TEDxO'Porto - Mark Boyle - The Moneyless Man

[@mhunlisted9436]

I'm thankful there are people like him in the world daring enough to explore new paradigms, some will work, most will not....but when one does, all of humanity benefits from the courage of a single individual

[@briathomas2455]

LOVED this. This man is living the life I want. I've been telling myself the message "be the change you want to see," and he just sent it to me, as well. LOVE IT.

[@jecpin]

simply awesome. mark, you come from the future. i hope to join you in this money-less life one day. you are an inspiration!!!!!

[@BlissBlossumwithlove]

Thank you Mark Boyle! Giving up money is an awesome commitment. I want to encourage people to give up war!!!

[@anenglishlife7210]

I quite simply love this man and everything he stands for.. I’m not far off 60, live alone with no earning capacity. Wouldn’t know how to step into self sufficiency at this stage but given half a chance would jump . I absolutely detest money.

[@creosotegirl]

I'm a student in medical school. When I become a doctor, I would like to be able to provide free or super cheap health care in exchange for a sense of community. Just saying, not every doctor is doing it for money.

[@thefoodproject]

creosotegirl great goal!

[@mattgamble5174]

I'm a mental health counseling student, about to undertake my internship, and I feel the same way. Most of my clients will likely be Pro Bono.

[@dirtydan9153]

i bet if our taxes werent going towards invading countries or exploring space we could all have free healthcare.

[@Wesz808]

@@mattgamble5174 I've read some research. Although I can't remember where anymore. But a lot of people who want to work in healthcare started with this ideal. Yet let go of their ideals in pursuit of money. But in many cases their ideals are crushed by the bureaucratic systems that are in place. All the 'management goals' and so on. The healthcare system (like the educational system) is one of paper goals. About hitting targets and less about care. I honestly hope you will stick to your ideals. Because we need people like that more than ever. The book Utopia for Realists is super inspiring. And the new book of the author is even better. Sadly it is only in Dutch.. but I reckon it will be translated soon.

[@fatiie]

Very nice 🌻 I'm a nursing student and have the same hope for my future. I would love to meet a great group of providers and open a free (preferably)/low cost community clinic. I need to learn more about how this can work because of insurance/liability issues. I'm interested in us setting up a mobile clinic as well so we can go around and help anyone on the streets or anyone who needs it but can't come to the clinic.

[@nicolebiesenbender8993]

So relevant. We’ve been duped into consumerism with money and greed the driving forces whilst losing humanity along the way. We buy things we can’t afford with money we don’t have to impress people we don’t like. It’s like a madness. The movement that Mark has inspired is enlightening and courageous.

[@vIBEDoUT-Channel]

Yeah

[@vIBEDoUT-Channel]

I think so too✌️

[@refractivemedia6941]

Consciousness is changing. The strangle-hold of money is loosening. Here's proof, and he's inspiring a movement.

[@deschmichael]

While I couldn't currently go to the extremes of which this guy has made his life consist, I know that having listened to his raw enthusiasm for life, I'm going to be making some changes in my own. Changes for the better, for the future.

[@pepitheboywholoves5481]

that's beautiful. how has that gone for you? :)

[@kathleenfredrickson8593]

Bravo. We need people to teach us how in practical steps. I am old but I know you are right, not just for the sake of economics and community, but for our own fulfillment as human souls. The world lives lives of quiet desperation.

[@shupuwka]

intimacy between people who live by helping each other: wonderful point

[@kastropolismusic]

Not to forget how many people he made on KZbin smile as well! Great talk

[@BriaAT91]

People are really missing the point of living without money... And that's because most of us are living in a box that's kept in tact by a greedy, well oiled machine known as... power and control.

[@alastairhill9729]

I greatly admire this guys ethic, his message and his attitudes. I hope he gets better at speaking and getting his message across on platforms such as this.

[@MassiveChetBakerFan]

I think it's great what he's doing. If a lot of people lived like him, tax revenues would plummet, central banks wouldn't be able to debase our money (because we wouldn't be using money any more!) and governments wouldn't have the resources to run the military-industrial complex and welfare state. Consequently, there'd be fewer wars and less corruption, and people would have to be more self-reliant.

