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In reply to the discussion: New Leader Of UK's Green Party: Nuclear Power Is The Betamax Of The Energy World [View all]Confusious
(8,317 posts)I don't think that would really work. I should depend on the goodwill of strangers?
Some systems only work when there are fewer people. With 4 billion+ people on the planet, we all can't be hunter-gathers.
Pretty soon, about 3.5 billion of us would starve.
Same with the barter system. Some people just aren't going to be needed. What is the rocket scientists going to barter with the farmer for?
What is the theoretical physicist going to barter for? Who needs his work.
The barter system works for IMMEDIATE needs, not future needs. Of course, if you don't like progress, then it's a win.
The barter system also works good when you have a society of low specialization. How many of us can grow thier own food, fix their own car, do woodwork, cook, fix their own computer, etc etc etc.