Quote by Terry Pratchett

Whole new theories of money were growing here like mushrooms: in the dark and based on bullshit.

Whole new theories of money were growing here like mushrooms

Summary

This quote suggests that during a particular period, there was a proliferation of various new theories about money. However, these theories were criticized for lacking foundation, being speculative, and based on false or unsubstantiated information. The comparison to mushrooms growing in the dark emphasizes the notion that these theories were emerging rapidly and often hidden from scrutiny, highlighting a sense of skepticism and skepticism about their validity.

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