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[–] D61@hexbear.net 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Its impossible to understand what a yard of linen is without comparing it to another commodity not of itself.

[–] Parsani@hexbear.net 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Thinking we need some kind of universal equivalent to enable the trade of commodities because I'm losing track of it all.

[–] D61@hexbear.net 2 points 1 month ago

I don't know what that would be... but while I think about it, I'mma put on my coat and go for a walk.