In every economic bubble, the actual scarcity lies not in the tangible assets fueling speculation but rather in the intangible currency of confidence. These bubbles, often likened to confidence games, are built on fundamentally unsound schemes, their valuations resting precariously on the fragile foundation of trust. Throughout history, such confidence …
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