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> Reading stuff like this makes my current work feel stupid by comparison.

It makes our economic system seem stupid. Jesus, we're not calculating astrophysics or quantum mechanics. A made-up system should not require or depend upon this kind of speed or precision. Maybe we should chill.

Reminds me of those pro StarCraft players who keep unnecessarily clicking the mouse to keep their APM (actions per minute) stat high.




Absolutely agree. but "liquid markets are important" or something. rolls eyes

This is just another step in the endless journey of widening the gap between your average Joe and someone with access to high level financial services.


This is what enables products like robinhood to exist - platforms explicitly targeting the average joe investor.




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