Money is one of the most crucial elements of our society, yet many people don’t fully understand how it works. The Money as Debt trilogy of films aims to change that by exploring the inner workings of our financial system and presenting alternative ways of thinking about money. The final installment in the series, Money as Debt 3: Evolution Beyond Money, offers a comprehensive and surprising blueprint for creating a new system of money that is sustainable, self-generating, and accessible to all.
The film argues that our current system of money is flawed because we treat it as a “single uniform commodity,” when in fact it is a complex social construct that represents different things to different people. The film exposes how this flawed understanding of money has led to economic and political injustice, and offers an alternative way to think about money that is based on real value.
Money as Debt 3 is not just a critique of the current system, it also offers a practical solution that is backed by real-world examples. The film argues that a new system of money could be based on real assets, such as land, and that digital technology could be used to create a self-generating and self-balancing system that is accessible to all. The film also explores the potential of complementary currencies and the role they can play in creating a more equitable and sustainable financial system.