Cycles of Change

Philanthrocapitalists are very wealthy individuals who believe that their significant personal investments in philanthropy are essential to creating meaningful change in the world and alleviating lack and suffering. They are influential figures who leverage their wealth to address some of the [...]

The phenomenon of train-hopping serves as a unique lens through which to view American industrial and social history. Emerging alongside the expansion of the continental railroad network in the 19th century, this practice evolved from a desperate necessity during economic downturns into a complex [...]

Our world has formed into a large rooted and growing land-based community where millions upon millions live and work together in large polluted and artificial cities, where we ourselves have developed into a small governing core with our own private refuge. Our form of government is very unique and [...]

The middle class in developed economies is disappearing due to erosion of its social mobility, despite massive government spending, stimulus plans, and entitlement programs. Blaming capitalism is misplaced, as the real issue lies in radical statism masquerading as an open economy. Inflation is [...]

The emergence of a new gold-weighted currency by BRICS countries is seen as a competitor to the U.S. dollar. By anchoring the currency to gold, these nations seek to provide stability and potentially reduce the impact of dollar inflation. This could have several implications for the everyday lives [...]

Sound money, based on the principles of Natural Law, promotes stability, fairness, and economic prosperity. In a sound monetary system, the value of money is anchored to tangible assets, such as gold, ensuring its intrinsic worth over time. This natural balance prevents excessive manipulation and [...]

In an environment of accelerating consumer stress, credit score declines, and falling retail sales, efforts to stabilize and hold property values may face significant challenges. Possible outcomes include: Housing Market Slowdown: With weakening consumer demand and declining retail sales, the [...]

Currency War III (CW3) refers to the current era of currency tensions and competitive devaluations among countries which began in 2010 following the global financial crisis. During this period, countries engage in measures to devalue their currencies to boost their exports and stimulate economic [...]

Herein lies the essence of the contrasting nature of silver, gold, and fiat currencies explained through a collection of thought-provoking analogies. These analogies shed light on the inherent characteristics and roles of these forms of wealth and monetary systems. They provide a clear and simple [...]

The common idea of Housing First assumes that providing a home is the only requirement for social integration. However, as Stephen Eide argues in Homelessness in America, this model often ignores the psychological and civic foundations of a community. True integration requires more than just a [...]

Historical records show that homelessness was a common occurrence throughout the late 19th century. Data from the late 19th and early 20th centuries indicates high levels of displacement despite a much smaller national population. Records from 1880 and 1890 reveal that city police stations served [...]

Financial trading with borrowed funds is a closed system where money is moved rather than created. A helpful example is a professional poker game. In a poker game, the total amount of money on the table stays the same. The house might take a small fee, but every dollar won by one player must be [...]