Does anyone remember the WordPress Blog Futurism Forever? Since I assume most people reading The Fourth Estate may not be aware of this, I should mention that I was fascinated by its discussions of Futurism as both an Artform and… Read More ›
Month: August 2023
Unveiling the Truth: Taxes, Crypto, and Transparency
In recent years, the world of cryptocurrency has captured the attention of many, offering both substantial gains and significant losses for investors. While some individuals managed to generate wealth from their crypto investments in 2021, others experienced financial setbacks in… Read More ›
I HATE INTERNET BANKING
You may have read that my Bank Manager came to see me at home on Friday and you may have thought that that was a good thing. Yes it was good that she came with her accomplice, oops sorry, colleague…. Read More ›
Retrotechtacular: Building the First Computers for Banking
If you’ve ever wondered where the term “banker’s hours” came from, look back to the booming post-war economy of 1950s America. That’s when banks were deluged with so many checks, each of which had to be reconciled by hand, that… Read More ›
Real estate is a project-based business
A friend of mine just sent me this blog post from the venture capital firm, Shadow Ventures. They specialize in the built environment (i.e. real estate and construction) and the post is called, “What McKinsey gets wrong about the built… Read More ›
Taiwan Extends a Helping Hand: US$500,000 Pledged to Aid Lahaina’s Wildfire Recovery
In the wake of the devastating wildfires that engulfed the picturesque city of Lahaina, Hawaii, Taiwan has stepped forward with a heartening gesture of support. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) based in Honolulu made an announcement that resonates… Read More ›
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Considers Moscow Visit Over Black Sea Grain Deal
Potential Visit to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Amid evolving diplomatic ties and trading partnerships, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has hinted that a high-level visit might soon be on the horizon. Erdogan revealed that Turkey’s Minister of Foreign Affairs is considering a… Read More ›
Kazakhstan and Vietnam Forge Stronger Ties with Multi-Sectoral Agreements
In a move symbolizing a commitment to deepened bilateral relations, Kazakhstan and Vietnam have finalized several pivotal agreements aimed at broadening cooperation across a diverse range of sectors. As announced on August 21 by Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, these deals… Read More ›
The elementary economic law of war
Money always moves everything (or almost) and so the war which is subsidized by money but which also aims to have more money is the abacus of the economy, the elementary economic law of society. If the world lived in… Read More ›
Finance Book Review: The Psychology of Money
I stumbled upon this book as a recommendation amongst personal finance professionals and rightfully so, it tackles one of the key roots in personal finance that I have addressed in the past. That key pillar is that personal finance is… Read More ›
The Fourth Estate 
You must be logged in to post a comment.