Waterloo - Discussion: "Values, Wealth and Money"
Hosted by Positive Money
Details
Many of us find it hard to fully comprehend what money is. Movements like Positive Money have helped to dispel some of the illusions which surround it, including the idea that it is just a commodity ~ notes and coins. There is also growing awareness that Banks do not simply take money in and lend it out again; they are directly involved in the creation of money. But the misunderstanding of wealth also causes endless confusion in economics, and that relates back to the understanding of value - what do we truly value?
Chris Todhunter will attempt to throw some light on the three interconnected concepts of Values, Wealth & Money in a brief presentation followed by discussion.
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The next meetup for the Positive Money Waterloo Discussion Group will take place on Thursday 15th September (7:30-9:30pm).
Attendance is FREE, full address details:
Godly Play Room (aka Crypt Meeting Room)
St John's Church
73 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8TY
The Godly Play Room is located downstairs in the Crypt area of the Church. To gain access, do not enter via the Church's main doors, instead look for the door on the left-hand side. If it is closed, please press the buzzer for the Godly Play Room.
There is no requirement to do any background reading before attending, but Chris has listed some books which inspired his talk:
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Between debt and the Devil (Adair Turner)
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Other People's Money (Alan Kay)
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The Science of Political Economy (Henry George)
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The Wealth of Nations (Adam Smith)
Just a reminder that there will be no Discussion Group meetups in July/August for Positive Money Waterloo, but make sure you SAVE THE DATE and get this one in the calendar!
Look forward to seeing you there.
Sasha
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Two free resources if you are interested to learn more about how the monetary system works, and why Positive Money is campaigning for change: http://positivemoney.org/how-money-works/banking-101-video-course
http://www.goo.gl/C7vxiF
(Alexis Baudour's excellent video course)