There is nearly no way any more to make a safe purchase.
Electronic can be comped.
Cash can be comped.
Maybe the barter system is what we'll have left after all is said and done.
A chicken and bushel of peas for a toaster.
>The question is why the focus of those selling "magic" is often on the idea of power/control over growth.
It's a valid point.
Nobody consorts with magic to increase their humility.
Never heard of it, at least.