Comments on: The Ascent of Money http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/ Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:45:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Ryan Brohman http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-187257 Ryan Brohman Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:51:38 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-187257 All the episodes are now posted on the PBS website, and can be watched at: http://www.pbs.org/video/program/1155680272/ All the episodes are now posted on the PBS website, and can be watched at:

http://www.pbs.org/video/program/1155680272/

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]]> By: Kevin http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186539 Kevin Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:01:29 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186539 I'm reading the book right now as part of my summer reading. It's interesting to see the rise and fall of different countries based solely on whether someone could get a loan. I’m reading the book right now as part of my summer reading. It’s interesting to see the rise and fall of different countries based solely on whether someone could get a loan.

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]]> By: Peter http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186491 Peter Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:02:21 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186491 Crescit cum commercio civitas! (Civilization prospers with commerce) The motto of Claremont McKenna College. Crescit cum commercio civitas! (Civilization prospers with commerce) The motto of Claremont McKenna College.

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]]> By: Anna http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186486 Anna Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:29:16 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186486 If you are interested in reading further about John Law, an excellent book is, "Millionaire: the philanderer, gambler and duelist who invented modern fiance" by Janet Gleeson, which details his career and the first stock bubble. If you are interested in reading further about John Law, an excellent book is, “Millionaire: the philanderer, gambler and duelist who invented modern fiance” by Janet Gleeson, which details his career and the first stock bubble.

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]]> By: mppaul2 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186481 mppaul2 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:34:55 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186481 Excellent find! I will tape the re-airing of episode 1 this Sunday and the subsequent series airing on Wednesdays :-) Check your local PBS listing, there may be additional re broadcast. Excellent find! I will tape the re-airing of episode 1 this Sunday and the subsequent series airing on Wednesdays :-) Check your local PBS listing, there may be additional re broadcast.

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]]> By: Scott http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186470 Scott Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:24:44 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186470 I may not be remembering correctly, but while watching the earlier PBS documentary called "The Ascent of Money", Niall mentions that he was working on a series of documentaries on the history of money, and due to the events of last year decided to produce that in the meantime. I think I even saw something about it on the PBS website at the time and said the title of it was "The History of Money". My guess is they decided to bank off of the existing title - not that it would be confusing or anything... I may not be remembering correctly, but while watching the earlier PBS documentary called “The Ascent of Money”, Niall mentions that he was working on a series of documentaries on the history of money, and due to the events of last year decided to produce that in the meantime. I think I even saw something about it on the PBS website at the time and said the title of it was “The History of Money”. My guess is they decided to bank off of the existing title – not that it would be confusing or anything…

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]]> By: Karen http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186466 Karen Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:53:09 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186466 I read the book recently, and it was really fascinating. I probably won't bother to take the time to watch it all again on TV, though. I read the book recently, and it was really fascinating. I probably won’t bother to take the time to watch it all again on TV, though.

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]]> By: Paul in cAshburn http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186444 Paul in cAshburn Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:51:50 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186444 Augh! Hopefully the first episode will re-air... but I'll set the DVR to catch the remaining episodes in any event. I'm interested to see whether it favors Keynes or Mises. Augh! Hopefully the first episode will re-air… but I’ll set the DVR to catch the remaining episodes in any event. I’m interested to see whether it favors Keynes or Mises.

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]]> By: Kim http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186421 Kim Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:18:04 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186421 Thanks for the heads up on this. It aired here for me at 10pm. It was like history channel crossed with money. Very interesting. Thanks for the heads up on this. It aired here for me at 10pm. It was like history channel crossed with money. Very interesting.

