Technology does the latter. Bitcoin is the measuring stick. I'm not arguing either. I'm just making a point. Thanks for your input as well. It's important to have these discussions. I've read Saifs books. The standard was the thing that first orange pilled me. You should read Booths.  

 Just wanted to say that by inflationary vs deflationary all i meant was prices go up with one and down with another

Maybe a little loose with the diction, sorry 

 No no brother, you're good. All I was trying to do was add a footer note. I just think it's a slightly important distinction. I want trying to step on toes. I was trying to be more informative.