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The '''Rocket Scientists' Guide to Money and the Economy''' (RSGME) offers a comprehensive introduction to the nature of money, viewing it as abstracted labor time, and explores its role within economic systems. The guide delves into the addictive nature of money, the dynamics of the [[Accumulating Class]], and the societal consequences of accumulation. It critiques the way modern economies prioritize profit and accumulation over equitable labor exchange, leading to social and environmental crises. By combining theoretical insights with practical examples, the book advocates for systemic reforms to promote economic fairness and social well-being. </blockquote>

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=== Rocket Scientists' Guide to Money and the Economy - Key Concepts and Sections ===

==== Preface ====
* Introduction to the purpose and scope of the Rocket Guides
* Emphasis on accessibility and paradigmatic change

==== Introduction ====
* The central role of money in the modern world
* Challenges the notion that money is inherently evil
* Importance of understanding the true nature of money

==== The Nature of Money ====
* Money as abstracted labor time
* Money facilitates economic exchange by representing labor
* Definition: Money = Labor Time

==== The Economy ====
* Economy as a system of labor exchange
* Different types of economies: monetized, underground, and informal
* The social nature of economic exchange

==== The Source of Money ====
* Money creation through agreement and production
* Money as a container for labor value

==== The Value of Money ====
* Determining the value of money through labor time
* Concordance: collective agreement on the value of money
* The role of money supply in representing total labor in the economy

==== The Problem with Money ====
* Minor issues: determining costs and motivating labor
* Major issues: money addiction and accumulation

==== Money Addiction ====
* Money as a powerful addictive substance
* Dopamine release and attachment leading to money addiction
* Behavioral characteristics of money addicts

==== Accumulation ====
* Accumulation of labor-power by the Accumulating Class
* Distortion of economies and inversion of economic purpose
* Long-term societal and environmental consequences

==== The Baker's Story ====
* Illustrative tale of accumulation and its impacts
* Ethical dilemmas and social inequality arising from overcharging

==== Power and Accumulation ====
* Accumulated money as a means to command labor
* The corrupting influence of power gained through accumulation

==== Profit and the Business of Accumulation ====

* Profit as euphemism for labor accumulation
* Shifts in economic goals from social exchange to profit maximization

==== Crisis and Solutions ====
* Current global crises linked to money and accumulation
* Proposals for addressing economic and social imbalances

==== Conclusion ====

* Urgent need for systemic reform
* Encouragement to understand and address the true nature of money and accumulation

=== References ===

* Comprehensive list of sources and additional reading materials

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