X-Message-Number: 10915 From: Date: Sat, 12 Dec 1998 12:57:10 -0600 (CST) Subject: Re: CryoNet #10905 money question In message #10905 John de Rivaz asked: A question I would put up for speculation is if money ceases to exist, how can a member of a society without money put himself in a location he wants to be in, do what he wants to do and gather the people around him he wants around him? BEFORE money existed these things were accomplished through personal effort. When the need for money is replaced by automation of goods and services, these things will be accomplished in a simply more efficient manner. Technology has enhanced enormously our enjoyment of life as a whole compared to the hunting- gathering eras. Post-money will come as the result of increased technological advancement. Right now if you want to breathe air, you do not need to "trade" with anyone to do so. (Except maybe in Mexico City and Tokyo). When automatic production of goods and services makes these as cheap as air, (i.e., free) there will be no need for money. -George Smith Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=10915