Comments on: Man has lived 9 years without money: Social rebel or a mooch?

By: Erik

Erik — Tue, 17 May 2011 00:22:34 +0000

I don’t understand why anyone would be upset by the way he lives. He does not go around giving speeches about how people should give up their way of life and live as he does. He saw the possibility to live a certain way and he did. Much like an entrepreneur sees a way to make money and takes advantage of that. There is no lifestyle that is right or wrong. If you are willing to make the sacrifices to live a certain way then I see nothing wrong with that. The things he has/uses are free for the taking. Why would it be wrong to take something that no one wants? Do you think animals care if their food is given to them or earned through hard work? Frankly I think many people are jealous of the fact that he doesn’t have to slave away in a nine to five; that he doesn’t have to answer to anyone. Those people are too addicted to possessions to give them up, whether they admit it or not. I know I am.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:12:54 +0000

I dont think this guy is a moocher or anything of the sort. Granted, I would not live in a cave or dumster dive myself, but the concept of living without money is possible for everyone. You can plant a garden for food, maybe raise cattle or livestock for meat or hunt and fish.

As far as power goes, if you harnessed wind or solar power you could have a completely self sufficient life with modern accessories (minus internet and extra non-needed things). And as far as money goes, if Everything in the world was free, there would be no need for it.

If you are worried about labor, well some people would work because they love to do it, and other things could be run by computers or robotics, and the worst part about it is that we have all the tools to be that way now, but companies that produce these things want to make money so they purposely make a crappier(for lack of a better word) product so people will have to buy replacements later down the road, therefore they make more money!

I know some people can’t live without the power of being” better” than someone else, well if you think you have to be more powerful then that would still apply, by how much you contribute to the whole of socitey… power without money.. totally possible if people would work together and concentrate on LIVING instead of money.

I could probably go on for a while so I will end this here and let people tell their own opinions.

By: D

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:01:18 +0000

i agree with his concept about money. but does he work in any form to create value for the society? in a money free world people exchange home grown veggies for a piece of lamb chop for example…….

By: Bentonio

Bentonio — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:33:29 +0000

Well said Jim! I agree. People are so brainwashed into this consumerist mentality that anything outside of the “norm” is automatically scrutinized. I think it’s because they’re jealous of his freedom and lack of attachment. Less truly is more while more is truly less.

By: Bentonio

Bentonio — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:22:31 +0000

That’s an unfortunate truth. However, a resource based economy can alleviate most of the imbalance that a capital based society imposes on people. If you haven’t already noticed; the standard of living for the average person here in the west isn’t even half of what it was 40 some odd years ago. The rich are getting richer,the poor are getting poorer, and the middle class is drying out all-together.

By: Bentonio

Bentonio — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:10:36 +0000

Wow! I admire you.You’re not just talking the talk. You’re walking the walk. What you’re saying makes perfect sense. I’m sure you’ve heard of a resource based economy. It not then I recommend you watch both the Zeitgeist documentaries. However, it’s the second documentary that outlines what exactly a resource based economy is. If you haven’t already heard of him then I suggest you do a web search on Jacque Fresco. Anyhow, stay free and may the universe bless you immensely.

By: Bentonio

Bentonio — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 07:45:13 +0000

Wow. That’s amazing. You’re actually friends with this saintly man. As far as I’m concerned he’s right up there with Siddhārtha Gautama,Lao Tzu,and other great teachers (both real and imagined). I can see myself doing my own version of “dropping” out of the rat race in the not-too-distant future.Why not? The economy is in shambles and society is utterly broken. It makes more sense now than ever.

By: Bentonio

Bentonio — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 07:26:05 +0000

In a monetary based system you’re absolutely right. However, most people don’t wanna live like Daniel so that’s not gonna happen. There’s always been “drop outs” so to speak. I’m not saying he’s a looser, a druggie,or an alcoholic. It’s just that some people have less tolerance for putting up with b.s. than others. I admire the guy. He’s got my respect. It’s not like he’s mooching off the tax payers by getting on food stamps or anything like that. He’s just living his life and enjoying it to the fullest. How many of us can say the same thing? Besides, most jobs no longer pay enough to live on. Long gone are the days the average man (with and without a college degree) could go out and find him a job that allowed him to afford a wife,family,a home of his own with enough left over for savings and entertainment. People are working longer hours and not taking vacations like they used to. We’re on a downward spiral. The more you think about it ….. dropping out makes more sense all the time. Why work your ass off if it doesn’t even allow you to have the basic necessities of life? There’s no job security anymore so it’s not like you’re gonna work your way up. Ha! That’s a joke.

By: suelo

suelo — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:34:24 +0000

You either get it or you don’t.

By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:33:43 +0000

So we’re bad cause we’re killing animals, but if we actually, directly kill animals, then it’s all cool?

Look, if you really feel that what you’re doing is harming the planet, then stop doing it. If you don’t, then continue doing what you’re doing, but don’t bother preaching something to others that you yourself don’t practice.