dimreepr

Islam is a culture that followed a moral structure to create a working economy, that's at least worth thinking about. Isn't it? It was then, then things got complicated, simples

Think about it... 😉

OK, Computer says no.

Sharia Law has a lot to say on the subject. Shame, it's quite a neat summary.

Today it's:

No, because it's a barter between two, individual (another rabbit hole, I'd rather we didn't explore), parties and that's not been our model for a millennium.

The problem with the way we use interest in the current model, is that it creates a money pit/black hole; when money earns money, the wealth distribution spirals inwards; then we all get sucked in. Barter isn't force, it's a compromise. Both parties need to feel they have as much value, from the transaction, as they can get.

Yes of course, if both parties agree then both parties think it's fair, it's only a problem when one of the parties is forced to accept.

Have you asked the manufacturer? Maybe that's how it's meant to run, if it works, satisfactorily. If it was me I'd just use it, until it doesn't work and then I'd investigate, but then I'm a lazy bugger... 😴

Does anyone know what happened to @beecee?

I think so, but it will take a revolution, and there will be a revolution, to find out; on a lighter note, the pressure is rising. Can't you just clarify your meaning, please; I've enjoyed our conversations. 🖖

OK, is what acceptable? The transaction, or that it will cost more tomorrow?

Like I've said "ask for clarification", in some cultures it's called usury.

I see your interest in this bit of pig has grown since yesterday, is 10% more a fair price?

Interest is the start of the rabbit hole; why do you think money is valuable?

No, but it does have to be work; money is a piece of paper, therefore it can't...

This type of speculation, is just inviting people to name their favourite god.

It wasn't an accusation. OK, let me clarify the OP, the assumption here is the market is free to operate, find all the hidden niches and expand into them; the question is, can we find an algorithm that benifits everyone, as system that doesn't allow money to earn more than hard work?

More money equal's less question's...

That depends on the pay grade, in my experience...

We all know why, but for some reason "because I have too" isn't good enough...

Hence the apology. 🙄

While today it's the lingua franca, it's perfectly possible that the person who solves it, would consider our current language to be double Dutch... IOW Math doesn't/can't solve everything.

While it's true that math has come closest to it, it's also true that, as yet, it hasn't got it on the nose; I wonder how math would describe/conceptualise a game of charades? Sorry, couldn't resist... 🙄