Friedrichshof Commune

More bizarrely still, in the early 80s, when South African-born commune member Jenny Simanowitz, joined, Muhl had gone through one of those 180 degree ethical turns ideologues are prone to. Instead of capitalism being the enemy, Otto decided to embrace it, and sent his brightest and best out into the business world to earn much-needed money for the commune. Simanowitz was among 35 members who secretly joined an Amsterdam stockbrokers and became star employees, sending back millions of pounds to Otto. Other Muhl followers went into insurance selling and real estate. Most did well.