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If I understand correctly, that has never happened with fiat money ever in the history of humanity, though.

Hence the impetus to try something different and more befitting the future of our species.



What? Most well-functioning democracies have tasked their central banks with inflation targets.


Today, the dollar is the reserve currency of note across the world. That may be changing, but I imagine we can agree on that facet of today's global economy.

So, do you think that the dollar - and specifically the inflation schedule and distribution mechanisms of the dollar - can be reasonably said to be under democratic, rather than plutocratic, control?


There are several well-managed fiat currencies in the world that do not rely on being the world reserve! EUR, CHF, GBP, NOK, DKK, SEK, to name some.




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