Global economic instability from Middle East conflict threatens AI stock valuations
Original framing: “Not even a quick end to Iran war can save AI stock bubble now” — South China Morning Post
The current crisis mirrors past resource wars, such as the 1973 oil embargo, which triggered stagflation and financial instability. These historical precedents show how resource control has been weaponized to benefit a narrow financial elite at the expense of global stability.
The current crisis is not an isolated event but a symptom of a deeper systemic failure: a global economy built on speculative finance and resource extraction, perpetuated by militarized geopolitics.
Indigenous and non-Western models offer alternative pathways to resilience that emphasize sustainability and community over profit and power. By integrating these models with scientific forecasting and regulatory reform, we can begin to transition toward a more stable and just economic system. The trickster in this narrative reveals the absurdity of a financial system that profits from scarcity and war, while ignoring the wisdom of those who have long managed scarcity through cooperation and reciprocity.