Everything that is expressed and recorded externally, such as cell phones, computers, memos, books, and drawings, is an extension of the brain. Our brains aren’t just inside our bodies. This concept is important because extending the ego greatly influences how we see the world. We pay close attention to topics that involve us personally. Self-relevance is a key factor that drives our lives. Personal relationships and possessions get a lot of focus, while other areas seem less important. This is due to a feature of the human brain called ‘selective cognition.’ As civilization advanced, humans delegated parts of the brain’s functions to machines. It was inevitable to make good use of these tools. We should take an interest in the Homo Faber. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”
The essence of money is ‘credit.’ When individuals with no credit possess a significant amount of money, they use it less efficiently than those with credit who have the same sum. This inefficiency incurs additional costs, resulting in lower profitability compared to someone who is trusted. In our world, even an equal amount of money is influenced by credit. The most fundamental step in establishing credit is to honor your verbal commitments. Individuals who do not fulfill their verbal promises tend to experience slower growth or may even fail, regardless of having an equivalent amount of money. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”