Usury

They are called ‘profits’.

Urgent.

“A lot of people go in debt just to keep up with those who already are.”

The Family International

Within this system you are supposed to be embarrassed if you can’t, ashamed if you don’t want, and crazy if you see through it.

Openai (jan23), thought I was talking about:

“We are talking about the educational system. Within this system, students are expected to conform to certain standards and expectations, and are often made to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or crazy if they cannot meet these standards or if they question the system itself.”

AI Created: Artificial Intelligence talking about Usury.

Me: How do you see this related to usury: “‘Profits’ are prioritized. Ticking time, knocking debt.”?

ChatGPT (jan23):

The quote you provided suggests that in a society where usury is prevalent, the focus is primarily on making profits and generating returns on investments, rather than on the well-being of the individuals who are affected by those profits. The ticking time and knocking debt are a metaphor for the pressure and stress that individuals may feel as a result of having to pay off high-interest loans.

Usury can create a situation where the primary focus is on making profits for the lenders, rather than on the needs and well-being of the borrowers. High-interest loans can create a debt burden for individuals, making it difficult for them to repay the loan, and potentially leading to financial instability. In this context, the ticking time and knocking debt represent the pressure and stress that individuals may feel as a result of having to pay off high-interest loans.

Additionally, when the focus is on profits, it can lead to a situation where borrowers are seen as nothing more than a means to generate returns on investment, rather than as individuals with needs and rights. This can contribute to a sense of injustice and alienation, and can undermine the overall well-being of society.

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Extra:

1. Cost Reduction
2. Pricing Strategies
3. Resource Management
4. Market Analysis
5. Risk Management
6. Financial Planning
7. Return on Investment
8. Profit Margins
9. Cost Benefit Analysis
10. Efficiency Improvements

Wikipedia:

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Profit_(economics)
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debt_collection
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_limit

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Books:

1. “Debt: The First 5,000 Years” by David Graeber (2011)
2. “Usury and the End of the Middle Ages” by Richard Kaeuper (2004)
3. “The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism” by Naomi Klein (2007)

Documentaries:

1. “The End of Capitalism as We Know It” (2006)
2. “Inside Job” (2010)
3. “The True Cost” (2015)

Movies:

1. “The Big Short” (2015)
2. “99 Homes” (2014)
3. “Margin Call” (2011)

Series:

1. “Dirty Money” (2018-)
2. “The Ascent of Money” (2008)
3. “Rotten” (2018-)

Songs:

1. “Money” by Pink Floyd
2. “Kill My Landlord” by The Coup
3. “Money Changes Everything” by Cyndi Lauper

Artworks:

1. “The Money Series” by Andy Warhol
2. “The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living” by Damien Hirst
3. “Bank” by Joseph Beuys

Podcasts:

1. “The Indicator from Planet Money” (NPR)
2. “The Weeds” (Vox)
3. “Slate Money” (Slate)

Purpose: to create an app and/or interactive book

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— Atotsm (@Atotsm2) August 16, 2022

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