[Atlas Sneezed]

For example, if you and one other guy were stuck on a desert island with two loaves of bread, would you sell your loaf to him for all of his gold?

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Absurd hypotheticals lead you to absurd conclusions.

But I’ll remember not to invest in gold as a way to survive shipwrecks, thanks.

[Aquamarine]

But I’ll remember not to invest in gold as a way to survive shipwrecks, thanks.

There's your answer, just don't go on a cruise. :)

[fr_freak]

But I’ll remember not to invest in gold as a way to survive shipwrecks, thanks.

Don't be ridiculous. The poster I was responding to couldn't envision a scenario where gold was worthless, so I gave him one. The desert island scenario, however, is also a good metaphor for a state of society that we could find ourselves in should things really get bad. You can't eat gold. You can't keep yourself warm with gold. You can't wear gold. That is the point. It all depends on how bad things get, and how long the badness goes on.

The key to having a decent discussion is to make an effort to understand the context in which things are said. You should keep that in mind.