We Need To Bring Back The Bartering System
A comeback that will benefit everyone
In today’s modern world, we have become heavily reliant on money as a medium of exchange. In light of a collapsing economy, there is a growing movement that advocates for the return of the bartering system.
Bartering is an exchange of goods or services without the use of money. One of the main advantages of bartering is that it fosters a sense of community.
My grandfather was the one who introduced me to bartering. He owned a food company. He made friends with locals and was able to get discounts or services done for free. How? He would offer them food in exchange for service. Who doesn’t want food after a hard day's work? As a young kid, I just thought he was being nice to his friends. He was working the system in a way that benefits both parties.
Speaking of that, people are more likely to interact with each other and build relationships based on trust and mutual benefit — like the ones my grandfather built. This creates a sense of social cohesion that is often lacking in modern society. When people engage in bartering, they are not just exchanging goods or services, but also building social connections that can last a lifetime.
