Oil And War. Algorithmic Robber Barons. What Do Billionaires Talk About At Dinner? Plus Tolkien Economics – And More! #208

Grüezi! I’m Adrian Monck – welcome!

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1️⃣ A True Story of Oil And War

When to double check the hype.

Readers might have noticed the continued howl round from last week’s story on China apparently “readying itself for conflict.”

One sign of impending doom? Strategic stockpiling – especially oil – designed to give it a buffer if geopolitical times turn turbu…