Production and processing create added value. Wealth is the accumulation of this added value. Distribution shares this added value among economic entities. Cultivating coffee trees generates added value for green coffee beans, while roasting those beans adds further value to the coffee product. Grinding the beans and extracting them with water creates and consumes the added value of a cup of coffee. Finance enables the distribution of the added value generated by this production and processing through the use of money, facilitating the easy accumulation of that value. However, finance can leverage its power only because there was prior production and processing. The challenge arises when the compulsory circulation power of currency enables the ownership of labor and resources that underpin production and processing, along with real estate, which is foundational to its existence. If production, processing, and distribution are dictated by money’s compulsory circulation power, who will g...
Previously, the medium held exclusive power over the message, making its truth unquestionable. Now, with digital technology enabling individual media creation, anyone can craft a message. Essentially, messages have transformed into their own mediums. When you produce a shareable message, you effectively become a medium yourself. However, the significance of sending messages is often overlooked. The perceived value of a message shifts dramatically when people trust the messenger’s identity. Therefore, to manage Instagram effectively, prioritize establishing a credible identity and consistently sharing valuable content. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”