Yeah, that’s valid. On the other hand it’s not worth reading the same perspective over and over again. David Graeber explains history and lets you draw your own conclusions. Opposing some austrian ideas is not always argumenting for keynesians. David was really not a fan of current economic & political climate either. Also it’s very worth to understand the how metalic standard and coinage came to be even for austrians.
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Thanks for this. Well said.
I have too little time for study, but when I do it's usually in the realm of theology--that's the priority for me, and I read both sides frequently (voraciously?).
We came to the carnivore position years before Ammous' book, as it drastically helped my wife's autoimmune conditions (full remission!) when nothing else helped. I rely on her to pass along signal in the health and fitness realm, she relies on me for theo/philo/econ realm. It's a joyful division of labor, each of us focusing on we are best at and most enjoy.
I agree it's good to reexamine core positions from time to time, but I also agree that "the purpose of having an open mind is much like having an open mouth--to shut it again on something solid." Some things are long settled in my mind. 🤙🏻
Either way, you've challeneged me to bump Graebers book up a notch or two on my "likely reads" list, and for that I thank you.