Prepare to redefine everything you thought you knew about progress. In a world grappling with crises, are we stuck endlessly chasing the "buck"? What if the solution isn't about *more* money, but exploring a future **"Beyond the Buck: Tested Blueprints for a Post-Money, Sustainable Future"** [conversation history] – an extraordinary journey into **real-world case studies** that prove humanity can truly thrive without traditional currency? This podcast episode unveils **stress-tested survival strategies for our collective future**, revealing a **detailed blueprint for a fully organic, post-money civilisation**. Discover how Sepp Holzer’s Krameterhof achieves **5x higher yields** in the Alps, Earthships provide **$0 utility bills and 100% disaster resilience** globally, Güssing, Austria, operates with **100% energy independence from local renewables**, the Zapatista Autonomous Zones ensure **90% food sovereignty** through face-to-face governance, and Cuba's "Green Medicine" offers a **life expectancy equal to the USA at 1/10th the cost**. Moreover, the episode explores how **Universal Basic Income (UBI) serves as a groundbreaking policy proposal**, empowering individuals to **prioritise fields aligned with their passions or societal needs, such as entrepreneurship, creative industries, or caregiving roles**, thus enabling a **societal reorientation away from profit-driven activities toward caregiving and community-focused endeavors**. This isn't a retreat; it's an **evolution**, keeping the best of modernity while returning to the wisdom that never should’ve been lost.