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Given how important economic thinking is in cryptocurrencies and the world economic system in general, I think this article is very relevant and insightful. I think this is also important, because it also suggests to interpret the overarching "tokenize and economisize everything" mantra in crypto& Blockchain as a continuation of this belief system.

What do you all think?

Here is also a 2007 paper on it: The Religion of the Market

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

tldr

  • "The Market as God" article from The Atlantic discusses how capitalism has become a religion for some people
  • Argues that beliefs in unfettered markets and efficiency have replaced traditional religious values and principles
  • Questions if this shift towards market worship results in moral sacrifices and negative consequences on society and individuals
  • Raises concerns about social inequality and the commodification of human life
  • Suggests potential need for alternative value systems or a balanced approach between economic and ethical considerations
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

The article is definitely worth reading. In my eyes, cryptocurrencies is a frontier and probably a last hope of capitalism, it is market on steroids, so that's why the idea of commodification of everything (with slight change to "tokenization") is so common narrative in the industry. At the same time such narratives about almighty market is very dangerous thing leading to shadow side of crypto industry.