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Alex Bradshaw about the history of the phenomenon of debt davidgraeber.org 3 facts
perspectiveDavid Graeber asserts that debt pervades every aspect of modern life, noting that international relations, modern nation-state deficit financing, and consumer debt are central to the economy.
claimDavid Graeber argues that most mass political mobilizations, uprisings, and revolts in human history have been centered around debt.
accountDavid Graeber identifies the banning of interest as a historical solution to debt, citing Christianity and Islam in the Middle Ages as examples.