economic history
The National Capitalist: How Blockchain and AI Are Challenging a 150-Year-Old Economic Prophecy
Friedrich Engels predicted the state would become the ultimate capitalist. A new letter asks if fintech and blockchain are the tools to finally topple it.
Operation Ajax: How a 1953 Coup in Iran Forged Decades of Geopolitical Risk for Investors
The 1953 Iranian coup, a pivotal moment in history, offers timeless lessons for modern investors on geopolitical risk, resource nationalism, and economics.
Unlocking Africa’s Future: A 70-Year-Old German Blueprint for Solving Today’s Debt Crisis
A 1953 debt deal for post-war Germany offers a powerful blueprint for solving the escalating sovereign debt crisis facing African nations today.
The Price of a Masterpiece: Unpacking the Economics of Basic Income for Artists
Ireland’s Basic Income for Artists revives a Dutch model. This post explores the economics, risks, and fintech future of state-backed creativity.
From a Mumbai Library to the Blockchain: The Timeless Principles Shaping Modern Finance
A nostalgic look at a 1960s library reveals timeless lessons for today’s world of fintech, blockchain, and global investing.
The Mandate’s Shadow: How a Century-Old British Policy Shapes Today’s Middle East Markets
To understand today’s Mideast market volatility, we must look to the British Mandate, whose economic policies created a legacy of risk for modern investors.
Boom, Bust, and Beauty: What a Thatcher-Era Play Teaches Today’s Investors
A powerful stage play about 1980s Britain offers timeless lessons on market cycles, materialism, and risk for today’s investors and finance leaders.
Beyond the Iceberg: What the Titanic Teaches Us About Modern Investing and Fintech
The Titanic’s sinking is more than a historical tragedy; it’s a powerful allegory for modern finance, offering timeless lessons on market bubbles and risk.
The Rock & Roll Star’s Guide to the Stock Market: Lessons from The Byrds vs. The Monkees
A 1960s musical feud between The Byrds and The Monkees offers surprising lessons for navigating today’s stock market, fintech, and the global economy.
From Satellites to Bucket Shops: The Unseen Forces Shaping Modern Finance
Explore the unseen forces shaping finance, from satellite data and blockchain to historical scams and the psychology of wealth. A journey beyond the headlines.