By Joakim Book For decades, those of us skeptical of our central banks’ monetary experiments have tried to punish them for their excesses – rein them in, have them follow a stated rule, or at least provide a way for us critics to opt out of their system. Immunize ourselves from whatever havoc they’re wreaking. Projects have come and gone: e-gold, DigiCash, B-Money, Bit … [Read more...] about Escape Hatches: Migration, Bitcoin, and the Ability to Get Out
Self Sufficiency
How to Be a Producer In a Nation of Consumers
By Daisy Luther In this world, there are two kinds of people. You can be a consumer or you can be a producer. Neither one is inherently good or bad – these are just descriptive terms. You can produce 100% of your own food and have a terrible heart, one that rejoices in the misfortune of others. You can never produce a single thing in your whole life and be kind and … [Read more...] about How to Be a Producer In a Nation of Consumers
Is Self-Sufficiency Possible? — James Corbett, Sal The Agorist, Peter Quinones and Ernest Hancock
By The Corbett Report Derrick writes in to ask about agorism, self-sufficiency and trade without fiat currency. To help answer this important question, James talks to Sal The Agorist, Peter Quinones and Ernest Hancock. ? SHOW NOTES An Agorist Primer “Agorism” on corbettreport.com SalTheAgorist.com Community Technology by Karl Hess The Survival Podcast … [Read more...] about Is Self-Sufficiency Possible? — James Corbett, Sal The Agorist, Peter Quinones and Ernest Hancock
How Tiny Homes Can Solve Big Problems
By Joshua Polk In response to the 2008 recession, rising home prices, and a growing demand for mobility and sustainability, a new entrepreneurial movement burst upon the housing market: Tiny homes. Tiny homes are permanent living spaces usually running between 100 and 600 square feet. Offering relatively low-cost living, eco-friendly designs, and lifestyle flexibility, … [Read more...] about How Tiny Homes Can Solve Big Problems
This Kentucky Family Built Their Own Tiny-Home Village, Giving Each Child Their Own House
By Mayukh Saha Ryan Brinks and Keli have made a tiny-home village consisting of 6 tiny homes. They wanted to live in a sustainable way and so decided to join the tiny-house movement. Earlier, they used to live in a big 2,000 sq. foot house in Michigan. But in 2015, they decided to move into tiny houses with their children - Brody and Lennox. Tiny houses are more … [Read more...] about This Kentucky Family Built Their Own Tiny-Home Village, Giving Each Child Their Own House
This Couple Built A Cabin For $500 Made Out Of Recycled Windows and Repurposed Wood
By Mayukh Saha Back in 2012, Nick Olson and Lilah Horwitz were recently unemployed and wanted a life away from the rat race of the city. So this duo planned to build their nook in the mountains of West Virginia. Their plan? Building a cabin from recycled windows within the budget of $500! Previously, Olson was a carpenter and photographer and Horwitz a designer. Olson … [Read more...] about This Couple Built A Cabin For $500 Made Out Of Recycled Windows and Repurposed Wood