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Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity society

Justin Fairchild

Living Unchained is a podcast exploring life beyond money. Each season features a powerful book—from Unchained: Living Without Money to Moneyless Society and The Gift—with narration, reflection, and action. Host Justin Fairchild invites listeners to challenge the status quo, build community, and reclaim a world rooted in generosity. Each episode ends with a “Contributionist Challenge”—a small step toward a more connected, liberated future. Join the movement to live free and give freely.

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Chapter Eight Deep Dive: Sharing the World: Resource...

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2025/06/25

Welcome back to Living Unchained.By now, we’ve painted a picture of what a world without money could look like—how we live, learn, work, and transition together.But here in Chapter Eight, we get to one of the most important questions of all:How do we share the world’s resources without price tags, profit motives, or paywalls?Because this is the question that scares people most.If there’s no money—How do we avoid chaos?Who decides who gets what?What about scarcity?Let’s walk through how a moneyless

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00:14:26

Chapter Seven Deep Dive : The Bridge to a Moneyless...

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2025/06/25

So far, we’ve explored the “why” of a moneyless society—its philosophy, structure, and spirit.We’ve explored education, careers, contribution, and tech.But here in Chapter Seven, we face the question that matters most to skeptics, dreamers, and doers alike:How do we actually transition from a capitalist economy to a moneyless society?Not in theory—but in practice.Because this change can’t be overnight.It must be strategic. Layered. Grounded in lived experience.And most of all—it must be

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00:11:24

Chapter Six Deep Dive: Learning to Live: Education in...

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2025/06/25

If you’ve made it this far, you’ve already imagined a world without paychecks, price tags, or profit motives.But in Chapter Six, we’re talking about something even more transformative:Education.Because if we want to build a new world, we have to ask—How do we teach it?How do we prepare people not to compete for careers, but to contribute meaningfully to life?Let’s reimagine learning—not as a business, but as a birthright.

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00:14:35

hapter Five Deep Dive: Tech Without a Price Tag: The...

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2025/06/25

This episode is about the technological enablers of a moneyless society.Because while many people think this vision is idealistic, here’s the truth:We already have the tools to make it possible.The challenge isn’t invention.It’s imagination—and the will to use what we’ve built for something better.

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Chapter Four Deep Dive: Careers Without a Paycheck:...

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2025/06/25

Now, in Chapter Four, we step into something even more personal:What happens to careers—your work, your path, your purpose—when money is no longer the driver?Because for most of us, our entire identity is wrapped around what we do for money.But what happens when that paycheck disappears—and you still want to do something meaningful?Let’s find out.

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00:12:36

Chapter Three Deep Dive : Why Moneylessness Makes...

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2025/06/25

Today, in our Chapter Three deep dive, we take a step back to ask:Why does this vision matter?What’s the philosophical foundation for a world without money?Because if we’re going to reimagine society, we have to know what we’re building it on.And that means revisiting some very old, very powerful questions:What does it mean to be human?What do we owe each other?And how do we measure a life well-lived?

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00:14:12

Chapter Two Deep Dive: The Gift of Giving Freely

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2025/06/25

In Chapter One, we asked the big question: What if we didn’t need money to live?In this episode, we step into Chapter Two—where that vision starts to take form.We’re talking about contribution-based living—a way of organizing society not around transaction or profit, but around care, need, and purpose.

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00:10:20

Episode One Deep dive: What If the World Didn’t Run...

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2025/06/25

Living Unchained – Chapter One Deep Dive

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Chapter 20: Epilogue, A Morning Without Money

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2025/05/29

In this final episode, we step into the quiet, lived reality of a moneyless future—not as theory, but as a day in the life. Then we shift behind the curtain. Justin Fairchild shares the story behind the book: why it was written, how the journey unfolded, and what comes next. This is more than an ending—it’s an invitation to begin.

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00:14:52

Chapter 19 – How We Get Started

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2025/05/29

How do we actually begin the journey to a moneyless society? In this final chapter, we lay out a step-by-step framework—from education and pilot programs to cultural shifts and political resistance. This isn’t utopia—it’s a transition. Practical, bold, and already underway.Still don't have a free copy of the book? It's available for free through a number of online retailers! https://books2read.com/u/3G6AQd

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00:12:40

Chapter 18: What Would a Constitution for a Moneyless...

