It's readily divisible, durable (e.g. doesn't corrode or rot), rare, can be transported reasonably easily, non-reaction (I mean, you could use lithium, but your "currency" spontaneously bursting into flame would be bad), and soft enough that it can be refined using low-tech tools (e.g. not tungsten).
While all value is subjective, some elements make better currency than others.
It's readily divisible, durable (e.g. doesn't corrode or rot), rare, can be transported reasonably easily, non-reaction (I mean, you *could* use lithium, but your "currency" spontaneously bursting into flame would be bad), and soft enough that it can be refined using low-tech tools (e.g. not tungsten).
While all value is subjective, some elements make better currency than others.
Shit would be a good currency. IT's stinky (cuts down on the greed) and plentiful like communism loves for everyone. who eats.
Shit would be a good currency. IT's stinky (cuts down on the greed) and plentiful like communism loves for everyone. who eats.
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