The Government Debt Dilemma: Are We Addicted?

Government Debt: Are Nations Addicted to Borrowing?

It’s hard to escape the headlines these days. Governments around the world are borrowing more money than ever before. You might have seen articles, perhaps even from sources like the Financial Times, using the strong word “addiction” to describe this growing reliance on debt. As someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, watching how … Read more

Lessons from Debt: What Ancient Rome Can Teach Us About Today’s Deficits

Lessons from Debt: What Ancient Rome Can Teach Us About Today's Deficits

It’s easy to get lost in the numbers when we talk about government deficits and debt. They often seem like abstract concepts that only economists and politicians worry about. But history shows us that these fiscal challenges have real, long-term consequences for societies, impacting everything from innovation to social stability. Think about the Roman Empire. … Read more