Originally posted by xiaodingdung:
I disagree.
I think your view is 180 degrees out of whack.
Even with so much cynicism around, money is still underrated.
Many people including myself who used to believe in the importance of other things like happiness, knowledge and justice were hit with the realization of how powerful money is.
BOOM! As subtle as a sledgehammer.
First and foremost, money is not independent from happiness, knowledge, power, self-confidence... and any other "intangibles" you can think of.