5,000 years of debt

David Graeber's '5,000 Years of Debt' challenges conventional economic theories by arguing that debt, not barter, has been the driving force behind the development of human societies.

The book explores the moral and social implications of debt, tracing its history from ancient Mesopotamia to the modern financial system.

Graeber contends that the concept of debt is often used to justify power imbalances and social hierarchies.

He examines how different cultures have approached debt and repayment, highlighting alternative systems of exchange and value.

Ultimately, the book offers a radical reinterpretation of economic history and a critique of contemporary capitalism.