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What does it mean?
Accepting economic systems without critical examination is itself a form of servitude.
In plain terms
Believing in capitalism without questioning it enslaves you.
What can you take from it?
Critically evaluate economic systems instead of accepting them blindly.

Where it applies

  • political education
  • economic debate
  • consumer choices

Putting it to work

  • study economic history
  • question market assumptions
  • vote critically

Questions to consider

  • Do you question the economy?
  • What assumptions do you hold about money?

Another view

Belief in free markets can also empower innovation and choice.

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