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We discussed how the current economic system, with its reliance on money and debt, creates a cycle of stress, inequality, and financial oppression. While acknowledging that many efforts to change these systems have been tried and faced resistance, we emphasized that the idea of change is ongoing and that even small actions can lead to significant shifts over time.

Key points:

1. The Issue with Money and Debt: We explored how debt and money shape human lives, creating divisions between the rich, middle class, and poor. Debt often drives stress and anxiety, and it can feel like a trap that’s hard to escape.

2. Challenging the System: While many attempts to break free from these structures (like universal basic income, debt forgiveness, and alternative currencies) have been tried, we highlighted that change doesn’t happen overnight and requires persistence, innovation, and new approaches.

3. Incremental Change vs. Revolutionary Collapse: Radical revolutions may not always be the answer, as they can lead to new forms of inequality. Instead, evolutionary change—incremental shifts in how we view and operate within society—can create sustainable, long-term progress. Even if big changes don’t happen quickly, small actions build momentum.

4. Failure as a Learning Process: Previous attempts at systemic change often faced failure, but failure itself can be an important part of refining ideas and strategies for the future.

5. The Power of Personal Action: Even if large-scale systemic change feels impossible, individual actions—whether personal, creative, or social—still matter. These efforts can inspire others and create a ripple effect, contributing to larger shifts in society.

6. New Frontiers and Innovation: We’re still in the early stages of exploring new possibilities. Technological advances, global collaboration, and collective imagination offer new opportunities to challenge and reshape economic systems.

Ultimately, we acknowledged that the path to meaningful change can feel frustrating and slow, but personal empowerment, creative action, and a shift in societal consciousnessare essential to creating a new future. Even if the current system feels immovable, small steps and the persistence of new ideas can eventually lead to transformation.