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The Most Important Question in the World Today | Episode 5 | (WiM369)

The "What is Money?" Show

CHAPTER

The Role of Scarcity in Desire and Conflict

This chapter explores the concept of desire in relation to scarce objects and discusses how scarcity leads to conflict and competition. It examines examples such as gold as a scarce object that people fight over, as well as the scarcity of positions of power. The chapter also delves into the evolution of money and highlights how scarcity and desirability play a crucial role in its monetization.

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