#whatthewealth

A newsletter of unconventional insights on wealth, life, and legacy.

Lakshmi’s Blueprint for Wealth Systems
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Lakshmi’s Blueprint for Wealth Systems

What can Lakshmi, the ancient Hindu goddess of wealth, teach us about the future of prosperity? Discover how her timeless wisdom offers a blueprint for redefining wealth systems, balancing material success with harmony and purpose in the age of AI and innovation.

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Mad Max or Diamond Age? 6 Wealth Trends Shaping Your and My Future.
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Mad Max or Diamond Age? 6 Wealth Trends Shaping Your and My Future.

Mad Max or Diamond Age? Explore 6 transformative wealth trends that could shape the future for us all. From AI and automation to wealth inequality, cybersecurity, longevity, climate change, and decentralization, each trend poses unique dilemmas: will they lead to scarcity or abundance? This article summs up the polarities and choices that will define our collective future, inviting you to reflect on the possibilities for a world where wealth goes beyond financial gain to encompass health, security, and sustainability

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Wealth Beyond Borders: Decentralization as the Silk Road to Equity
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Wealth Beyond Borders: Decentralization as the Silk Road to Equity

(From the Diamond Age Wealth Good Time Stories)

In a future where decentralization fuels innovation and collaboration, wealth is redefined as a collective resource. Explore how blockchain, DAOs, and peer-to-peer networks might unlock new opportunities for equity and prosperity beyond borders. Dive into real-world examples like Ethereum and Filecoin, and learn how historical precedents like the Hanseatic League paved the way for decentralized systems. Can decentralization reshape the future of wealth? Discover the possibilities in this forward-looking narrative.

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The New Kings of Chaos: Decentralized Wealth in a Post-Collapse World
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The New Kings of Chaos: Decentralized Wealth in a Post-Collapse World

(From the Mad Max Wealth Bad Time Stories)

Imagine a world where centralized institutions crumble, and survival hinges on decentralized systems of power. In this future, wealth isn’t defined by what you own but by your ability to access vital resources through blockchain, peer-to-peer economies, and local networks. Drawing parallels with historical collapses, we explore how decentralization becomes the new currency in a Mad Max-style scenario, reshaping the rules of wealth and power. From the fall of Rome to the rise of cryptocurrencies, this article delves into how decentralized structures will shape the future of wealth.

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Climate of Abundance: The Rise of Collaborative and Regenerative Wealth
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Climate of Abundance: The Rise of Collaborative and Regenerative Wealth

(From the Diamond Age Wealth Good Time Stories)

In a world facing climate crises, wealth is transforming from a game of resource hoarding to one of innovation and regeneration. From heatwaves to high yields, this article explores how sustainability and collaboration are driving a new era of wealth creation.

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Survival as Wealth: Navigating the Future of Climate Chaos
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Survival as Wealth: Navigating the Future of Climate Chaos

(From the Mad Max Wealth Bad Time Stories)

In a future shaped by climate breakdown, traditional wealth gives way to survival-based power. The rich are building eco-fortresses and stockpiling resources, transforming sustainability into the ultimate form of control. This is the new reality of wealth in a world on the edge.

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The Age of Infinite Time: Where Wealth Becomes Life
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The Age of Infinite Time: Where Wealth Becomes Life

(From the Diamond Age Wealth Good Time Stories)

In a Diamond Age future where time is no longer scarce, wealth is redefined by how long we live and thrive. "The Age of Infinite Time: Where Wealth Becomes Life" explores the democratization of life-extension technologies, where healthspan becomes the ultimate asset. Discover how longevity is reshaping wealth, creating a world where time itself flows freely for all.

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Longevity: Wealth of Time, Ownership of the Future?
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Longevity: Wealth of Time, Ownership of the Future?

(From the Mad Max Wealth Bad Time Stories)

In a future where time is the ultimate currency, only the wealthy can afford to live longer and control their future. "Longevity: Wealth of Time, Ownership of the Future" explores how life-extension technologies could reshape wealth, creating a dystopian society where the rich hoard time itself, while the rest struggle with the harsh reality of aging. Discover the dystopian implications of a world where wealth isn’t just measured by assets — but by the years one can buy.

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