Usury

You’ll compromise your principles.

People may compromise their norms and values due to a variety of reasons, such as financial pressure, fear, peer pressure, or other external influences. People may also compromise their values out of a desire to fit in with a certain group or to gain acceptance. Additionally, people may compromise their values if they feel compelled to do so in order to achieve a particular goal or to avoid a negative consequence.

“Do not let us mistake necessary evils for good.”

C.S. Lewis

Has it become the norm?

AI Created: Artificial Intelligence talking about Usury.

Me: Will usury make us more compromisable?

ChatGPT (jan23):

Usury refers to the practice of lending money at an excessively high interest rate, and it can have negative consequences for both borrowers and lenders. One potential consequence of usury is that it can make borrowers more compromisable, as they may be willing to agree to terms that are not in their best interest in order to secure a loan. This can lead to a cycle of debt and financial hardship for many borrowers.

Additionally, the high-interest rates associated with usury can make it difficult for borrowers to repay the loan, which can lead to a higher risk of default. This can have a detrimental effect on the borrower’s credit score and financial health, and make it more difficult for them to access credit in the future.

In some cases, usury can also lead to predatory lending practices, where lenders take advantage of vulnerable borrowers, leading to a financial ruin. This is why usury is illegal in some countries and regulated in others.

It’s important for borrowers to be aware of the terms and conditions of any loan they take out, and to be mindful of the interest rates being charged. They should also be aware of their rights and options if they are having trouble repaying a loan.

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Extra:

Wikipedia:

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compromise
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decision-making
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choice_architecture

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Books:

• “The Art of Compromise: Achieving Agreement in Difficult Situations” by Michael Bishop
• “Compromised: Counterintelligence and the Threat of Donald J. Trump” by Peter Strzok
• “Usury: The Root Cause of the Economic Crisis” by Brother Gregory

Documentaries:

• “The Great Hack” (2019)
• “Dirty Money” (2018- )
• “The China Hustle” (2017)

Movies:

• “The Insider” (1999)
• “Margin Call” (2011)
• “The Big Short” (2015)

Series:

• “House of Cards” (2013-2018)
• “Billions” (2016- )
• “Narcos” (2015-2017)

Songs:

• “Compromised” by Tim Armstrong
• “Compromising Me” by William Fitzsimmons
• “Usury” by Dead Can Dance

Artworks:

• “The Compromised” by Jenny Saville
• “Usury” by Quentin Metsys

Podcasts:

• “The Art of Compromise” (TED Radio Hour)
• “Usury: History and Current Reality” (The Real News Network)
• “Dirty Money” (Netflix)
• “How Lenders Prey on Borrowers” (The Daily)

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— Atotsm (@Atotsm2) August 17, 2022

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