Seems the only way to make meaningful sats with slice is by referrals. Used it for a few months and I'm a very frequent internet browser and that US$3-5 /month is very, very far away from the real figure that can be earned. If they grow perhaps in the future those numbers might be possible just not yet.

Just finishing "Countdown to Socialism: The National Democratic Revolution in South Africa since 1994" by Dr Anthea Jeffery. Very informative book about South Africa's recent history, politics and economics.

Don't procrastinate and go over scenarios and dreams in your mind too much. The first step is difficult if you're thinking of trying a new project, going to your job or even doing exercise but just going for it and then getting it done without the mind playing out that movie first, is often the way to open doors to fulfilling a goal. We regret what we didn't end up doing more than what we've done.

Thanks for the book info. Got that scheduled for my next read. I agree it's maybe possible a temporary consumption stimulus might help in the very short term but I see that in this current Thailand case it's a payment stimulus to all Thai citizens plus, what seems like, a very radical cut in prices for a whole lot of goods and services. Obviously the government has paid for the distribution of money to citizens but I'm not sure whether the agreement with manufacturers/retailers to slash prices has been made by the government subsidising the cuts or if manufacturers/retailers "volunteered" to help. I imagine politics and business/government connections might have to be considered! I'll be watching with interest what happens in their economy over the next few months.

Thanks for the history example. That edict is a good look at the debasing that is so often mentioned that characterised Rome's decline.

Seems the previous Thai government did something similar early in 2022. I've also found this article from early September this year about a cash hand out to all citizens, note the mention of a digital wallet. https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thai-govt-plans-handouts-fuel-prices-cuts-revive-economy-draft-policy-speech-2023-09-06/

A quick look at Thailand's inflation stats and compared to many places it look unbelievably low in the last few months? Do those stats have anything to do with the new government that won the election in May? 🤔https://tradingeconomics.com/thailand/inflation-cpi

Might make sense to look at the feasibility of bitcoin mining there if there electricity prices are kept low.