Systemic Risk
From Post to Pixels: Is the Digital Economy a Return to Hieroglyphics?
A provocative letter to the FT suggests the end of mail is a return to hieroglyphics. This post explores its deep implications for finance, fintech, and the economy.
The Economist’s Dangerous Blind Spot: Why Mainstream Models Fail Investors
Mainstream economics has a dangerous blind spot that fails investors. Discover the hidden risks and the alternative theories that can lead to smarter decisions.
The Housemaid’s Gambit: Deception, Disruption, and the Hidden Risks in Today’s Economy
A new thriller reveals surprising lessons about financial deception, market disruption, and systemic risk in today’s economy and stock market.
Mind the Gap: What London Underground Etiquette Reveals About Today’s Economy
A simple question about London Underground etiquette serves as a powerful metaphor for the breakdown of trust and long-term thinking in our global economy.
The Hidden Mould in Your Portfolio: What a Family’s Ruined Christmas Reveals About Systemic Economic Risk
A family’s ruined Christmas due to housing mould reveals hidden risks in ESG investing, public policy, and the broader economy.
Decoding the Matrix: What Blackstone, AI Risk, and Crypto Politics Reveal About Our Future
Unpacking market signals from finance, AI, and politics to reveal deeper trends for tech professionals, developers, and entrepreneurs.
The $15 Trillion Shadow Economy: Inside the Global Empire of Crime-as-a-Service
A $15 trillion shadow economy is reshaping global finance. Discover how Chinese syndicates and Crime-as-a-Service are impacting investing and banking.
Glitch on the Highway, Tremor in the Market: What Erroneous Speeding Fines Reveal About Systemic Financial Risk
A UK speed camera glitch that wrongly fined thousands reveals deep truths about systemic risk, data integrity, and the hidden financial costs of tech failure.
The Economic Express: Unpacking Financial Lessons from a Train Timetable Revamp
A train timetable update is more than logistics; it’s a powerful metaphor for our economy, revealing lessons on infrastructure investing, fintech, and systemic risk.
The ’29’ Factor: What a Simple Math Puzzle Reveals About Hidden Risks in Finance
A simple math puzzle from the FT reveals a powerful lesson about identifying hidden risks, or “Black Swans,” in finance, investing, and the global economy.
The Anarchist in the Boardroom: Why Radical Thinkers Are Finance’s Unsung Heroes
Why finance needs its rebels. Discover how contrarian academic thought can unlock innovation, mitigate risk, and shape the future of the global economy.
The Verdict That Reshaped an Economy: How a 1959 Murder Trial Forged Modern India’s Investment Landscape
A 1959 murder trial led to the end of Indian juries, a key reform that strengthened the rule of law and paved the way for future economic stability.