Money is fundamentally mysterious: a $100 bill has no use value, isn't hygienic, wouldn't be used as wallpaper or toilet paper, yet commands value—understanding money requires understanding what gives abstract tokens real purchasing power.
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Peter ThielEvidence Quote
“money is always this super mysterious thing...hold up $100 bill...hypnotic...why does this have value...just a piece of paper...not hygienic...dirty...no use value...not use as wallpaper...toilet paper...more you think about it...more mysterious”
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