If we want to gauge someone's worth, we shouldn't go by their bank account, Frauenfelder says. Instead, we should develop a Reputation Statement — an itemized list of each person's monthly social acts, similar to a utility bill.
A nobler form of currency would incentivize people to act in a way that benefits their community, rather than themselves, Frauenfelder says.
"It's proof you've done something good to make this money, and it's not like you made a killing in the stock market."