirable than untold millions. In hyperinflation a kilo of potatoes was worth, to some, more than the family silver. A side of pork more than the grand piano. A prostitute in the family was better than an infant corpse. Theft was preferable to starvation. Warmth was finer than honor. Clothing more essential than democracy. Food more needed than freedom. (Adam Ferguson, When Money Dies)
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f1bd7 - 2y
Ooo title alone sounds interesting
