- The 'maker' movement of people customising and making their own devices, clothes etc. using the new technologies of 3D printers, computer-controlled lathes, Arduino boards etc. Here plans and expertise is often swapped freely without payment.
- Alternative currencies and value exchange systems that pass around value without involving traditional money (bitcoin, ripplepay, baby sitting circles etc.)
The running out of people story: The silliest theme pushed by intellectual
types
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by Dean Baker Many folks have made a good living for themselves by telling
us that the United States, China, or some other country has to worry about
runni...