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Natalie, an economic anthropologist, explains that all anthropology roots in questions of value—what we deem worth. She shares her journey from religious anthropology to the study of economics, highlighting how cultural perceptions of value influence market behaviors and societal norms.
Lynn adds that in the UK, people tend to be largely unaware of their money's worth, using it as a mere tool. This complacency becomes dangerous as economic environments worsen; familiarity with money breeds awareness, making populations more susceptible to manipulation. "When money is bad, people notice immediately," she notes, emphasizing that inflation and currency devaluation serve as stark indicators of systemic issues. Her recent book, Broken Money, aims to alert the populace to these warning signs.