Reality may appear to conform briefly, but eventually supply, demand, and human action reassert themselves, exposing the hollowness of conjured wealth. Recognizing Gnosticism in the monetary domain is crucial because it reveals exactly why fiat systems fail. 40 Even the most sincere politician or earnest central banker cannot write reality off the book; nature audits every decree. True prosperity cannot be printed, legislated, or conjured by mere will; value can only be created through effort.

— Neal Flesher, Modern Chains (Chapter 1)

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