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Hidden Brain

Emotional Currency

Jan 13, 2020
35:28

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Quick takeaways

  • Money represents human relationships and societal structures, not just a tool for transactions.
  • Currency embodies national narratives, authority, and the state's influence in shaping economic transactions.

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Money's Moral Obligations

Discovering a moral obligation to repay a student loan led anthropologist Bill Morra to ponder the deeper essence of money. He realized money is more than a transaction; it embodies human relationships and societal structures. Morra's encounter with the Hager Scholar's Award shifted his perception of money, emphasizing the moral dimensions inherent in financial interactions.

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