[@ahmadhadder9834]

Every time I have to pay for something or get paid I feel very uncomfortable, it's a very un-natural way of living and dealing with others, "if you don't have money you can't get stuff" will fuck that, free every thing for everyone

[@karenb221]

I’m reading The Way Home and it’s really challenged my habits and way of life and I’m encouraged to make small changes for the better. Thank you for challenging me Mark.

[@D.Cooper420]

Apart from the whole talk being incredibly inspiring, what I found extraordinary was the contagious effect of the human smile, even through the screen, with the bit at 12:45 I couldnt help but grin from ear to ear

[@wordswitha7]

Yes, that made me smile too! 😊

[@notgadot]

I love his British smile

[@Good4All4Good]

This man is making the plea of the soulful, "please please, please ..." It takes a certain amount of soul to hear, and feel, it.

[@ShakinJamacian]

This man is crazy. He's so on the point on what really matters. Money is nothing but a game we humans make up. Why, in 2013, we still hold this higher than life itself, which is the most precious currency we have, is absolutely beyond my understanding.

[@911review]

i forsee a future where everyone has solar panels, a water harvest system, and if needed, a mud house. also, seeds and training on how to grow your own food. food, water, shelter... this is REAL freedom... not being dependent on someone else for these needs. Once no one is in need of necessities, everything else is for fun. Then... there is no NEED to rape the land and kill the oceans. we CAN do this now. what is needed is is the WILL.

[@Refulgent_Rascal]

ditto mate!

[@devildocnowciv9272]

The small percentage of the developed world adopting his version of a what we could call a homeless lifestyle choice is made up of people who believe lots of nice things. And this guy and all the rest depend on the richly productive lifestyle all around them to survive by scavenging on the edges of it. The last few decades of globalism have meant that many in the developing/third world have been able to move up out of the moneyless world. They aren't in and around the rich productivity made possible by centuries of commerce and mostly legal cooperation. Globalism has meant what they consider improvement as moving into a monied life means better, safer food, water and enough clothes and shoes. Enjoy the fad adoption of poverty. The real thing is what those doomed to it try to leave. Globalism has been allowing more to do that than all the well-intentioned "people's movements intended to help" have done.

[@brandong298]

Are you doing that? I mean no disrespect but I hear a lot of people telling us to do better and I always wonder do they practice what they preach.

[@vIBEDoUT-Channel]

YES

[@vIBEDoUT-Channel]

Electricity or anything we invented isn't needed see how people living off grid on KZbin

[@foome36]

Courious i wanted to live in a commune. grow our own food and build everything on our own and now i find this dude.

[@mrc.p8423]

What a guy. Honest as they come and sticks to his morals.

[@chance2413]

I hate money, but my fiancee' LOVES it. We make just enough to have a nice place and cable tv, yet she is constantly concerned with more, more, and MORE. I wish I could just move to the woods and build my own farm, but that is illegal.

[@TSMPimpDaddyPain]

where is it illegal?

[@chance2413]

I live in the USA. You must own the land you live on and pay taxes on it. You can't just up and move into the woods and build a nice little fort made out of wood. They will come and tear it down and seize your crops.

[@TSMPimpDaddyPain]

chance2413 but but but....I thought this was the land of the free? ;)

[@FeelingShred]

shitty fiancees like those exist only because weak men like you afford them... dump that bitch and honor your balls... no intention of trolling here, I just used provocative words to try to move you.... cheers dude and good luck

[@gopbartibogue5879]

chance2413 Watch Ungrip.

[@PadraicLynch]

Not easy standing up and chatting like that. Good stuff Mark.

[@spence0324]

Some of the comments here sounds eerily similar to people who are arguing their own drug problem. People have been trained to worship money and to make it their sole focus every single day. They are taught to want more and more and the truth is the more money people have, the more problems people have. Listen to this dude, take from him what you will, or not, and move on. Shut the fuck up.

