BlogHide Resteemsthesotiris (44)in anarchy • 11 months agoWhat would happen to monetary currency under proposed systems of anarchy? (Quora question)Means of exchange (money) have always emerged organically and spontaneously throughout history. No state enforcement was ever needed. Free markets have used gold, silver, precious stones, salt, and…thesotiris (44)in accountability • 11 months ago"How do you respond when someone lies to you?" (Quora Question): Admit Your Responsibility In Being Lied To...I’ve caught people lying to me in the past, and I got frustrated until I realised that I was partly responsible. Hear me out… First, how do you know they are lying to you? Are you certain that…thesotiris (44)in lordoftherings • last yearThe Burden Of Principle: The True Meaning Of The Lord Of The RingsEvery timeless story has a call to adventure, hero’s journey, moral dilemma, and most importantly, a realization. Without a realization, the story doesn’t linger in your mind and soul. 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