Maybe we are not.
Maybe we are not that lost.
“Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.”
Henry David Thoreau
Maybe we are not lost – anymore.
AI Created: Artificial Intelligence talking about Usury.
Me: Can usury reign in such a way people would say that they are lost and feal defeated?
ChatGPT (jan23):
Yes, it is possible that a system of usury, or excessive interest on loans, can lead to a situation in which people feel lost and defeated.
A system of usury can create a cycle of debt in which individuals and families are unable to pay off their loans, leading to financial insecurity, poverty and a sense of hopelessness. This can be particularly damaging to vulnerable groups such as low-income families, elderly people, and those living in poverty-stricken areas. As the debt increases, people may feel trapped and unable to improve their financial situation, leading to feelings of defeatism and learned helplessness.
Additionally, usury can lead to a concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a small group of people, creating a sense of economic inequality and injustice, which can contribute to feelings of hopelessness and powerlessness among the general population.
It’s worth noting that usury can also have negative effects on the economy as a whole, creating financial instability, and exacerbating economic inequality. Therefore, it’s important to have regulations in place that prevent the misuse of usury and ensure that the economy is fair and just.
It is important to note that the feeling of being lost and defeated is subjective and can be influenced by multiple factors, including personal circumstances, psychological and emotional states, and social and economic conditions. However, a system of usury can be a significant contributor to such feelings.
Buy the AI a drink (in holofuel)
Extra:
Wikipedia:
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defeatism
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learned_helplessness
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-efficacy
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-serving_bias
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Books:
“Debt: The First 5,000 Years” by David Graeber
“The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism” by Naomi Klein
“The Price of Inequality: How Today’s Divided Society Endangers Our Future” by Joseph Stiglitz
“The End of Alchemy: Money, Banking, and the Future of the Global Economy” by Mervyn King
“The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon” by David Grann
Documentaries:
“The End of the Road: How Money Became Worthless” (2012)
“Inside Job” (2010)
“The Four Horsemen” (2012)
“Capitalism: A Love Story” (2009)
“The Secret of Oz” (2009)
Movies:
“The Big Short” (2015)
“Margin Call” (2011)
“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013)
“The Corporation” (2003)
“The Grapes of Wrath” (1940)
Series:
“Dirty Money” (2018-2020)
“The Ascent of Money” (2008)
“Billions” (2016-2022)
“Mr. Robot” (2015-2019)
“Breaking Bad” (2008-2013)
Songs:
“Money” by Pink Floyd
“Can’t Buy Me Love” by The Beatles
“For the Love of Money” by The O’Jays
“Billionaire” by Travie McCoy ft. Bruno Mars
“Sultans of Swing” by Dire Straits
Artworks:
“Dollar Sign” by Andy Warhol
“Diamonds” by Damien Hirst
“Balloon Dog” by Jeff Koons
“For the Love of God” by Damien Hirst
“Consumer Culture” by Barbara Kruger
Podcasts:
“Planet Money” by NPR
“The Indicator” by NPR
“Freakonomics Radio” by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven D. Levitt
“The Dave Ramsey Show”
“The Minimalists Podcast”
Purpose: to create usury-awareness
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