If you are wondering what the heck is going on with the world economy as clearly indicated by the stock market crash which publicly unveiled itself at the beginning of October 2008, you should look at Peter Joseph's Zeitgeist: Addendum. The whole basis of the dollar equals debt and slavery to the few that own the world banks. There is no way that the current monetary system can survive. An alternative system presented by futurist Jacque Fresco uses concepts derived from technology and driven by sustaining the resources of Pachamama (Mother Earth.)

This video explains in layman terms how our money system works and why it is guaranteed to fail. The bottom line is that we have to change our perceptions of what is real, what is desired, and what is going to give us the most joy, love, and pleasure during our time on this planet. I'm not sure Jacque Fresco has the complete answer, but he most definitely has a better economic plan than the one we are currently on.