Day: January 2, 2026

FILE 5: Monopolies and the Death of Competition

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A 13-Part Cultural Investigation There was a time when competition built character.Not cruelty.Not domination.But effort, accountability, and pride in earning your place. Winning meant something because losing taught you something.Markets rewarded quality.Businesses earned loyalty.People trusted that if they worked hard and played fair, they had a shot. Competition was not just economic.It was moral. Somewhere … Read more

The New Wealth: WHAT COMES AFTER MONEY

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Part 12 of The Future of Money Series For most of human history, money shaped identity.Money decided influence.Money controlled access.Money defined what was possible. But something is shifting. AI is reducing the need for labor.Automation is lowering the cost of production.Digital systems are replacing physical infrastructure.Identity and ownership are becoming more valuable than currency itself. … Read more