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In this video, we explore David Graeber's groundbreaking work Debt: The First 5,000 Years, a comprehensive history that challenges conventional narratives about the origins of money, debt, and economic systems.

Graeber debunks the myth that money evolved from barter and reveals how credit systems and social obligations have shaped human societies for millennia.
This video delves into Graeber’s analysis of how debt has been used as a tool of social control, from ancient Mesopotamia to modern-day financial crises, and how it continues to influence our world today.

By understanding the deep historical roots of debt, we can begin to question its role in contemporary society and imagine more equitable alternatives.

📚 Key Topics Covered:

The Myth of Barter and the Origins of Money
Debt as a Moral and Social Construct
The Role of the State in Enforcing Debt
The Violence and Coercion Behind Debt Systems
Modern Debt Crisis and Student Debt in Contemporary Society

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Introduction

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Graeber’s Central Thesis

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The Myth of Barter and the Origins of Money

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Debt as a Moral and Social Construct

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The Violence of Debt and the State’s Role in Its Enforcement

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The Role of Debt in Contemporary Society

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The Implications of Graeber’s Analysis

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Closing Remarks


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