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cauz July 14, 2014, 9:54 a.m.
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its important we take the word 'need' out of our vocabulary when it comes to money. we dont need money in any form, and saying so even when we dont mean it, ingrains it into our mind. however, despite wanting the money that i get from my job - i cant help but feel like i have something better to be doing
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Jamesvsteel23 July 14, 2014, 10:50 a.m.
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One of my old teachers had a very interesting saying that he would employ as an answer to questions - "There are very few things in life you have to do".

While we may not "need" money on a fundamental level, it is the dominant mode of exchange and power transfer in our social, political, and economic lives. Until another convention or set of conventions replaces money, it is essential to integrating ourselves into the whole and providing for the needs and desires of ourselves and families.

What we need is food, shelter, clothing, etc. How we get it is not and cannot be as naturally availa...
 
Hidden User July 14, 2014, 11:56 a.m.
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But i dont care about society. I care first and foremost about myself because I am willing to shed the unnecessary. After me comes my family but if my family isn't willing to shed the fat of american culture then theres only so much I can do. They dont have to live in a rain forest with me but if they want to I will help them.
 
cauz July 14, 2014, 11:57 a.m.
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Having a bunch of money helps one live in cities and culture but thats what im calling out. I want to save enough money to get the supplies I need to live off of the grid or however you want to phrase it. But I don't believe I need to use that money to get there, it just would allow me to get certain materials / tools faster.
 
Hidden User July 14, 2014, 11:59 a.m.
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I would live off bitcoins as I have a much stronger belief in the "goodness" of btc compared to a very very inflated american dollar. Between providing for yourself and using bitcoins, thats all you need to have the best of both worlds IMO. granted this has all been idealistic but thats what im getting at. I dont want to desire to go see movies or use fb or play video games. I desire to desire for simplicity.