- The Science revolution brought about “progress” (i.e. the pie getting bigger).
- As a result, the belief that “the future will be richer than the present” emerged, and credit (money lending) prospered.
- If one does not believe that the pie will get bigger, they will not be willing to lend more money than the existing assets.
- In the case of the man10 Server, they increase their wealth through casinos and distribution of currency, while simultaneously increasing their assets through increasing resources/gacha and events.
- This allows for inflation while maintaining balance.
- It is important for capitalists to use their wealth to gain more wealth.
- This essentially means increasing the size of the pie, which is good for humanity.
- Adam Smith changed the ethical view on making money.
#Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind