Money, A Global Game of Trust

The video explores the concept of trust in relation to money, highlighting how money is an imaginary construct that relies on collective belief. It traces the evolution from commodity money, like barley, to symbolic currencies such as gold and coins. The development of banking and paper money further illustrates the layers of trust involved in modern economies. The video concludes by questioning how trust will persist as wealth becomes increasingly digital.

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