As hegel once talked about the soul of humanity telling the larger story through the actions of the many. I do agree with your view of effectiveness of focus on activities that make a larger difference… but we must never undermine the expressions of anyone because all reactions added up end up setting the course of the next action in history.
Each individual acts in the limits of their capacity, thought process, resources, and subjectivity. Each important to the sum of the whole.
As hegel once talked about the soul of humanity telling the larger story through the actions of the many. I do agree with your view of effectiveness of focus on activities that make a larger difference… but we must never undermine the expressions of anyone because all reactions added up end up setting the course of the next action in history.
Each individual acts in the limits of their capacity, thought process, resources, and subjectivity. Each important to the sum of the whole.
Over the last two years, my journey as a loan officer has sparked an insatiable curiosity about the complex interplay between finance and human conduct. Observing first-hand the disparities in lending, I was compelled to delve deeper into the intricacies of our financial ecosystem. This quest has not only illuminated how incentives can sway even the well-intentioned but also led me to a carefully selected collection of writings. Each work acts as a beacon, shedding light on the delicate fusion of human nature, the levers of power, and the economic structures that shape our existence:
1. “The Lessons of History” by Will Durant - Distills patterns from global historical events.
2. “Education of a Speculator” by Victor Niederhoffer - Provides a window into the practical world of financial speculation.
3. George Soros’s Books - Illuminate the strategies of speculation and market influence.
4. “The Republic” by Plato - Lays the philosophical groundwork for governance and justice.
5. “The Wealth of Nations” by Adam Smith - The seminal work on economics and capitalism.
6. Michael Saylor’s Interview with Lex Fridman - A contemporary examination of inflation and its effects.
7. “The Bhagavad Gita” - Offers profound insights into duty, righteousness, and life’s purpose.
8. “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius - A personal manuscript on stoic philosophy and inner discipline.
9. “The Prophet” by Khalil Gibran - Provides poetic wisdom on life and the human spirit.
10. “The Price of Time” by Edward Chancellor - A deep dive into the history and implications of interest rates.
11.“The Age of Discord” - Explores the societal trends and movements of nations.
12. “A History of the Federal Reserve” by Allan H. Meltzer - Chronicles the evolution of the central banking system.
13. “The End of the World is Just the Beginning” by Peter Zeihan - Projects the geopolitical shifts of the near future.
14. “Broken Money” by Lyn Alden Alden - Dissects the modern fiat currency system.
I will be adding more of my favorites on here as I continue to read .