[@NoEcologyNoEconomy]

People have (largely thanks to easy fossil fuel energy) lost perspective on what's actually keeping them alive. They think money is a direct substitute for nature and it doesn't even come close.

[@JayJohnBryce]

Christopher McCandless would be proud of you.

[@kroneexe]

he is watching from above. Bless his soul.

[@peregrinegrace8570]

Thankyou Mark Am 51. No bank account. No house. No job. But I live an enviable life. Be brave people, its only radical lifestyle change that can make you really happy .

[@lukedonnachie6214]

@@peregrinegrace8570 Question,how do you pay for the doctor if you’re sick

[@cynicalmonk870]

He was clueless and delusional… Unprepared… He got what was coming to him… Which is perhaps what he might Then Destin for…… Not a hero…

[@kroneexe]

@@cynicalmonk870 rude

[@matthewkelsey1097]

Damn these comments are illogical because you guys are the ones who clicked on the video, no one forced you to, appreciate the knowledge you gained through this and stop being so judgmental. The most open-minded people are the most successful. To say something is a "SCAM" means that you paid for something that was not given. Watching this video costs us no money and at the bare minimum we at least gain knowledge. Some of us actually want to better ourselves and the world around us. Sorry if this video doesn't fit your pessimistic needs that fill your ego of things that will create voids in the end.

[@michaelandersonsa]

Thanks Matthew. And the people who have commented so negatively and don't believe in this "crap" and want this "prick" to "fuck off"? To them I say, whether you liked it or not, you have viewed this clip, and since you do not buy into Mark Boyle's model (or even the possibility of the model), please send a money order or wire transfer to: KZbin and TED, and also, since Mark Boyle will not take your colourede pieces of paper, ask him what he'd like you to do in exchange for watching his clip.

[@LevitatorMusic]

If you decide to go moneyless, be prepared for most of the people in your life (especially your in-laws) to get really fucking pissed or even hate you. They don't get it and it threatens and scares people.

[@minimars3696]

Yeah, if you have a family it would be irresponsible to start this kind of lifestile unless your kids are grown up and live separately from you or you have no kids at all.

[@minimars3696]

That's why having a family is such a big responsibility. I am a kind of person who can change a lifestyle dramatically and spontaneously, so probably I will never have kids.

[@critical_analysis]

Not many people can have vision like Mark, truly inspiring. But, I guess it is very hard to follow his footsteps. Thoughts like these are noble but I feel they are impractical in real world, because in real world there is competition, ego, pride and so on, and they will ensure the drive to run after money. The only mantra to success is just earn enough money to live life happily and don't be obsessive about money... Of course, one should be really sure of what is "just earn enough" !

[@alvarosanchezlinares2253]

The "real world" is a failure.

[@vintagedream80]

Alvaro Sánchez Linares you are right👍

[@denissexton4236]

I don’t think the idea is idea is to go as far as Mark. Rather to realize that the road we’re on now is self -destructive. Then we can all choose to make some changes.

[@tashuntka]

Amazing trail blazer of a man. Read his book 2 years ago, and well on my way to being as much in his likeness as I can be. A worthwhile goal to strive for... *bows* Help folks....and dive off thi

[@averygouin5296]

Your focusing negative energy on the old, instead of positive energy on the new, May the pure light within you guide your way on my friend.

[@WiredForSuccessTV]

This really is shifting paradigms. Thank you Mark.

[@notgadot]

You're welcome pal

[@1212zeek1212]

"I believe that prostitution is to sex, what buying and selling is to giving and receiving." Very interesting.

[@claireandersongrahamkeller2744]

truth.

[@valv7664]

Though I don't agree on everything Mark stands for I do have respect for the man who is truely living his values. I do strongly agree we should be using our resources of today to set ourselves up for a different tomorrow. I do not think the masses will give up their creature comforts willingly and so how can we find a middle ground? A plan the majority will participate in? If we don't come up with solutions now, we will be forced to one day when the current resources run out. Will it be too late by then? Will the masses perish because the resources for a new tomorrow are all gone?

