Red Flags: The West Against The Rest
War and sanctions are splitting the world. This page lists indications that the world's major producers of energy and manufactured goods are attempting to overturn the post-WW2 political – and monetary – order.
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Superinflation
The ongoing devaluation of Western currencies is bad for the working poor, holders of 'paper' assets … And very good for those who own 'real stuff'.
Red Flags: Inflation is Not an Accident. It's Government Policy
High inflation is often presented as something 'no-one could have seen coming'. This is not true. Years of 'superinflation' are the only way out of the Western debt Superbubble.
Did Putin Pop the Superbubble?
Economic realities can help us understand the war in Ukraine and what happens next [🔒]
Red Flags: Are Sanctions Strengthening Russia's Economy?
Most countries have not sanctioned Russia. And so far, re-configuring trade relationships has strengthened Russia's economy and currency.
Pushing the Wrong Button
The EU is leading efforts to destroy the Russian economy. This does not help Ukrainians and will likely accelerate the events Superbubble anticipates: the transition to a new monetary order.
Notes on a War
Putin's war in Ukraine dominates the news. Western politicians respond by intervening in financial systems they don't understand. [🔒]
2022: How Crazy Can It Get?
Populism rises as currencies fail. And the world's enormous debt-load means there's plenty more to come.
How To Get People To Do What You Want
I heard someone say that the biggest career opportunities are in programming computers and programming people.
Your Problem
Monetary systems are hard to care about until things start going obviously wrong.