Why the global financial system almost collapsed when tariffs were announced, Part II.

Video Compilation: Why the global financial system almost collapsed when tariffs were announced, Part I.

The real reason for the tariff pause, and the fragility of financial markets. Includes insights from ChatGPT.

https://fortune.com/2025/04/20/bond-market-chaos-hedge-funds-world-shadow-banks-regulation/ // Fortune article is behind a paywall. I saw this headline the other day that some folks shared on social media: "Hedge funds are the new ‘shadow banks’—and some are worried they pose a systemic threat to financial stability." In my head, I found the headline utterly stupid, primarily because anything outside traditional banking … Continue reading The real reason for the tariff pause, and the fragility of financial markets. Includes insights from ChatGPT. →

ChatGPT on AI and the Leverage Paradox: Maximum Gains, Maximum Risk.

David Shapiro, an AI aficionado, whom I followed on X recently (though I've come across one of his videos a few years ago) made an interesting claim that left me quite wary of the future as it concerns AI. He said: Here's why I'm an AI maximalist: First, literally every intellectual domain, from programming to … Continue reading ChatGPT on AI and the Leverage Paradox: Maximum Gains, Maximum Risk. →