by Jayram Daya

Today money has moved from being a means of sustenance to a measure of success, power and self-worth. Never before had humanity been so intensely focused on increasing wealth, and that with such almost obscene haste. It is no secret that speed has become a defining obsession in the world of speculative markets and digital assets, from side-hustles to instant-profit scams. Inevitably, because of such self-defeating haste, money’s true value has been distorted and destroyed.

Money’s original purpose was simple: To facilitate commerce, provide security, and support a stable life. Today, however, it is increasingly treated as an end in itself. When accumulation becomes the sole objective, human behaviour itself is enslaved by money. Ethical boundaries blur, patience and trust disappear, long-term value and happiness are sacrificed for short-term pleasure.

Money represents real value only when it is connected to productivity, trust, and social well-being. Fast money ignores this truth. Wealth created without substance, through excessive leverage, speculation, or manipulation, may grow rapidly, but it is fragile, corrosive and even destructive. History repeatedly shows that such wealth concentrates power, breeds corruption, fuels inequity – and eventually collapses under its own weight.

In contrast, money earned through steady work, innovation, and local economic circulation strengthens societies. It creates resilience, dignity, and generational continuity. A true sense of financial wisdom does not lie in how fast money grows, but in how it is created, used, and preserved responsibly.

In this day and age, the real challenge is not increasing money, but restoring its rightful place as a service for life, not a cruel master. The danger lies not in money itself, but in money without limits. When finance escapes accountability, it stops serving humanity and begins to rule it without mercy. Vigilance, ethical regulation, and strong local economies are therefore not optional – they are essential to preserving human agency and decency in a money-driven world.

SOME BASICS: In economics, money is primarily classified by its source of value and form. The four main types are commodity money (intrinsic value, e.g., gold), fiat money (government backed, e.g., paper currency), fiduciary money (trust based, e.g., checks), and commercial bank money (credit/loans). These types facilitate exchange, store value, and measure worth within economies.

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[Response to the post about Libya]

The Vultures’ Ledger

They spoke of democracy while counting frozen billions; spoke of rebuilding while skimming percentages. Libya, to them, was not a wounded nation but ‘low-hanging fruit’. They used law-fare to bleach the loot; conspired with spies to trace assets. They promised themselves three harvests: plunder, reconstruction and resources.

In the story of finance, this chapter deserves contempt and rejection. Profit born from ruin corrodes law and humanity alike. True recovery begins when money serves people, not when vultures circle a broken land and call it opportunity.