Topic

Economics & Value Systems

A collection of 10 issues

The Principal Agent Problem Across Life and Society

What happens when trust is delegated in a world driven by self-interest? Let's explore the principal-agent problem across life, corporate structures, and the economy, weaving philosophy, psychology, and existential reflection into an intricate tapestry of misaligned incentives...

The Eternal Loop of Leverage in Finance

Every financial innovation — whether banks, derivatives, fintech, or DeFi — is just leverage repackaged. The core remains : amplifying returns by using more than one’s own capital. This essay unveils the eternal cycle of leverage, its risks, and its philosophical depth. Let's dive-in ...

Endless Hunger : The Economy as a Machine of Desire and Transformation

The economy is often treated as a mechanistic system, ruled by equations of supply and demand, cycles of growth and recession, and abstract concepts like “market forces.” But what if we step beyond the cold calculus and see it instead as a “desiring-machine” — a sprawling, interconnected system not merely driven

Consumerism and the Absurd Search for Fulfillment : A Tale of False Promises and Empty Shelves

As I sit in solitude, far from the humming neon lights of shopping malls and the endless scroll of online marketplaces, a thought takes root in my mind : the absurdity of life is magnified by our insatiable appetite for consumption. We have built a world where fulfillment is not only

Living, a Multi-Dimensional Payoff Function

In navigating the contours of existence, I have often questioned the reductionist paradigms that frame life as a sequence of linear decisions aimed at singular, deterministic outcomes. Rather, I have come to perceive life as a multi-dimensional payoff function — a philosophical metaphor capturing the complex interplay of values, desires, and

Asymmetry in Value Creation and Nihilism : A Philosophical Intersection (part 2)

Nihilism, particularly in its existential form, is the belief that life lacks inherent meaning, purpose, or value. This worldview emphasizes that the structures and beliefs humans create to make sense of the world — moral systems, societal hierarchies, or personal achievements — are ultimately meaningless in the face of an indifferent universe.

The Asymmetry of Information and Wisdom

The more I think about it, the more I come back to this question : in a world where information flows ceaselessly, why does wisdom feel ever more elusive? It’s not that we lack data or insights. Far from it. Our age is inundated with knowledge, steeped in facts and