A shop in a small town in England is pioneering a new type of retail – one where goods are exchanged not for cash, but time. The response was overwhelming, with 1,143 hours pledged to help local charities in just one day. It’s a simple idea with a lot of impact, and it’s gaining momentum outside of this small cathedral city.
Interesting. I wonder if the reason it works is because we have a guilt-based culture…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guilt–shame–fear_spectrum_of_cultures