Answers Quote by David Graeber
“Money has always been a particular problem for revolutionaries and anti-capitalists. What will money look like 'after the revolution'? How will it function? Will it exist at all? It's hard to answer the question if you don't know what money actually is. Proposing to eliminate it entirely seems utopian and naive.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Debt: The First 5,000 Years by David Graeber, 2011
Revolutionary movements struggle with envisioning money after overthrowing capitalism; eliminating money entirely is unrealistic without understanding its nature.
In simple terms: Revolutions need realistic money ideas, not utopian removal.
Key Takeaway
Design practical post‑revolutionary economies.
Themes
economics
revolution
money theory
utopia
pragmatism
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
theoretical
practical
When to use this quote
- activist planning
- policy design
- economic transition
Key Concepts
political theory
anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- What functions must money serve in a new system?
- How can alternative value exchange be implemented?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic visions may ignore practical constraints.
