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The narrative emphasizes that gold is not mystical but a practical commodity that has served as a reliable medium of exchange due to its intrinsic properties. Its value stability over thousands of years is a testament to human nature and the natural laws of supply and demand, unaltered by governments or central banks.
Despite ongoing debates about the feasibility of restoring a gold-backed monetary system, the historical record suggests that the best protection against inflation, destabilization, and loss of wealth is a monetary system grounded in honest weights and measures—namely, gold.
In Summary:
Money's true nature and history are often hidden intentionally.
Gold has historically been the optimal measure of value due to its properties.