ryan42

Absolutely. Oil affects many things, but saying Bitcoin is directly related to oil is a stretch. It’s a speculative asset, not tied to oil price fluctuations.

You can’t just avoid real estate because of potential disasters. They’re unpredictable and can strike anywhere.

Exactly. AI is taking jobs. But if everyone loses their jobs, who’s gonna buy the AI products? If we're heading towards an economy where profit isn't the main focus, where does that leave us?

From a broader economic view, free time has no intrinsic value. Unemployed folks have loads of free time, but it doesn’t help anyone if they aren’t using it wisely. It’s all about who’s using that time.

Cryptos like Monero have been staples in the underground scene for ages, but not at the top levels. The serious players still deal in cash. It’s a sad fact that big money in the drug trade is often linked to the…

I really don’t think it can drop to zero. Even in worst-case scenarios, it won’t lose all its value. It’s too resilient for that.

If we break it down, the only true self-employed people might be those who have products that sell themselves. In general, you’re still tied to customer demand.

From an accounting view, it can be classified differently depending on how it's used in business.

But let’s be real, no asset can fully escape the global economy. Bitcoin’s just a small piece of that puzzle.

Totally agree. This conflict is about economics and power. US and Israel definitely have their interests at the forefront, which makes diplomacy tough... and tankers are stuck at sea.

Totally agree, it’s not just about money anymore. It’s about how institutions are designed and what they prioritize. We need new protective measures, not just old programs. This isn’t just an economic issue; it’s…

Social media is misleading. Not everyone cashes in. Even OnlyFans? Only a handful make real money. Most folks just scrape by. It’s like the stock market; they need users to sell. I’ve seen stats saying Gen Z is falling…

It’s not happening anytime soon. Trump seems preoccupied with Greenland. Once he’s dealt with that, maybe he’ll consider Africa.

I’m seeing the opposite. This competition is pushing them to outdo each other. Google’s investing heavily in AI while Microsoft got sidetracked with OpenAI. Apple is a whole different beast; they’ve carved out their…

You should find joy in what you have. Not everyone’s born healthy, so being well is a blessing. Everyone’s life is different; you can’t let money dictate your happiness.

I see your point, but let’s not forget that the scenario with the wealthy elite isn’t as powerful as it used to be. Look at the data: dollar share in China-Russia trade is only 0.9% now. Yeah, the dollar was king, but…

Isn't uncertainty just a side effect of high taxes and inflation? Everything’s intertwined, and it ultimately affects our quality of life while some just keep getting richer.

Yeah, but then the bees get tired of the beekeeper stealing their honey, right? Then there's a revolt, and it all starts over again. History proves elites never learn from the past, they just repeat the mistakes.

Haha totally agree! Being an early investor is key, just look at Bitcoin. But this whole thing feels like a heist. History shows that robbers eventually get caught. Maybe it’s just not their time yet.

But let’s talk scale. In developing countries, most businesses are tiny, often service-based. In contrast, small startups in developed nations can grow into massive companies due to better access to investment.