Rob Price

“History never repeats but it rhymes” – 4th Turning Crisis Preparation

April 5, 2020

The 4th Turning by Strauss and Howe is the best book I’ve read in recent time. Using a combination of demographics, economics and sociology, the authors analyse American history through generations. Rather than the orthodox approach, looking at history through the eye of the leaders, they pinpoint the influence of key events on each generation. … More “History never repeats but it rhymes” – 4th Turning Crisis Preparation

Short-termism is the more dangerous pandemic

March 31, 2020

Covid19 is a trigger that will push a fragile global economy into recession, not the cause. The pending economic conditions are the consequence of poor economic policy and an inability to take difficult decisions, not the virus. Policymakers have favoured short-term patch-work solutions over long-term term sustainable solutions. “Short-termism”, as I like to call it, … More Short-termism is the more dangerous pandemic

Corporatism, Bailouts and Moral Hazard

March 30, 2020

There is a critical component of the socioeconomic narrative that risks slipping under the radar of the panic induced coronavirus. It’s very NB to engage on these subjects because I think we’re entering into a period where social and regulatory structures globally are ripe for change. It’s important for businesses and individuals to be aware … More Corporatism, Bailouts and Moral Hazard

Blue Couch

March 22, 2020

I am the blue couch by the window. Loved, unloved, used, unused; baked in the morning sun. Nowhere I’d rather be Next to the wall, standing on the 4th floor I dream of holding a restless sole I worry about you, leaving I’m comfy, big and blue. Sirens, squeaky neighbour’s upstairs and Hollywood Helicopters keep … More Blue Couch

Bitcoin is Venture Capital

March 20, 2020

I love bitcoin and believe that everyone should understand the reasons for growing interest in the revolutionary technology, if not own a piece of the ledger. I’m always looking for analogies to share the concepts with friends and family. When thinking about investing in bitcoin, I like to use venture capital as an example of … More Bitcoin is Venture Capital

Protect Capital; the Case for Gold

March 13, 2020

I wrote in 2019 that “central banks have eroded store of value characteristics from traditional financial markets. First cash, then bonds, leaving investors to use property and equity as quasi store of value instruments. Negative interest rates raise the attractiveness of the age-old store of value, gold, and the store of value for the digital … More Protect Capital; the Case for Gold

Plato’s Allegory of the Cave

March 1, 2020

The Cave Story from Plato’s Republic within Andrew Sullivan’s “The Conservative Soul” beautifully captured a few concepts I’ve been grappling with. I’d like to share the allegory and end with a few reflections. Paraphrasing Sullivan: “Human existence is like being in an underground cave with light streaming in across the width of the cave. Most … More Plato’s Allegory of the Cave

Friendly Insecurities

February 2, 2020

Challenges can bring out the best and the worst in us. Negative thoughts can quickly flood into the brain after less positive experiences. When we’re caught up in our daily routine negative thoughts can seem part of the normal flow of the brain. They’re frustrating but routine provides activities to distract us from the negativity. … More Friendly Insecurities

Networking into genuine connection

January 31, 2020

I used to view networking negatively. Money-grabbing sleaze-balls wearing fancy suits, was the description that came to mind. People who were just milking their connections in the capital to get ahead of the rest. All pretenses and no substance. Who would want anything to do with that? I’ve come to learn that deep and genuine … More Networking into genuine connection

Attention, Routine and Comfort

January 15, 2020

Life is an endless pursuit to focus our attention effectively. What do you want to achieve? What is important to you? How do you balance work, life, family and friends? Being in a foreign country heightens this pursuit tremendously! The routine of life at home reduces our need to think about where we place our … More Attention, Routine and Comfort

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