Money's Overriding Influence

The cluster revolves around debates on money as the primary motivator in decisions and behavior, its corrupting or amplifying effects on people, and quotes emphasizing that money trumps all else.

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Sample Comments

vaidhy Apr 20, 2024 View on HN

You need money to say money does not matter :)

fallat May 7, 2024 View on HN

The reasoning is money. Come on.

brwr Jun 24, 2014 View on HN

The money isn't the point. :)

sunsetMurk Nov 21, 2017 View on HN

how does this stop being the case? money > all else.

achillesheels May 23, 2021 View on HN

You are the one bringing up the utility of money.

ttpphd Mar 22, 2023 View on HN

Money makes people do strange things.

ejolto Jun 14, 2017 View on HN

Some people think money has inherent value..

actionfromafar Mar 15, 2025 View on HN

Money is people too, or something?

actionfromafar Mar 22, 2023 View on HN

Money tends to do that to people.

noodle Dec 7, 2010 View on HN

money is a tool. once you have it, great. what are you going to do with it? why are you obtaining it?