Wow... agreed! "I think until the soldiers of peace become as brave as the soldiers of war little is going to change."

[@TheBerserker50]

Thanks brother I’m right there with you!

[@itsnowingrightnow]

Exactly! So many people forget that very important point.

[@MountainMamaSong]

By authentic power, I speak of the power of our humanity. This is not a "buzz word," but a declaration of the intrinsic value of every human being. I dream of an economy that is based on the equal value of all honest labor, where reward will be based on one's contribution to society as a whole, and not measured in terms of education and social status, where the hard working janitor is paid at least as well as the half-hearted lawyer,

[@Novacynthia]

thank U Mark Boyle, U made my heart smile again!

[@Joseph-xt2qg]

The values of giving without expectation are fantastic, but the naivete of this is astounding.

[@LiborSupcik]

learning living without money, learning writing without cleverness n prostitution all that creates an immense sensitivity, I wonder how Mark learns being alone and accept it as the only natural state without comparing

[@Caitanyadasa108]

Giving is getting. Mr. Boyle is living this, beautifully.

[@grannynara]

There's nothing wrong with having money, it's what you do with it that matters. That goes for anything. Becoming "aware," and "conscious" is everything. Most people are unconscious, and asleep, so of course the consequences of having lots of money or whatever, is undesirable and causes chaos and imbalances.

[@jordanespinoza8082]

Most people will think about it for a while, but won't really put forth any action to be the change. We are so locked in and brainwashed that we almost lost the ability to have enough courage.

[@pippritchard741]

Simplicity..basics of living.. Is a lot to live for! The instant gratification throwaway society..always needing more..not appreciating what we do have..refurbishing instead of waisting..producing our own foods..etc..seems to be a horror stories to most than not. I pity those who believe that A shame more people don't step back and realise most of what they have they don't even need. Are not necessities. Are not a full filling life. Too bad for you who cannot grasp onto this video or have an open mind.

[@2WheelEscapeArtist]

A very unique and interesting guy. I've met a few people like him in my travels, but none were living as he does.

[@dewie85]

Yes, lets revert too the stoneage, so that we can all live in our enclosed communities again. Its an interesting talk, but too me personally, this is a person that has a very convoluded view of humanity.

[@GLaYn]

Watched the first minute, and "venus project" instantly poped in mind, totally agreeing with you mate.

[@IAmSherry12]

Over half a million people viewed this video - me included. I'd venture to say that if each of us LIVED what Mark discusses here, the world would look radically different. Most, like me, are drawn to Mark's way of thinking, but then Coach comes out with a killer new bag.....or shoes. I grow some of my own food but still trek to Whole Foods because I only play at the idea of eating locally. I don't know why it is so hard to actually DO what is on our hearts as the "right thing." But here we are. I recognize that the small steps we take are better than no steps at all. But, in the end, they add up to just a few drops in the bucket. I'm not sure how to take the plunge. Maybe others feel the same way, and that's what holds us back.

[@IAmSherry12]

I should add that it must be said, that this is a very wealthy man. He has a huge safety net if it's ever needed. That may be something that holds others back from taking the plunge.

[@kundanchhabra]

There are already lots of alternative healers such as Reiki healers, herbal healers, who would be willing to heal him. I have not seen a doctor in 2 years because I don't need to. As for children, I'd rather my children be homeschooled and not be brainwashed by the current school-system, thank you very much.

[@ElaineFMartins]

Alguma chance de termos esse vídeo traduzido para o português? Além de outros de TEDxTalks, disponíveis apenas em inglês... Aqui no Brasil somos muitos desejando acesso a essas incríveis apresentações: mentes determinadas, inovadoras, corajosas, práticas...enfim, cada uma com sua natureza específica, passando tantas experiências enriquecedoras! Grata pela atenção

[@mikecrispin1966]

Love this! Just what I needed to hear. Love the mindset of this man. 🙏🏻🙂👍

[@itsnowingrightnow]

Well said. Money makes it so that not every person has to use all their time for the routine "survival" tasks and actually focus on how they can best contribute to society.

