What the History of Finance Can Tell Us About a Better Democracy

Earlier this week, we saw why decentralization shows the way for the future of democracy. But what decentralized information mechanisms can we create to improve democracy? One hint comes from the history of finance.

1. Sumerian Mints

Your neighbor is knocking on the door:
M: Hey Camile! What’s up?
C: Hey Madison, would you have a bag of rice by any chance?
M…