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Consumption usually costs money and increases money velocity, which leads to a better economy. So it's a bit different than "idleness."


A better economy... Please define "better".


Money is worse when its velocity is low. This is associated with hoarding of cash.

The world could have 10000T in cash but if no exchange happens, everyone is poor.


Endless consumption is a delusion, regardless of how much "better" the economy appears.

Idleness doesn't necessitate consumption, and it's interesting that that conclusion was jumped to.




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