[@BASEDBOY87]

He's setting an example, We need the zeitgeist movement and don't need money.

[@hansheum]

I'm sure one would learn a lot by living with you. I will seriously consider spending time there! - Norwegian

[@mrfaithandphysics]

The comments, once again, leave me so distraught. So much hate and malice. The division of consciousness between lovers and haters is just too fundamental. If it is a learned behavior, then we had better make it number one priority to unlearn it. But it won't happen. I can give so many reasons. Number one is that we don't have the time anymore. Secondly, people only want children who can mirror them. Not better or more sound minds, but just like theirs. There's two good reasons. The vulgar, hateful, spiteful comments below says it all. We are going to hell. By consensus, not by individual right. We lose, we all go down with the ship. Well, except those with million dollar bunkers, of course.

[@cliintbeastw00d]

it all comes down to how greedy people are. greed is sparked by the thought of wanting. the thought of wanting is sparked by the mindset of earning. the mindset of earning is sparked by currency.

[@JimFattoo7]

Oh, that's the examples you use..weapons and arms industry..the most profitable industry in the world. GENIUS!

[@dearjakob]

We're walking that razor's edge when we realize that our connection our mother Earth is so pivotal in our spiritual awakening. It seems that monetary gain is key to the acquisition of land, and land can give us such an abundance to share if we use it in harmony with divine intelligence. I hope that the world soon discovers the Ringing Cedars book series and it's ideas concerning our divine birthright to co-create with Nature. All anyone needs to sustain themselves for eternity is 100-172m square

[@stylesofsaturn]

The Venus Project or Resourced Based Economy is what the world needs to change to, and the Zeitgeist Movement is helping understand why we need a change.

[@standin-us7016]

You made me smile today too...thanks for the inspiration!!

[@vaporsofgold]

The money system today is based majorly on paying for energy. It's never going to work in the long run, when enough people realize it, change will come. We'll still naturally want to "work" though... help out, work a job, help keep PCs built, mine for metals, etc. I just think what the guy is trying to say is we need to keep the right view on REALITY instead of a system our forefathers handed down to us which might not necessarily be of use when it comes to net piracy, free energy, etc, etc.

[@gaiacalls3593]

Mark Boyle I love your perception ...

[@TyberiusOSU]

I really enjoy mark as a leader in the freeconomy, I just don't know how this translates for many of us. Im hooking in more with freeconomy around portland, but my job/location seem to.impede my evolution.

[@SachinSingh-db6qe]

Giving without taking is real essence of BHARAT and Sanatana dharma

[@ChristinaPistone]

This guy is freaking awesome.

[@flaunttnualf1]

I'm not sure why he thinks we can't have community and money at the same time. Money has been around for many thousands of years and community has been much stronger than it is today. Technology is the real difference, I think. Money is freedom. If I'm just living with other people I'm kind of stuck there unless I just want to go wandering off on my own. In a world without money, territory is what matters which leads to war. Money solves problems and creates others, but it is still good.

[@user-ll5pj1vj3c]

I have pondered on this many times, but how does it apply to human nature, winning, power and equality. how will we live if everything was free? but to be blunt about it, some resources are limited- how will this be shared equally ? there are only so many seats at a sports event! there is a limited amount of champagne? there are certain aspects that needs maintenance, clean streets for one..

[@bradioman]

What a beautiful spirit

[@Mandalaman]

great message and courageous man!!

[@ozoomiy]

It simply amazing how many hate comments are on this especially woth this great idea that is presented

[@shashankgogoi]

Yes a resource based economic model representing a free economy without the use of money, credit, barter, debt or any other kind of exchange or servitude.

[@teddypgray]

Awesome! I been promoting this idea for some time now.

[@filthyfilter2798]

He is just amazing! I want him beside me when i conquer the world! :D Actually he made me "tear drop" cause he said many things i've considered too! ^_^

[@MountainMamaSong]

Can't wait for the new day--when authentic power will replace money, and people will exchange ideas and services, instead of pieces of paper whose value is manipulated by governments. A new day must come!

