CLASSIC: Could someone erase the world's debt?

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CLASSIC: Could someone erase the world's debt?

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Jun 21, 2022

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Modern civilization relies on the concept of debt. Wars are fought over it, loves lost and revolutions launched. So what would happen if, one day, it disappeared? Is it even possible? Tune in to learn more.

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