Maybe that is why Ayn Rand defined Independence as independence of the mind.
https://courses.aynrand.org/lexicon/independence/
When it comes to physical independence the question is, can a person produce enough value so he can support himself. It doesn't matter if he creates it only in bread and needs to sell the bread to but meat. Since he created enough value to support himself, as long as the market functions, he is independent
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