Tag: decentralization

Cover artwork (cover.png) for the article titled The Velvet Claw: Toward a Post-Institutional Meritocracy.

The Velvet Claw: Toward a Post-Institutional Meritocracy

The claw of power may never vanish. But if wrapped in velvet—wielded with wisdom, chosen with care—it may no longer wound, but shape. A better world doesn’t begin by abolishing power, but by reimagining who deserves to hold it—and why.

'Dark blue minimalist graphic with bold white text reading "Are You Trading, Or Is The Market' 'Trading You?" — designed to provoke reflection on market dynamics and psychological influence.'

The Philosophy of Markets: Money, Truth, and the Future of Finance

Sayed Hamid Fatimi's "The Philosophy of Markets" challenges conventional views on trading, suggesting that markets are not neutral but adversarial systems that exploit predictability and emotions. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding market structure, belief, and behavior over traditional analytical methods. It also discusses emerging financial alternatives like crypto and decentralized systems, proposing a shift toward a post-institutional world.

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