I would say that minor interactions, such as rotating a cup of coffee, do matter. However they only matter in aggregate, when compiling the set of information available to a population. The value of money is algorithmically derived, given that entire set. Needless to say we expose ourselves to substantial error utilizing this method, which accounts for some being rich and some being poor. But for a species at our level of advancement, we have an adequate compromise.


This method of calculation can be compared to the computing platforms designed using dwarf fortress, where the individual actions are logically accounted for and used to store and manipulate data. Except such a phenomenon occurs in real life, sans intelligent design.


Which begs the question. Why study economics if the population has already made these calculations without intervention, why reinvent the wheel? The answer, is that you my friend, are simply part of the algorithm.

Imma Minoruse agronomic coordinator for an australian vegetable organisation. I have no problem working on a macro level and a micro level without any economic knowledge. I think you're right, Scrooge. I suspect all the codification of this knowledge only helps computer programmers and autists - often they are the same people too.