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Philosophy

The Optics of Youth and Potential

For a person of youth, what you see is their unlimited potential, their bright future and the boundless possibilities that life holds. There is an exaggerated estimation of their aptitudes. We tend to draw a straight line from their birth to youth, and extrapolate the same trajectory indefinitely into the future. The lens of youth […]

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Economics

Modern Zombie Economic System Can’t Be Killed

Is a major recession or an unspeakable depression akin to 1929 possible in our modern age?  Central banks stand ready, modern banking systems with derivative assets locked and loaded, fiat currencies ready to print and the cost of money digitally available to be distributed to anyone and anywhere in seconds. Our modern economy is global, […]

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Philosophy

Seven Pillars of Life – Introduction

The 7 Pillars of Life Seven Pillars represent the structural foundations of a substantive and meaningful human life.  A careful reflection into these seven domains which support and substantiate a mindful human existence, in harmony with our nature and knowing self awareness. This is a meditation and exploration.  These seven domains are foundational to a […]

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Economics

Money Creation, Fractional Reserve Banking & Central Banks

Sovereign governments have the power to print their own currency.  Governments authorize their Central Banks to manage their fiat currency.  Central Banks have the authority to create money.  Central Banks can create money that increase the money supply and money available for financial transactions. More money in the system is inflationary in nature.  Inflation is […]

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Philosophy

Trading Marginal Value, Sovereignty, and Automatons

Human beings have birthrights and entitlements, unlike any other living creature. In democratic and free market nations, we have private property rights, the right to vote, the right to life, the freedom of speech, the freedom of movement, the freedom to work and pursue happiness.  We have freedoms and liberties given to us by “default”.  […]