Read more futurists stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/15078/futurists.htmlhttp://img1-cdn.newser.com/images/newser-black250x40.gifhttp://www.newser.com/2012 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorWed, 23 May 2012 04:24:05 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/56156/forget-dollars-make-your-own-currency.htmlKevin Spak<img src='http://img2-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=199825&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110331225542' border='0' />Futurist Douglas Rushkoff is trying to talk Craig Newmark into creating “craigbucks,” a specialized currency for trading goods on Craigslist. Rushkoff, who notably predicted the rise of social media, thinks do-it-yourself “complimentary currency” is the future of money, Portfolio reports. Complimentary currencies typically spring up and thrive in nations with...Making up your own currency might actually work.http://www.newser.com/story/56156/forget-dollars-make-your-own-currency.htmlTue, 14 Apr 2009 15:00:21 CDT