SmokeyMcPot@lemmy.worldtoAsklemmy@lemmy.ml•Every generation has some product/ingredient that they didn’t know was dangerous at the time: tobacco, lead, asbestos, etc. What is that item for this generation?English
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1 year agoEven better than cast iron: carbon steel.
In a non-capitalist environment, like living on a commune, you are still valued on your contribution to the community - fixing, building, planting, harvesting, cooking, cleaning, playing music, child care. Even without currency, you need to do something of value to others.
Unless you want to go live on your own. In that case you’re right - you determine your own value. Though I think you may still devalue yourself if you fail to provide for yourself.