90 - investing in interesting predictions
I often seem to be able to predict the development of social, economic and political problems. That may be due to the fact that I observe situations objectively, outside the ordinary organisational boundaries and associated social and cultural hierarchies most usually associated with influence. So many people, whether they have much power or not, have strangely unpredictable ideas about freedom, influence and affluence. They equate freedom with their own selfish impulsiveness and acquisitiveness instead of the inquisitiveness associated with a clear analysis of possibilities. It is self-evident that Australia, like many societies, lost the plot long ago. Indeed, Australia, as a purported constitutional democracy, is probably yet to discover the plot. I am especially fortunate not to experience loneliness. In fact, I probably require more time to myself than I am able to experience on most days of the week. I experience freedom mostly when I am alone, or at least w