How Do You Smart People Accept the Money Printer?

The unsettling reality of a world where governments and investment banks can conjure up trillions of dollars with ease has sparked a heated debate. Some commenters, like wmf, seem unfazed, suggesting that owning assets is the key to thriving in this system, while others, like pavel_lishin, are grappling with the cognitive dissonance it creates. A thread of pragmatism runs through the discussion, with toomuchtodo advising that understanding and operating within the existing rules is the most practical approach. As HankStallone pointed out, this isn't a new phenomenon, but the scale has shifted from billions to trillions, leaving many to wonder how to navigate this brave new world.

Snapshot generated from the HN discussion