Mainstream media's lack of financial expertise can lead to significant reporting errors, such as confusing $9M with $900M. This misinformation can create unnecessary market volatility and headwinds for stocks, demonstrating the real-world impact of financial illiteracy in journalism. A conspiracy is even floated that it could be intentional.

A core function of money is to be the 'final extinguisher of debt.' However, fiat currency is created as debt, meaning every dollar is both an asset and a liability. This inherent contradiction makes the entire financial system fundamentally fragile.

The argument that 'Bitcoin fixes this' ignores human reality. Its volatility and complexity create an insurmountable adoption barrier for the average person. The only practical solution for the masses is holding governments accountable, not mass crypto adoption.

The government often creates economic problems (e.g., through money printing), then presents itself as the solution with "free" programs. This cycle causes the public to misattribute their financial struggles to the failures of capitalism, rather than recognizing the government's role as the problem's source.

The financial industry systematically funnels average investors into index funds not just for efficiency, but from a belief that 'mom and pop savers are considered too stupid to handle their own money.' This creates a system where the wealthy receive personalized stock advice and white-glove treatment, while smaller investors get a generic, low-effort solution that limits their potential wealth.

A clear statement from a financial leader like the Fed Chair can instantly create common knowledge, leading to market movements based on speculation about others' reactions. Alan Greenspan's infamous "mumbling" was a strategic choice to avoid this, preventing a cycle of self-fulfilling expectations.

The word "inflation" is a deliberately implanted euphemism that makes monetary debasement sound like positive growth. The reality is that money is depreciating and its purchasing power is being stolen. Reframing it as "monetary depreciation" reveals the true, negative nature of the process and shifts public perception from a necessary evil to outright theft.

The system often blamed as capitalism is distorted. True capitalism requires the risk of failure as a clearing mechanism. Today's system is closer to cronyism, where government interventions like bailouts and regulatory capture protect established players from failure.

During a crisis, a simple, emotionally resonant narrative (e.g., "colluding with hedge funds") will always be more memorable and spread faster than a complex, technical explanation (e.g., "clearinghouse collateral requirements"). This highlights the profound asymmetry in crisis communications and narrative warfare.