16/ This empire building mentality requires individuals with large appetites. People who can actually wield these giant streams of money. They're often very different people who want to manage razor thin margins of a factory or do social good. They're conquerors.
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27/ It's kinda hard to trust the existing centralized behemoths though. China can't keep baby milk formula from killing its babies. Big tech seems to have its hands full.. Who knew generals sucked at peace.
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28/ Addendum: To understand capital flight from China understand that generals can ONLY conquer. They can do nothing else. A restricted general will naturally find greener pastures to maintain their sense of freedom and power.https://twitter.com/doctorow/status/1324391667739226112?s=20 …
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Thought Reference Pointer: Ant Financial as potential Bank of Braavos Arms Dealer. Money is Born of Blood.
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