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God 2.0 - Imagining a Religion of the 21st Century
Earlier this week, on my way to work, I was stopped by a man in his thirties who smelled of alcohol and looked like he hadn’t slept all...
Rafael von Hertzen
Aug 28 min read
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From Borders to Networks: Is the Modern Nation-State Obsolete?
In previous blog posts, I’ve explored the growing likelihood that our current secular cycle may be nearing its end — and with it, the...
Rafael von Hertzen
Apr 610 min read
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Markets on Edge: Is the Reckoning Here?
Today, I’m committing a cardinal sin: publicly sharing my market predictions. It’s a risky move, one that could easily come back to make...
Rafael von Hertzen
Apr 510 min read
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Modern Day Inequality: What’s Driving It, and What We Can Do
In my previous two blog posts — The Balancing Act Between Labor and Capital: Why the World Feels Crazy Right Now , and A History of the...
Rafael von Hertzen
Mar 2413 min read
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A History of the Last 800 Years of Inflation — And What it Teaches Us of Today
A major issue I have with modern economics is its heavy reliance on short-term historical data, typically the last 30 years or so. While...
Rafael von Hertzen
Mar 1218 min read
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The Balancing Act Between Labor and Capital: Why the World Feels Crazy Right Now
Since the dawn of agrarian civilization, human society has been shaped by an enduring struggle between labor and capital. Each seeks to...
Rafael von Hertzen
Dec 7, 20247 min read
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