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2025/05/29

What would a constitution look like in a society without money? Chapter 18 explores a new framework for governance, rights, justice, and cooperation—built on care, not currency. In this episode, we walk through a draft charter for a moneyless world and discuss what real accountability, equity, and freedom might look like when profit is no longer at the center.Don't have a free copy of the book? Download from any number of publishers for free here https://books2read.com/u/3G6AQd

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00:12:22

Chapter 17: The Role of Spirituality and Morality

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2025/05/29

What fills the space when profit disappears? Chapter 17 explores the spiritual and moral foundations of a moneyless society—how meaning, empathy, and shared values become the new compass for daily life. In this episode, we discuss the role of purpose, pluralism, and ethical behavior in building not just a better system—but a better humanity.Don't have a free copy of the book? Download from any number of publishers for free here https://books2read.com/u/3G6AQd

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00:11:58

Chapter 16: Security, Safety, and Prevention

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2025/05/29

What does justice look like without jails? In this episode, we explore how a moneyless society approaches safety—not with punishment, but with prevention, care, and restoration. From mutual aid to conflict circles, Chapter 16 reimagines security as something we build together—not enforce from above.Don't have a free copy of the book? Download from any number of publishers for free here https://books2read.com/u/3G6AQd

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00:13:37

Chapter 15: Art, Science, and Creativity

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2025/05/29

What does creativity look like when it’s free from markets and money? In this episode, we explore how art, science, and innovation flourish in a society that values curiosity over profit. From ancient wisdom to modern possibilities, Chapter 15 reveals a cultural renaissance where expression is for everyone—and success is redefined.Don't have a free copy of the book? Download from any number of publishers for free here https://books2read.com/u/3G6AQd

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00:15:59

Chapter 14 – Roadmap for the Future

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2025/05/29

How do we get there from here? In this episode, we explore a roadmap for transitioning to a moneyless society—through public policy, community organizing, education, and cultural transformation. It's not a leap—it's a climb. And the steps are already forming beneath our feet.

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Episode 13 – A Glimpse into a Moneyless World

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2025/05/29

What does daily life look like without money? This episode paints a vivid picture—of shared meals, open-access systems, and work rooted in purpose. Plus, we look at real-world communities already experimenting with non-monetary models.Don't have a free copy of the book? Download from any number of publishers for free here https://books2read.com/u/3G6AQd

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Episode 12 – Overcoming Challenges in a Moneyless...

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2025/05/29

No bold vision comes without pushback. This episode explores the real challenges facing a moneyless society—scarcity, motivation, complexity—and how those challenges become tools for design. Let’s confront the hard questions and imagine practical, strategic answers.Don't have a free copy of the book to follow along? Download from any number of publishers for free here https://books2read.com/u/3G6AQd

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Episode 11 – Building the Foundations: Sustainability...

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2025/05/29

How would a world without money manage food, shelter, healthcare, and infrastructure? In this episode, we explore the foundations of a sustainable society—guided by purpose, not profit. From community-led planning to data-driven resource management, we dive into how such a system could actually function.Don't have a free copy of the book to follow along? Download from any number of publishers for free here https://books2read.com/u/3G6AQd

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Chapter 10: Societal Implications of a Moneyless Society

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2025/05/27

What happens to identity, success, and relationships when money no longer defines them? In this episode, we explore the cultural and emotional transformation of a society built on purpose, care, and connection. Without wealth as a measuring stick, people find meaning in contribution—not competition.Don't have a free copy of the book to follow along? Download from any number of publishers for free here https://books2read.com/u/3G6AQd

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Chapter 9: Legal and Governance Structures in a...

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2025/05/27

In a world without currency, how do we govern fairly and resolve conflict? This episode explores how law and leadership are reimagined—through restorative justice, shared stewardship, and participatory councils. Power is no longer bought—it’s earned through trust, transparency, and care.Don't have a free copy of the book to follow along? Download from any number of publishers for free here https://books2read.com/u/3G6AQd

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