[@foofixers5938]

Wow! What a totally wonderful and inspiring man. Oh yeah, he's from planet Earth, same as you and me bro, and he's right. let's stay out of the bars, and sort this monitory disaster out because the planet needs us, now. Total dude. Peace, tezzo x

[@sheilawilliams1718]

He's great!!!!! Also this makes you feel good doing it, so for health reasons at least give, to make yourself feel better! Awesome!!!!

[@AdamDeben]

Sadly, this won't work on a global scale because of the lack of trust each country has in each other.

[@alexanderjoy15]

Who on earth dislikes a video so inspiring?

[@MrBel23]

I love your spirited dedication to life. Thank you for your inspiring self determination to improve the world. I hope I can finish the you tube I have been trying to do for some time now following a long 23 years of research into the tools design to fix the system. I plan to call it "Umbrella Woman in 2013 fixing the system speech". Yes I'm umbrella woman. If I don't have it done by mid September 2013 time up and I will have to shelve it due to pressing issues- keep a look out to spread it.

[@DavidGabriel-oc2jf]

Hey,I'm curious if you made the book😁

[@Refulgent_Rascal]

A resource based economy as promoted by the zeitgeist movement is the solution. Universal income is the transition.

[@differous01]

5:40 ff "...we've got to get away from this illusion of independance..." No we haven't, we only have to recognise that our illusion is an illusion. An illusion which goes unrecognised/unchallenged is a delusion, and THAT is what we need to get away from.

[@MrGoatflakes]

The point is that Nash's illness did inform game theory. It does model some things accurately but in the form Nash originally proposed it doesn't model economics accurately. This is because it assumes that all agents are always selfish and only looking after their own self interest. This is not a true model of human interaction.

[@aglehg]

you may be correct, however I think it's clear from context that she means money not as a "medium of exchange", but as a "resource". Money today is a more a comodity than a medium of exchange...

[@DarkPhantomSky]

Wow...I'm almost speechless.

[@sapta2010IIT]

May GOD bless you Mr. Mark....

[@laurenchristians5116]

the point is to reduce your dependency on money. if you happen to improve your quality of life and food, so be it.

[@ChrisStephensFTW]

What doesn't work about it? It depends on what you think its supposed to do. Like the speaker talks about how to go backwards and get rid of money but doesn't talk about a vision to move forward past it. Money/Currency solves a lot of issues. What do you have in mind to go beyond that?

[@ivanandreevich8568]

Yes, they can. With force or a thinly veiled threat of force. He's not living a moneyless life - just not using any of his own. He's using someone's Internet, for example. That's a service that is provided by labor of others, unlike the air which is actually free to breathe. Serving your customers well is rewarded in the market. Trying hard doesn't count - getting shit done counts. Many sectors of the economy are not free.

[@thedriftmc]

Love from The Zeitgeist Movement Indonesia!!

[@JimFattoo7]

TVP is much simpler than you think...it just applies *already-existing-but-suppressed-by-government* technology..and the reprogramming of culture is just good and relevant education that teaches real skills and connects man to nature.

[@rngouveia]

You do what you can man, no one is asking more than that. If you agree with the ideas spread them. We need to change world culture and just that is already a great thing. Recommend watching and showing "zeitgeist: addendum" movie.

[@shupuwka]

this brings a question of the meaning of life. He implied communistic principle of grow as much as you can but take as much as you need. everything is free. But it is not that. it is the conscience living in the society that is not homogeneous abut giving, helping, compassion. It is very deep what he is offering: paying forward, being a stuart of the earth. I got more questions then answers ;-)

[@vmavpt74]

I really like this Guy! great message!! I need friends like this! :)

[@AmazinMyself]

great message

[@trombokinase]

for those who are so scared of money, and think that its the root of all evil I recommend the francisco's money speech in the book atlas shrugged

[@bobeden5027]

Brilliant! and like all truth, so simple!

[@MsCaducea]

Made me smile, too :) beautiful speech