"The Phoenix Economy Work, Life, and Money in the New Not Normal" by Felix Salmon
Dec 18, 2023
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Exploring the positive impacts of the pandemic years on work, life, and money. The disappearance of post-war stability and the importance of adaptability. The confusion caused by changing information during the pandemic and the emergence of the Phoenix economy. The transition from slow and steady investing to the allure of meme stocks, NFTs, and cryptocurrency.
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In the New Not Normal, we must become adaptable and open to updating our beliefs to navigate a world of greater volatility and uncertainty.
The COVID pandemic has led to a positive shift in attitude towards pursuing our dreams and aspirations, as people prioritize happiness and fulfillment.
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The End of Predictability
In the past, there was a relatively calm period from 1945 to 2015 where things were more predictable, but recent events like Trump's election, Brexit, and COVID have disrupted that stability. Now, we live in a world with greater volatility and uncertainty, resembling a time when life was less predictable. We must become more adaptable and open to updating our beliefs in order to navigate this new reality.
YOLO and the Value of Life
The COVID pandemic has brought a renewed appreciation for the value of life and the desire to make the most of our time. People are quitting their jobs, following their dreams, and prioritizing happiness and fulfillment. While COVID has been a tragedy, it has also given us a new lease on life and a positive shift in attitude towards pursuing our dreams and aspirations.
The Phoenix Economy and Adapting to Uncertainty
COVID has exposed our lack of certainty and the need to adapt to an unpredictable future. The pandemic highlighted our dependence on information and the discomfort of not knowing. However, it has also shown our resilience and ability to rebuild and create something new. Examples include companies adapting to remote work and thriving, and a shift in investing from slow and steady to seeking quick gains. Embracing uncertainty and turning it into an advantage is crucial in this new era.
We are living in a strange world. Felix Salmon calls it “the New Not Normal.” Today, he explores the economic ramifications ofthe pandemic years, many of which are surprisinglypositive.
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