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]]> By: Barb1954 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186417 Barb1954 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:57:20 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186417 In weeding through some past issues of MONEY magazine this morning, I found an interview with Niall Ferguson in the April 2009 issue. You can read it here: http://money.cnn.com/2009/04/07/pf/ferguson_financial_crisis.moneymag/index.htm In weeding through some past issues of MONEY magazine this morning, I found an interview with Niall Ferguson in the April 2009 issue. You can read it here: http://money.cnn.com/2009/04/07/pf/ferguson_financial_crisis.moneymag/index.htm

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]]> By: Antonio http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186410 Antonio Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:51:25 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186410 "Money, Bank Credit, and Economic Cycles". Huerta de Soto. There is a pdf version (900 pages) in www.mises.org “Money, Bank Credit, and Economic Cycles”. Huerta de Soto. There is a pdf version (900 pages) in http://www.mises.org

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]]> By: Barb1954 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186399 Barb1954 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:29:17 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186399 This documentary must be based on Niall Ferguson's book "The Ascent of Money." It was a Book-of-the-Month Club selection and has been on my reading list. Thanks for letting me know I can watch the PBS show instead. This documentary must be based on Niall Ferguson’s book “The Ascent of Money.” It was a Book-of-the-Month Club selection and has been on my reading list. Thanks for letting me know I can watch the PBS show instead.

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]]> By: HollyP http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186394 HollyP Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:54:55 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186394 Thanks for posting this. I saw the abbreviated show when it aired last winter, and it was riveting. I will be sure to add the expanded version to my viewing calendar. Thanks for posting this. I saw the abbreviated show when it aired last winter, and it was riveting. I will be sure to add the expanded version to my viewing calendar.

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]]> By: Tyler http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186393 Tyler Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:53:05 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186393 Well, last night's episode was quite intriguing. Looks like I've got plans for 9 PM Wednesdays for the next few weeks. Well, last night’s episode was quite intriguing. Looks like I’ve got plans for 9 PM Wednesdays for the next few weeks.

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]]> By: Jessica the hedgehog http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186392 Jessica the hedgehog Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:50:30 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186392 Thanks for sharing the link! My fiance read the book a few months ago and enjoyed it tremendously, so we were both excited to see it's available on PBS. We watched the first episode last night and really enjoyed it. :) Thanks for sharing the link! My fiance read the book a few months ago and enjoyed it tremendously, so we were both excited to see it’s available on PBS. We watched the first episode last night and really enjoyed it. :)

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]]> By: Gabe http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186386 Gabe Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:59:44 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186386 I watched the first episode back in January. I found it very interesting as it talked about how credit came about. I was glued to the TV for the entire program which rarely happens. These topics need to be covered in school. I watched the first episode back in January. I found it very interesting as it talked about how credit came about. I was glued to the TV for the entire program which rarely happens. These topics need to be covered in school.

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]]> By: Garry - thisimprovedlife http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186375 Garry - thisimprovedlife Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:08:13 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186375 I saw this series a few months back on BBC here in the UK and it was fantastic. It really covers the fundamentals of how and why the financial institutions are the way they are. I saw this series a few months back on BBC here in the UK and it was fantastic. It really covers the fundamentals of how and why the financial institutions are the way they are.

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]]> By: Tony Mahoon http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186352 Tony Mahoon Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:49:36 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186352 Watched this here in Australia where it was broadcast over the last month or so. Great show, you should definitely watch it. Watched this here in Australia where it was broadcast over the last month or so. Great show, you should definitely watch it.

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]]> By: MoneyEnergy http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186349 MoneyEnergy Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:11:06 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186349 Niall Ferguson's a pretty smart guy. He's the one who coined the term "Chimerica." Heard an interview with him; will enjoy this series too. Definitely worth checking his book out! Niall Ferguson’s a pretty smart guy. He’s the one who coined the term “Chimerica.” Heard an interview with him; will enjoy this series too. Definitely worth checking his book out!

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]]> By: Austin http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186348 Austin Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:45:41 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186348 Thanks JD for sharing such an interesting series. I thought you would like to know that the link for the 1st episode needs to be changed to this: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/ascentofmoney/featured/the-ascent-of-money-episode-1-from-bullion-to-bubbles/44/ I think the two-hour special is found here: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/ascentofmoney/featured/watch-the-two-hour-the-ascent-of-money/24/ I found the section titled "Chimerica" especially fascinating. I was surprised to see the power of saving money which is demonstrated by the recent descent in US economic power and position in relation to China. It is also surprising that China is becoming the "World Bank" in such a short period of time. Thanks JD for sharing such an interesting series. I thought you would like to know that the link for the 1st episode needs to be changed to this: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/ascentofmoney/featured/the-ascent-of-money-episode-1-from-bullion-to-bubbles/44/

I think the two-hour special is found here:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/ascentofmoney/featured/watch-the-two-hour-the-ascent-of-money/24/

I found the section titled “Chimerica” especially fascinating. I was surprised to see the power of saving money which is demonstrated by the recent descent in US economic power and position in relation to China. It is also surprising that China is becoming the “World Bank” in such a short period of time.

