Version 1: In Defense of Self-Interest: Why Greed Is Misunderstood Beyond Economics Self-interest, and its more provocative cousin "greed," are among the most maligned concepts in public discourse. Outside of economics and social sciences, these terms often evoke imagery of ruthless tycoons, broken communities, and unchecked capitalism. But beneath the caricatures lies a far more … Continue reading Two versions of the same essay – In Defense of Self-Interest: Why Greed Is Misunderstood Beyond Economics by ChatGPT.
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A quick overview of Paul Krugman’s post and ChatGPT modernizing Hume’s economic essay.
I was reading Paul Krugman's quick Substack post today on why we don't need to worry or panic so much of the nation's (US) trade deficit. He makes the case that America now "has a president who is obsessed with trade imbalances." This protectionist attitude and changing the financial landscape is cheered on and supported … Continue reading A quick overview of Paul Krugman’s post and ChatGPT modernizing Hume’s economic essay.
Armchair Validity Essay by ChatGPT.
// A persuasive essay as to why ignore the critics who calls someone an armchair scientist. One of the most frustrating and misguided dismissals in intellectual discourse is labeling someone as an "armchair economist" or "armchair scientist," implying their perspectives lack validity because they don't involve direct fieldwork or hands-on experience. This criticism fundamentally misunderstands … Continue reading Armchair Validity Essay by ChatGPT.
“The Ouroboros Fund” Private Equity and Pension Funds.
I was watching a 2019 interview with Aaron Glantz, who wrote a book called Homewrecker about how a handful of politically connected financiers—including Steve Mnuchin, Wilbur Ross, and Blackstone executives—profited immensely off the 2008 housing collapse. A women in the audience asked him a question that was reminiscent to one of my insights when I … Continue reading “The Ouroboros Fund” Private Equity and Pension Funds.
Overview of an article on Game Theory and tariffs by ChatGPT 4o, and generating a new paper with 4.5.
Article I read a well-written article that I highly recommend that applies Game Theory to the U.S. tariffs and trade wars, especially with Donald Trump's recent geopolitical moves into a more protectionist agenda to make America Great Again. His obsession with the Gilded Age protectionism played a large factor in his actions. Me: [custom summary … Continue reading Overview of an article on Game Theory and tariffs by ChatGPT 4o, and generating a new paper with 4.5.
Revisiting a Classic Time Capsul: The HousingPANIC Blog.
The "HousingPANIC" blog documented the unfolding housing bubble and subsequent crash in real-time from 2005 to 2008. The blogger expressed strong opinions about government incompetence, media complicity, and the greed of the real estate industry. Posts included news articles, economic analysis, and personal anecdotes to paint a grim picture of the housing market's deterioration. The … Continue reading Revisiting a Classic Time Capsul: The HousingPANIC Blog.
One of my biggest pet-peeves are naysayers of the armchair approach.
One of my biggest pet peeves is when people retort or dismiss someone by calling them an armchair economist. I think that you never know where wisdom may reside, and they don't need to be intellectually savvy in books to make an extremely great point and have a good opinion. Obviously, reading makes one more … Continue reading One of my biggest pet-peeves are naysayers of the armchair approach.
ChatGPT Summary of Dragon Kings (Finance).
Comprehensive Summary of "Black Swans, Dragon-Kings and Prediction" Author(s): Didier SornettePublication Date: December 2010Journal/Publisher: ETH Zurich Presentation/Working PaperField/Discipline: Complex Systems, Financial Economics, Statistical Physics, Risk AnalysisDOI/Link: Not explicitly provided (document presented at ETH Zurich, original link: http://www.er.ethz.ch) (Optional) Executive SummaryDidier Sornette challenges the widely popularized concept of "Black Swans"—unpredictable and unknowable rare events—by introducing the … Continue reading ChatGPT Summary of Dragon Kings (Finance).
ChatGPT Deep Research on Dragon Kings (Finance).
I learned about Dragon Kings maybe two or three years ago in my personal research of financial markets and economic history. I found it fascinating, but I remain skeptical on how reliable it could be for predicting and applying it for financial markets. Dragon Kings are essentially extreme events that are anticipated or at least … Continue reading ChatGPT Deep Research on Dragon Kings (Finance).
The Irony of Bitcoin’s Trajectory
https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/03/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-establishes-the-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-and-u-s-digital-asset-stockpile/ It is official, President Donald Trump and his administration established Bitcoin and a few other cryptocurrencies as strategic reserve digital assets. What was once an idea that was contrarian and treated as an outcast by the establishment is being embraced by them; ironic. I think back to what Michael Lewis once said in an … Continue reading The Irony of Bitcoin’s Trajectory
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