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The economist-philosopher Karl Marx suggested that the flow of capital guides teamwork, while the economist-philosopher Adam Smith suggested that the wealth of nations creates a culture of negotiation.
This new age is marked by sophisticated trade-gauged networking (e.g., European Union, NATO, etc.). The new 'robber-baron' is the Wall Street tycoon (e.g., Gordon Gekko), and the new terrorist is the Internet hacker.
In such an environment, speculation on risk guides treaty discussions, and this is fertile ground for the Devil
(aka, 'Satan').
Is capitalism the Last Stand?
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GOD: Why do Americans love the real-estate board-game Monopoly (Parker Brothers)?
SATAN: Capitalism creates 'risk fascination' and prospector-imagination!
GOD: Such a 'culture' catalyzes liberal discussions about risk.
SATAN: Yes, and speculating on risk creates much disagreement!
GOD: For example, the Gulf War?
SATAN: Correct, which is why Adam Smith was a 'seer' of End Times.
GOD: That may be true, since the wealth of nations creates competition.
SATAN: And greed.
GOD: Who is the defender but my archangel Michael?
SATAN: Michael upholds your commands regarding 'fear of risk.'
GOD: Humanity should not be allowed to limitlessly speculate on risk!
SATAN: How human beings coordinate greed will define Armageddon.
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This new age is marked by sophisticated trade-gauged networking (e.g., European Union, NATO, etc.). The new 'robber-baron' is the Wall Street tycoon (e.g., Gordon Gekko), and the new terrorist is the Internet hacker.
In such an environment, speculation on risk guides treaty discussions, and this is fertile ground for the Devil
(aka, 'Satan').
Is capitalism the Last Stand?
====
GOD: Why do Americans love the real-estate board-game Monopoly (Parker Brothers)?
SATAN: Capitalism creates 'risk fascination' and prospector-imagination!
GOD: Such a 'culture' catalyzes liberal discussions about risk.
SATAN: Yes, and speculating on risk creates much disagreement!
GOD: For example, the Gulf War?
SATAN: Correct, which is why Adam Smith was a 'seer' of End Times.
GOD: That may be true, since the wealth of nations creates competition.
SATAN: And greed.
GOD: Who is the defender but my archangel Michael?
SATAN: Michael upholds your commands regarding 'fear of risk.'
GOD: Humanity should not be allowed to limitlessly speculate on risk!
SATAN: How human beings coordinate greed will define Armageddon.
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