64 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined 14h \ on: Sweden and Norway rethink cashless society plans over Russia security fears econ
This reminds me of how so many of the lifestyle choices pushed by progressives became problems during Covid: mass transportation, high-density/multi-family living, reusable grocery bags, not having emergency food stores or other supplies, etc.
It turns out there are completely valid reasons for the way people like to do things, even if some know-it-all control freaks don't get it. Cash is just another example of this.
Ah, man. Reminds me of Taleb and his fragility/optimization thing
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That sounds right. I've never actually read any of his books, but I've heard him talk about them a bunch on EconTalk.
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