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Re:Is atomic theory the most important idea in human history? by Mizza on Tuesday January 24, 2017 @01:30AM (#13469248)
David Graeber does a good job of debunking the theory of currency as a replacement for barter in his book _Debt_ (if that's what you're getting at with the ordering).
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Re:Is atomic theory the most important idea in human history? by tabeth on Tuesday January 24, 2017 @01:38AM (#13469283)
I completely agree. I personally believe barter is implicit in property ownership. Since you can't barter anything you don't own, and once you do own something bartering (in my opinion) is inevitable.
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