It seems strange to call this a list of intellectuals and then using meme-ness as a key scoring mechanism.
This type of thing makes me worry about the intellectual narrowness of the rationalist and adjacent communities.
If your money gains buying power in time, why would you ever use it to buy consumer products?
People talk about fiat inflation like it's a terrible thing, but in reality, it is needed for a healthy economy.
I think religion is primarily cultural and based on traditions. A lot of people do not go for their faith, only cause they are used to it. I wonder how many people stopped going because of the pandemic, then realized they didn't miss it.