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]]> By: Tyler http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186347 Tyler Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:28:37 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186347 Gearing up to watch. Thanks for the heads up! Gearing up to watch. Thanks for the heads up!

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]]> By: Karl Katzke http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186345 Karl Katzke Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:10:14 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186345 If you're that fascinated by the history of money and credit, you really need to slog through (I mean, read) Neal Stephenson's three part "The Baroque Cycle," which as historical fiction helps put some of the history surrounding the invention of credit into better perspective. If you read and enjoyed "Cryptonomicon," you will recognize most of the characters in "The Baroque Cycle." If you’re that fascinated by the history of money and credit, you really need to slog through (I mean, read) Neal Stephenson’s three part “The Baroque Cycle,” which as historical fiction helps put some of the history surrounding the invention of credit into better perspective.

If you read and enjoyed “Cryptonomicon,” you will recognize most of the characters in “The Baroque Cycle.”

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]]> By: Jenzer http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186341 Jenzer Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:54:44 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186341 My husband and I watched the original documentary back in January. It was fascinating, but I thought it made some broad leaps through history and could have gone into more depth on different issues. Thanks for the head's up -- I've set our DVR to record the series on our local station. My husband and I watched the original documentary back in January. It was fascinating, but I thought it made some broad leaps through history and could have gone into more depth on different issues. Thanks for the head’s up — I’ve set our DVR to record the series on our local station.

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]]> By: Noel http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186339 Noel Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:43:54 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186339 I saw the Farmer's Wife when it first came out. I found it riveting because it was painfully close to my own upbringing on a farm in North Dakota. I saw the Farmer’s Wife when it first came out. I found it riveting because it was painfully close to my own upbringing on a farm in North Dakota.

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]]> By: almost there http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186336 almost there Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:43:38 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186336 Thanks for the link as I will watch it now. I read the book and wanted to see it on TV. Thanks for the link as I will watch it now. I read the book and wanted to see it on TV.

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]]> By: Frugal Bon Vivant http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186324 Frugal Bon Vivant Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:12:42 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186324 Thanks for the heads-up! I'll have to watch it. (another Portlander!) Thanks for the heads-up! I’ll have to watch it. (another Portlander!)

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]]> By: Victor http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186320 Victor Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:39:06 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186320 Thanks for being from Portland so I don't have to click and read the PBS website for local times. Thanks for being from Portland so I don’t have to click and read the PBS website for local times.

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]]> By: Steve http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186318 Steve Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:25:51 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186318 Thanks, JD. I'll definitely watch (record) tonight ... wouldn't have known about this at all without you. Thanks, JD. I’ll definitely watch (record) tonight … wouldn’t have known about this at all without you.

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]]> By: TosaJen http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186313 TosaJen Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:41:06 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186313 Thanks for the information . . . Tivo is now waiting . . . I enjoy watching and listening to shows about how money works. And The Farmer's Wife is one of the best things I have ever seen on PBS. Thanks for the information . . . Tivo is now waiting . . .

I enjoy watching and listening to shows about how money works.

And The Farmer’s Wife is one of the best things I have ever seen on PBS.

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]]> By: sandy http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/08/the-ascent-of-money/comment-page-1/#comment-186309 sandy Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:34:19 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=4995#comment-186309 Thanks for posting this...I'll make sure I watch. If you are interested in the history of money, the best that I've seen on the web is The Crash Course, by Chris Martenson. Money history is broken down into bite size chunks that are easy to digest...maybe get a Pepto Bismol first...ha! Thanks for posting this…I’ll make sure I watch. If you are interested in the history of money, the best that I’ve seen on the web is The Crash Course, by Chris Martenson. Money history is broken down into bite size chunks that are easy to digest…maybe get a Pepto Bismol first…ha!

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